Another tire question

[pawprint]

My original tire, like most of you is the Continental Conti 4x4 Contact. There are many threads here regarding the tire along with numerous complaints.

I agree with the majority here and do not like the Continental Conti 4x4 Contact - also - as no surprise - I'll end up replacing them.

Which leads to my question. Why is the same identical tire (Continental Conti 4x4 Contact) $189.00 a tire, and receives the "best tire" classification?? http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/search ... =17&cs=225

Am I crazy that I don't like such an expensive tire? I realize that mine are OEM, but Continental does have a good name. Would anyone replace their OEM's for new Continental Conti 4x4 Contacts?

A side question, does anyone have experience with the new Arizonian Silver Edition Plus? $106 is a good price for a 80,000 mile tire and they get good reviews.

[philipa_240sx]

Would anyone replace their OEM's for new Continental Conti 4x4 Contacts?

Absolutely not!

[kerrton]

I'm not quite as hard on the stock Continentals as some others, but I still wouldn't consider buying them again - there are just too many far better choices. I've owned really bad Goodyear tires in the past so these Continentals have been ok for me, and I think the traction control and ABS of the Rogue is so great that it gives me the impression that the tires are better than they actually are.

I checked the rating on TireRack.com and the Continental 4x4 Contacts got a 5.8/10 and price listed at a whopping $155 each, whereas the Hankook Optimo and Yokahama TRZ both had a rating over 8/10 and are both priced right around $100. So it's really a no brainer, stay away from Continental.

I'm starting to plan to replace my stock tires in about 6 months and would like to go with either of the above Hankook or Yokahama tires, both of which have received very good reviews from Rogue owners on this forum, link:

all-season-replacement-tires-for-the-rogue-t385804.html

I still rely on all-seasons for my limited winter driving rather than doing the seasonal swap to winter tires, so I really appreciate the solid snow and ice ratings that these tires provide - it's by no means on par with winter tires but with my conservative driving in winter I've never had any close calls. Ideally I'd like to get the Nokian all-weather tires but they are quite expensive, around $1250 to install on my Rogue which really hurts but I will still consider them - since I avoid having to purchase two sets to accomodate winter driving and an additional set of winter rims, one could say that $1250 is pretty reasonable....I still have time to think it over.

[psfod3]

I live in New Jersey and I have to say almost all major tire dealers would not put t rated tires on a car that comes with h rated tires. It is taking a legal risk. I dont know if it really matters or not but I believe you should not go below the speed rating that came on the oe tires. If you go on tire rack you can narrow the search results to h rated tires. I am thinking of the goodyear assurance comfort tred touring. unfortunatly it is not rated yet.

[philipa_240sx]

Arizonian tires are a house brand only sold by Discount Tire. They are actually made by Kelly Tires a division of Goodyear.

This does not mean they are necessarily good, just giving you a bit of history.

Personally, I like Yokohama, Toyo and Kumho. I have used all three and they have been good tires. Especially Kumho if you are budget conscious.

Another less known brand that seems to be OK is Hankook. I was not impressed by their winter tires, but that was one specific model.

[takeshi]

Why is the same identical tire (Continental Conti 4x4 Contact) $189.00 a tire, and receives the "best tire" classification??

Ask Discount Tire. I'd suggest using Tire Rack for research instead.