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Falken Azenis 225/45/17
Excellent tire.
Pro's:
Excellent grip
very stiff sidewall (sidenote: I had a flat tire and the rim was still about an inch off of the ground. I could still drive on it to get home)
Universal autocross tire (everyone has them....yes everyone)
Cheap ($117 at discount tire, cheaper if you look around)
performs well in the rain (only hydroplaned in a hurricane)
Con's:
200 Treadwear rating (I didn't mind as it was a cheaper tire)
Somewhat noisy (not a problem for me)
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Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
ContiExtremes-I give them a 1985.6 outta 2000.
You severely over-rated them!
Maybe a 1600.
The give sub par lateral grip for a performance tire.
Decent launching grip.
Above average tread wire.
IMO they are not even in the perforamnce class. Maybe in the good all weather class but then the price is poor.
 They are all seasons.
So I rate them as an all season, which they are good.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
ContiExtremes-I give them a 1985.6 outta 2000.
You severely over-rated them!
Maybe a 1600.
The give sub par lateral grip for a performance tire.
Decent launching grip.
Above average tread wire.
IMO they are not even in the perforamnce class. Maybe in the good all weather class but then the price is poor.
AMEN!!! He REFUSES to accept it though. 
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
They are all seasons.
So I rate them as an all season, which they are good.
BS!!! You constantly harp on the 'performance' qualities if the ContiExtremes as substitutes for a real performance tire like the Azenzis, KDW's, or Kuhmo 711's.
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-- 1999 SVT #220 --
In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.
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Summer tires are Goodyear Eagle F1's and they're great tires. They have a 280 treadwear and the usual "A" rating for temp and traction. I felt alot more confindent with these on my car when matched to lighter/wider BBS rims on the Dragon this year. When I used to drive my car in the winter I had (2) different snow tires. The first set were Yokahama Guardex 600's (P225/50/16's) and they gripped VERY well, but on dry pavement they "wandered" a bit, but nothing to worry about. My second set were Michelin "Pilot" Alpins (P205/60/15's) mounted on 15" steelies. These tires were also very good in the snow we got, but on dry pavement I forgot I even had snow tires on the car. They're "H" speed rated and I can attest to going over the century mark (noone around) and they didn't shake, period. For the money I feel the Michelins are worth it and if you value ride AND snow performance out of your snow tires, get them 
"THEE" Roger R
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2005 Crossfire Limited coupe'
-FOR SALE @buyout price & I'll...
-throw in my 93' Regal as winter car
*Dragon Run 06'...Oct 12-15th*
Puur-fection Auto Detailing
Complete packages from $140.00
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
ContiExtremes-I give them a 1985.6 outta 2000.
You severely over-rated them!
Maybe a 1600.
The give sub par lateral grip for a performance tire.
Decent launching grip.
Above average tread wire.
IMO they are not even in the perforamnce class. Maybe in the good all weather class but then the price is poor.
AMEN!!! He REFUSES to accept it though.
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
They are all seasons.
So I rate them as an all season, which they are good.
BS!!! You constantly harp on the 'performance' qualities if the ContiExtremes as substitutes for a real performance tire like the Azenzis, KDW's, or Kuhmo 711's.
 I guess you are confusing me with someone. I say they grip good for what they are and good in rain. I'll give you $5 via paypal if you find a post showing where I construe it as anything other than that. But I also want $5 from you when you don't find any post such as that.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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Far as budget performance tires go. You will be hard pressed to find a better dry performance tire for the money than the all mighty yokohama AVS ES100's.
Pros: -awesome dry weather performance , sticky like glue., stiffy side wall.
Cons: not so great wet weather traction, lots of wheel hop in my CSVT when launched at high RPMS 4K+ - yea, yea i know but what yea going do ? also these are no good for burn outs there to sticky all you will get is wheel hop.
for good burn outs go with an all seasion or winter tire.
other than that great tire for the dollar.
who says that a 225 is to large of a tire for the E1 rims ? WTF are you talking about ? the 225 on the E1 is a wonderful combination.
For the record the kuhmo 711 supras suck a$$ !!! they look kool and will get you where your going but A big thumbs down on the performance end make that two thumbs downs , while i shake my head
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-2000 csvt silver frost #1619
-magnaflow 14415
-optimized T/B & y-pipe
-superchips xgt1
-75mm proflow maf
-K&N RU-3530
-fsvt smart pump # 354Z-9H307-BC
-spec stage one, LSD
-low-tek,a/f,oil press.,volts
-B&M short shifter
-17" konig gt-r
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Originally posted by TourDeForce:
Bridgestone Turanza LS-T 195/65-14
They are ROCKS. Nice tires overall. VERY quiet, inexpensive for a touring tire ($65), handle well for a touring tire, traction is excellent for a touring tire - wet or dry.
I'd have to say I'm absolutely thrilled with the purchase, WAAAAY better than the Michelins that were on the car when I bought it. The Mics were nearly new & I got rid of them within two weeks (my first mod).
I now have almost 40,000 miles on them and more than half of the tread is still on the tires.  Fabulous for highway cruising, but I'm getting a little tired of the harshness they seem to have on bumps around town (they're not as good as the Mics in that respect).
Would somebody be so kind as to recommend a 17" performance tire that will give me a quiet, smooth ride and decent traction? I've been looking at (have not tried) the KDW-2 but they may be a bit noisy for my liking.
Dont look too much farther than where you're actually at. The bridgestone turanza line is not only offered in T rated, but also more attractive tread designs with the H, V, and Z rated tread and also carry 40k and 50k mile warranties depending on profile.
Derek Johnson
88 TurboTBird 32psi, t3/t4 bb 50trim, megasquirt, 3 bar map, 50lb inj, roller cam w adj. gear, header, 3" downpipe and full exhaust, gutted intake manifolds, spec stg 3
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I guess you are confusing me with someone. I say they grip good for what they are and good in rain. I'll give you $5 via paypal if you find a post showing where I construe it as anything other than that. But I also want $5 from you when you don't find any post such as that.
Save your $5 for more yellow paint, I'm sure you need it.
I encourage folks to look through your posts as it seems your fondness of the Contis has only gotten stronger as others have said they weren't a good option. Only after people started posting better options did you start defending the ContiExtremes. In fact in other threads where there was no one to recommend against the Continentals your own posts recommended some Yokohama's, Kuhmo's, and Pirelli's BEFORE your blessed Continental's.
But now, when others suggest alternatives you go in a tizzy saying they're great for the money or saying they were never a performance tire. The truth is there are MUCH better options that are cheaper and have better performance AND are all-seasons. I could recommend my tire but then it would be my word against yours and that doesn't benefit CEG in any way. Call Luke@ Tirerack and ask about the Continentals; that's what I did and that's why I bought Yokohama all-seasons.
-- 1999 SVT #220 --
In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.
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this is not a winter tire! don't even...
Oh no!! Don't tell me that! I just bought them for my car partly because of their good Tire Rack rating in snow. They were also a great value, and I've been really happy with their dry and wet performance. But, I haven't had a chance to try them in the snow yet. I hope I have better luck.
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
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Originally posted by bigMoneyRacing:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
I guess you are confusing me with someone. I say they grip good for what they are and good in rain. I'll give you $5 via paypal if you find a post showing where I construe it as anything other than that. But I also want $5 from you when you don't find any post such as that.
Save your $5 for more yellow paint, I'm sure you need it.
I encourage folks to look through your posts as it seems your fondness of the Contis has only gotten stronger as others have said they weren't a good option. Only after people started posting better options did you start defending the ContiExtremes. In fact in other threads where there was no one to recommend against the Continentals your own posts recommended some Yokohama's, Kuhmo's, and Pirelli's BEFORE your blessed Continental's.
But now, when others suggest alternatives you go in a tizzy saying they're great for the money or saying they were never a performance tire. The truth is there are MUCH better options that are cheaper and have better performance AND are all-seasons. I could recommend my tire but then it would be my word against yours and that doesn't benefit CEG in any way. Call Luke@ Tirerack and ask about the Continentals; that's what I did and that's why I bought Yokohama all-seasons.
I do need more yellow paint, but I want your $5 cuz you can't prove what you're saying. You just are putting words in my mouth or misconstrueing what I post.
I encourage people to look at my posts as well. I can't even remember too many people saying contiextremes aren't good tires. A few times someone says another tire is better, I point out good qualities of the contiextremes but never do I claim them to be some super tire and have said many times there are better tires.
"In fact in other threads where there was no one to recommend against the Continentals your own posts recommended some Yokohama's, Kuhmo's, and Pirelli's BEFORE your blessed Continental's."
^^ OK, so you agree with me now? You just want to start an arguement. Like I said, I don't claim contiextremes as some super tire, obviously why I recommend some other tires before them.
I don't know where you got the idea in your little head that I think my tires are some holy grail. Just chill out about it, I don't get that way about my stuff, I'm not like you. I know nothing I own is great.
I'm not in a tizzy buddy. You're up in arms cuz I put some arbitrary number rating to my tires? Chill out. They are good for the money (atleast what I paid and warranty I got). And they aren't a performance tire. That's good if you found something that suits your needs better than the contiextremes, at time I bought them, there wasn't a better choice for me (though I regret not going with a performance tire, though I like knowing I have a long lasting tire).
I didn't know we were having a tire fite, I thought this thread was titled rate your tire, not fite about your tires. Chill out. It's not that big of a deal buddy.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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