I had them and they were good for the street, but when pushed (AutoX) weren't even close to the KDW's. I think the new Kuhmo MX's are supposed to be even better and only a pinch more $$. They tested them at Tirerack and they seemed to hold their own.

Also the Kuhmo 712's wore out REAL fast. The treadware rating is low and the Contor ate the insides for lunch!

I would get the MX's instead or if you want a kickass high-perfomance tire, get the Falken Azenis instead.

I am runnig the new generation of KDW's now, and love 'em, but I don't kow if they make them in the OEM size for Contours, yet. I'm running 18's now, so I was lucky.

2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi #1 for Bendix Brakes Kits! Knuckles rebuilt w/new bearings $55 AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70 Gutted pre-cats $80/set A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine!