I have to say, WOW.
When I picked up this contour I actually never even drove it on the stock wheels I had the Fusion ZRi's with ST200's on it since the day I picked it up (long story), the Fusions were getting worn out and created all sorts of shakes when driving it, so I decided instead of sinking cash into some All season tires, I would just put the stockers with hub caps back on for the winter until I figured out what I want to do for next summer.
my impression? I mean, these are a CHEAP all season touring tire, the name doesnt ring any bells... But I went for a ride right after finnished and it was like a night and day difference I couldnt believe how much more comfortable it was on the stockers. I decided to check to see how good the wet traction is (it had just finnished raining), I came up to a turn and put it in 2nd doing about 10 mph, and booted the gas pedal, the Tires BROKE LOOSE and just kept spinning for about 5 seconds :shocked: I felt like I had a friggan race car they just wouldnt grip. I am a little concerned about winter driving after that experience, hopefully they will do alright.
the Fusions were my first set of low profile Directional tires, I loved them, and I took a performance tire so for granted, I had no idea they made such a huge difference in handling and grip. I have tried to break them loose before and they just hold on so hard. Despite the Fusions being a performance tire, they will were fairly comfortable for traveling, but did have a bit more road noise then I would have liked. Overall I am pleased with them, but I probably wouldnt buy another set for wheels that can be used year round, I am going to check into the Fusion HRi's next year around.
When I picked up this contour I actually never even drove it on the stock wheels I had the Fusion ZRi's with ST200's on it since the day I picked it up (long story), the Fusions were getting worn out and created all sorts of shakes when driving it, so I decided instead of sinking cash into some All season tires, I would just put the stockers with hub caps back on for the winter until I figured out what I want to do for next summer.
my impression? I mean, these are a CHEAP all season touring tire, the name doesnt ring any bells... But I went for a ride right after finnished and it was like a night and day difference I couldnt believe how much more comfortable it was on the stockers. I decided to check to see how good the wet traction is (it had just finnished raining), I came up to a turn and put it in 2nd doing about 10 mph, and booted the gas pedal, the Tires BROKE LOOSE and just kept spinning for about 5 seconds :shocked: I felt like I had a friggan race car they just wouldnt grip. I am a little concerned about winter driving after that experience, hopefully they will do alright.
the Fusions were my first set of low profile Directional tires, I loved them, and I took a performance tire so for granted, I had no idea they made such a huge difference in handling and grip. I have tried to break them loose before and they just hold on so hard. Despite the Fusions being a performance tire, they will were fairly comfortable for traveling, but did have a bit more road noise then I would have liked. Overall I am pleased with them, but I probably wouldnt buy another set for wheels that can be used year round, I am going to check into the Fusion HRi's next year around.