Replaced Bridgestone Turanza's with Continentals

driverseven · 11-10-2006, 03:32 PM

At 16K, the runflats on my non-sport 325 started getting louder and louder.

Finally, at 22K, after reading many threads here, I finally made the change and got the Continental ContiProContacts -- apparently, these are the only all-seaon alernatives to the Turanza's right now.

After a few days, I'm happy -- much quieter. Not silent but I would probably not pay any attention at all if I wasn't used to the din from the old tires.

And handling feels good.

The Turanza's were pretty close to worn out at that point.

Runflats are still a poor alternative to classic tires but I wasn't ready to replace the golf back in the trunk with an extra tire. I just hope the Continentals don't start to roar in another six months.

CALIF65GM · 11-11-2006, 11:12 PM

Thanks, please keep us posted on the Contis. I'm at 18K and will probably need to swap soon too. I have 17" Bridgestone all-seasons too.

driverseven · 11-12-2006, 08:36 AM

the more I ride on them, the more I am convinced they are quieter than the Bridgestones were brand new.

theguy · 11-12-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by driverseven

At 16K, the runflats on my non-sport 325 started getting louder and louder.

Finally, at 22K, after reading many threads here, I finally made the change and got the Continental ContiProContacts -- apparently, these are the only all-seaon alernatives to the Turanza's right now.

After a few days, I'm happy -- much quieter. Not silent but I would probably not pay any attention at all if I wasn't used to the din from the old tires.

And handling feels good.

The Turanza's were pretty close to worn out at that point.

Runflats are still a poor alternative to classic tires but I wasn't ready to replace the golf back in the trunk with an extra tire. I just hope the Continentals don't start to roar in another six months.

Conti makes another RFT that is a summer high performance in the same size and W or V rated. Why not go to that rather than all season touring?

GregL · 11-12-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theguy

Conti makes another RFT that is a summer high performance in the same size and W or V rated. Why not go to that rather than all season touring?

Really? I might go that way when my Conti all-seasons wear out, as I only use them for the summer anyway.

driverseven · 11-13-2006, 08:36 AM

I went with all-season because I have AWD, so I'm not too concerned about slipping in the snow. And they're noisy, too.

When I had a 528i (without AWD), I remember by march I would be dying to get the damn things off but any time there was a forecast for flurries, I knew I had to wait another week.

shadowcoder · 11-13-2006, 08:43 PM

I think the change was a wise move. My 330i came with all season Contis
and after 15K miles I have to say they have performed brilliantly. Not to
mention that even though I've hit numerous potholes and not a bubble in
sight and they are still quiet enough for me. Also the treadware on the all
season Contis, is the highest I've seen so far (400). I was considering
changing to 18" from 17" wheels but have now abandoned the idea after
having seen what is the treadware and the price differential on the tires
available for the 18" as well as having 3 rims bent so far. I can't imagine
how much worse it will be for my pocket if I got with 18" and lower treadware.
So I'm sticking with Contis

11-10-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
driverseven Curve junky 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Replaced Bridgestone Turanza's with Continentals At 16K, the runflats on my non-sport 325 started getting louder and louder. Finally, at 22K, after reading many threads here, I finally made the change and got the Continental ContiProContacts -- apparently, these are the only all-seaon alernatives to the Turanza's right now. After a few days, I'm happy -- much quieter. Not silent but I would probably not pay any attention at all if I wasn't used to the din from the old tires. And handling feels good. The Turanza's were pretty close to worn out at that point. Runflats are still a poor alternative to classic tires but I wasn't ready to replace the golf back in the trunk with an extra tire. I just hope the Continentals don't start to roar in another six months. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Thanks, please keep us posted on the Contis. I'm at 18K and will probably need to swap soon too. I have 17" Bridgestone all-seasons too. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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driverseven Curve junky 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	the more I ride on them, the more I am convinced they are quieter than the Bridgestones were brand new. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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driverseven Curve junky 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I went with all-season because I have AWD, so I'm not too concerned about slipping in the snow. And they're noisy, too. When I had a 528i (without AWD), I remember by march I would be dying to get the damn things off but any time there was a forecast for flurries, I knew I had to wait another week. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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shadowcoder Captain 51 Rep 921 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose, CA / Orland Park, IL iTrader: (1)	I think the change was a wise move. My 330i came with all season Contis and after 15K miles I have to say they have performed brilliantly. Not to mention that even though I've hit numerous potholes and not a bubble in sight and they are still quiet enough for me. Also the treadware on the all season Contis, is the highest I've seen so far (400). I was considering changing to 18" from 17" wheels but have now abandoned the idea after having seen what is the treadware and the price differential on the tires available for the 18" as well as having 3 rims bent so far. I can't imagine how much worse it will be for my pocket if I got with 18" and lower treadware. So I'm sticking with Contis
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