Sport Contact 7? big difference between the application of those 2 tyres.
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Sport Contact 7? big difference between the application of those 2 tyres.
I know, I was wondering if the CCs are worth it here in England compared to the Sport Contacts.
In my opinion depends on where you live and what kind of driving you do.
In most cases the case for all-season tyres is borderline. If you live on higher ground or more rurally especially in the north then there is no substitute for them those small patches of the year conditions are beyond regular summer tyres despite not being needed most of the year.
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Reminds me to get the winter tyres on. Handing to lake district next month
So we have Cross Climate 2 on our 'daily cars' - my Wife's 2017 Touran R-Line and my 2006 Mk5 Golf GTI - and then I've just swapped from Pilot Sport 4S to Continental Sport Contact 7 on my 987 Cayman S.
I haven't had much chance to really push on with the CSC7, I'll be going on a drive first weekend of the month to give them a proper play, but initial impressions are positive. They feel good, and they were notably cheaper than the PS4S.
The Cross Climate 2 we have had on our daily cars for quite some time. We had the CC2SUV on our Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 that came before the Touran. They're simply a brilliant all round tyre. When I see people saying 'I don't have all season/winter tyres as it only snows twice a never' they're completely missing the point.
I haven't had much chance to really push on with the CSC7, I'll be going on a drive first weekend of the month to give them a proper play, but initial impressions are positive. They feel good, and they were notably cheaper than the PS4S.
The Cross Climate 2 we have had on our daily cars for quite some time. We had the CC2SUV on our Discovery 3 and Discovery 4 that came before the Touran. They're simply a brilliant all round tyre. When I see people saying 'I don't have all season/winter tyres as it only snows twice a never' they're completely missing the point.
Underboss
yep
they are better in winter than summer tyres at lower temperatures, yes they are 10 fold better in snow, but ice temps they work much better
Man of Honour
Just had a pair of CC2s fitted on the drive and have also gained a lovely scratch on the diamond cut area on two wheels 
Took pictures of all the wheels before the guy turned up so hopefully it shouldn't be too much hassle to get something out of the company, although short of refurbing the 2 damaged wheels I can't see how else I can stop them from inevitably corroding from the scratch.
Edit: ignoring the damage, had a chance to give the tyres a test picking up the little one and they are definitely mega in this sort of weather. All the grip.
Took pictures of all the wheels before the guy turned up so hopefully it shouldn't be too much hassle to get something out of the company, although short of refurbing the 2 damaged wheels I can't see how else I can stop them from inevitably corroding from the scratch.
Edit: ignoring the damage, had a chance to give the tyres a test picking up the little one and they are definitely mega in this sort of weather. All the grip.
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Do they wear out quicker than a summer tyre?
There's 15% off on all season tyres on black circles today if anyone is interested.
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Underboss
I've got Goodyear Vector4s and I've found they're actually lasting longer than my previous Pilot Sports.
After switching to them last year, I doubt I'd go back to anything else now. I've not noticed a performance loss over the summer, but over the winter they're massively better. This morning with the ice, I had no problems whereas I saw several other cars sliding all over the place.
Thanks that's good to know. I currently have Continental Eco Contact 6 on my Golf which are great in the wet but may look to a cross climate tyre once they're worn out.
Underboss