1 tire got owned today and the other 3 are just decent. What to Buy & where? *edit*

orangefro© · 05-24-2006, 05:37 PM

In my rush last night I did not elaborate on the problem, so here goes: Got a flat last night and for whatever reason it was not immediately obvious that my tire was flat. The cause of the flat was a KEY, which was a first for me, and I am guessing I drove a mile or two before I felt/heard the problem. I was stuck in traffic on downing and then on 6th and when I crossed over Colorado blvd. I finally hit 25 - 30 mph when I heard and then felt the flat.

I got my spare put on and found a really dingy tire/repair shop on Colfax where I got the tire patched but as I was taking the tire out I realized the sidewall was creased from having driving on it. Even the dingy tire shop owner told me it was in bad shape but i insisted he patch it so I could get around for the next few days and find adequate replacements.

I am asking here for suggestions on replacement options and a decent place to get those replacements.

What should I get? I have 234/45/17 Continental SportContact2 on there now.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

nord1899 · 05-24-2006, 05:39 PM

orangefro© · 05-24-2006, 05:42 PM

nord1899 · 05-24-2006, 05:45 PM

quattro nole (Jeff) · 05-24-2006, 06:31 PM

orangefro© · 05-25-2006, 04:27 AM

summer or there abouts. There seemed to be enough from a quick visual inspection to last through the summer.

But at this point that is not an option.

orangefro© · 05-25-2006, 04:28 AM

lol... There are some odd things floating around on this here interweb.

StreetCrawler(Cole) · 05-25-2006, 05:10 AM

About the same tread depth as yours. They are just sitting here. Could get you buy for the summer if you want to take the time to shop for tires.

washparkS4 · 05-25-2006, 06:04 AM

What characteristics in a tire are important (performance, noise, longevity, etc.)?

Reggie · 05-25-2006, 06:52 AM

05-24-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
nord1899 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17,643	What tread depth do the 3 remaining have? TR shows initial depth of 10/32" for that size __________________ I find it kind of funny \| I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying \| Are the best I've ever had We are the Hokies. Class of 2000. Salt Lake City Forums Summer Mode: Winter Mode (with modified bumper) AIM: same as username

05-24-2006, 05:42 PM	#3
orangefro© Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27,447	It's minimal, maybe an 1/8" or less in areas. __________________ -© Sig ©-

05-24-2006, 05:45 PM	#4
nord1899 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17,643	so basically the tires are at the wear markers? __________________ I find it kind of funny \| I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I'm dying \| Are the best I've ever had We are the Hokies. Class of 2000. Salt Lake City Forums Summer Mode: Winter Mode (with modified bumper) AIM: same as username

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05-25-2006, 04:27 AM	#6
orangefro© Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27,447	they are close, but not close enough to warant immediate replacement. My best assessment was end of summer or there abouts. There seemed to be enough from a quick visual inspection to last through the summer. But at this point that is not an option. __________________ -© Sig ©-

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05-25-2006, 04:28 AM	#7
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05-25-2006, 05:10 AM	#8
StreetCrawler(Cole) AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,409	I have 2 decent Dunlop ZZ1 225/45/17s if you want them. About the same tread depth as yours. They are just sitting here. Could get you buy for the summer if you want to take the time to shop for tires. __________________ Cole Ford

05-25-2006, 06:04 AM	#9
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05-25-2006, 06:52 AM	#10
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