Having bad problems with the continental tyres with small stones lodged in and cutting the tyres, seems to be terrible soft rubber.
Used to RR's on Scorpion ST 55 not 40's it was one concern along with the alloy wheels when I got the S/C.
Any ideas on what rubber should be considered when they need repalced , at this rate, done 3500 miles they dont look like they will last beyond 10 to 12 K miles, RR on 55's, 35 K miles was the norm.
See pics in gallery. RRS HST Supercharged/ Stornoway Grey/Ivory/Piano Black/Sun Roof/Trackstar

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that blows. im going to check mine today.

I don't recommend these tyres at all, they do cut very easilly and tend to pick up things like screws , they are abysmal if they are used in light snow or very wet mud since they are a summer tyre, .... they're one of the dearest tyres too......however they are quiet on the road! P400e HSE Portofino Blue and Ivory Seats.. it's like a yacht!!
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I got rid of the Conti's and replaced them with Hankook Ventus ST RH06. This is a M&S rated tire that does much better in the snow, rides better and best of all should last twice as long as the Conti's based on the tires treadwear rating. We under $200 per tire here in the US.

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I don't recommend these tyres at all, they do cut very easilly and tend to pick up things like screws , they are abysmal if they are used in light snow or very wet mud since they are a summer tyre, .... they're one of the dearest tyres too......however they are quiet on the road!

I've had no issues with mine either (yet...wait for it) L319 D4 HSE

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This has NOT been my experience at all. I have used my S/C with the Contis in 4-6" of snow/mixed ice with excellent results; you just have to use the Terrain Response dial appropriately!
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Just to clarify that my poor experience with the conti tyres was for the premiun contact tyre (the one that member wsy679 has in his gallery), i understand that another tyre,the conti cross contact tyre, was co-develped by LR and could well be what some members have, i suspect this co-developed tyre has better performance all round... P400e HSE Portofino Blue and Ivory Seats.. it's like a yacht!!
Lexus traded in ..a total piece of crap
Boldly now acquired - a Lexus RX 450hL
BoldlyGone...Sep 15 MY16 RRS SDV6, HSE, Barolo Black, Espresso/Almond interior.. Best car ever & Drop dead gorgeous... sadly with fuel dilution headaches that became intolerable
Arrived 2014. Oct - Lemoned March 2015- RRS SDV6 HSE
Boldly Gone = Sold for 14k via Pistonheads - 2006 TDV6 SE Buck Blue/Almond int

Checked what I have fitted - Conti 4x4 Sport Contact - will be monitoring to see if the damage gets worse, other than that they are OK. RRS HST Supercharged/ Stornoway Grey/Ivory/Piano Black/Sun Roof/Trackstar

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