Sportcontact 6's - do they wear out quickly?

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 15:39

Hi guys

I need some tyres for my BMW 3 series on 19" wheels. I can get these 4 tyres fitted for £650, seems very good. I'd probably prefer not to have run flats over better ride comfort.

I've been told these tyres wear out quickly and do not represent good value. However my friend has these on his 300 bhp FWD Leon Cupra, has done 9k miles and said the fronts are still good.

The sizes are 225/40/19 and 255/35/19

Cheers

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 17:28

I can actually get them for £618 delivered

My alloys could do with a refurb due to some lacquer peel on all wheels and tiny kerbing one 1 wheel. Makes sense to get wheels refurbed and new tyres put on at the same time

Say if Michellins lasted 30k and these lasted 25k that's fine with me

But how will the "soft compound" be in the next 3 winter months?

Am I likely to have less grip then my Pirelli P zeros that are on now during winter?? They are down to 2-3mm all round

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 17:32

Joe T said:
Soft compound usually equals more grip.

Yeh In summer but what about winter?

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 18:18

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Continental/Sport-Contact-6.htm

Might just Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's after all, even though they are run flats

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 21:09

Can get a set of Pirelli P Zero non-run flats for £575 delivered seems like a great option.

I have the run flat version of them now. In summer I loved them, I pushed them very hard and never lost control, hence why they are finished now. But now in cold/wet they are slide easy. Hope a fresh set isn't as bad over the next few months?

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/pirelli/pzero/225-40-r19-93y-632538
The rears are MO's. I don't see why this matters?
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/pirelli/pzero/255-35-zr19-96y-336238

DannyW · 2 Dec 2017 at 23:12

I have this feeling I'm just going think **** it and buy a set of PS4S's

Getting so bored of looking for tyres, and they are the only perfect ones :mad:

DannyW · 3 Dec 2017 at 22:22

Bit the bullet and just ordered 4x Pilot Sport 4S's

All 4 wheels have lacquer peel and 1 is corroding so getting them refurbed too

Front bumper has lots of road rash and plenty of chips so will get that sorted while wheels are off.

I think then a full detail > upgrade front brake pads > Remap in the spring

DannyW · 3 Dec 2017 at 22:33

Acme said:
This has suddenly turned into £1500

It's that or buy an RS3/4, I do high miles, drive quite hard and average 26-31 mpg per tank. Bet an RS4 would barley be in double mpg figures.

DannyW · 4 Dec 2017 at 02:11

jamoor said:
I'd never buy a continental tyre again after I chewed through a set of rears on my m5 in 3k.

I wasn't even driving it that hard!

It's disgusting they can get away with that

I'm glad I saw sense and just got the 4S's

DannyW · 12 Dec 2017 at 20:39

Finally got these fitted... They are amazing and should be mandatory on any car! I'd guess i've easily got double the grip in wet then the old pirelli p zero RFT's

DannyW · 16 Dec 2017 at 17:22

tamzzy said:
where did you get the tyres from? £650 is ridiculously cheap
i'm looking to replace mine in the next few months (or sooner) but all i've seen is >£750 ex fitting

Spunkey said:
Also, @DannyW how much were the PS4s?

They were £660, google Ben Patey

DannyW · 16 Dec 2017 at 17:50

tamzzy said:
@DannyW did the £660 include fitting and balancing?

Technically Yes and No

I fit and balanced them myself in my mates garage. But expect to pay £10 a corner for that

DannyW · 16 Dec 2017 at 17:53

MSTRBKR said:
How can you get fitting and balancing for £10 a wheel? Even the local independent near me wants 20

I guess you are down south?

Just keep phoning around i guess

DannyW · 16 Dec 2017 at 17:57

tamzzy said:
@DannyW you're a ledge. Got my tyres sorted. Cheers mate

Did you order from Ben? If you did tell him I sent you