Enz

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I posted this on the tires forum but I'm not getting any response.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/the...recontact.html

So basically I need feedback on GY Tripletred and Continental PureContact with Eco tech. I do have dedicated winter tires so I don't really need snow/ice performance. I heard the TripleTred gets noisy, any comment on that? When does Continental have their sale/rebates?

I also really like the fact that the Contis are only 24lbs.

Thanks!

Rainbird

Maybe no members running those tires on their RX. You might have better luck searching the reviews at the tire rack website.

Enz

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I did... but i wanted to get some input from people here.
It's kinda weird that they are not that popular considering they are both top rated on Tire rack and consumer reports. What I want to find out too is if PureContact users have noticed a diff in ride/handling, acceleration, and fuel economy given its only 24 lbs. Compared to the Tripletred which is 31 lbs. That's a 7lb difference that makes a big unsprung weight difference.

AJ@TireRack.com

The EcoPlus technology in the Continental Pure Contact will be the big deciding factor. 7 pounds per corner is huge weight and you will feel this when driving.

I would expect the Continental to have a better ride quality and would also expect it to perform a little better in wet weather conditions, if that is a concern.

Directional tires (like the Goodyear Assurance Triple-tread) in general tend to get loud. Also, you can only rotate the tire front to rear, which will impact tread life considerably.

-AJ

Enz

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Thanks AJ! Purecontact it is. Let's continue this on the Tires forum.

RamAirRckt

I have PureContacts on my GS400, love them. Great tires. Haven't seen snow yet, but they are fantastic on dry and rain.