Conti DW Fronts with Michelin Rears! HELP

Carbon3fiber · 10-26-2011, 10:41 AM

Hey Guys, I just got my 20" Vertini Magic's and I'm now looking at getting tires for them and I'm just not sure what to do here???

I'm looking for 245/30/20 fronts on my 20x8.5 rims and they don't make the Michelin Pilot Super Sports in anything near that size

SO... that leads me to the Conti DW's that are that size and they are light at 22.2 lbs. They are supposed to be pretty close to the Michelins for grip and are a little bit of a softer ride (per the reviews) BUT they don't make the DW's in a 285/25/20 which the Michelins do come in and are only 25.46 Lbs

I KNOW IF I'M CONCERNED ABOUT WEIGHT DON'T GET 20's BUT OH WELL...

BACK TO MY CONCERN

Is it really stupid to get Conti fronts and Michelin rears???

Other option is to just go with the Hankook's for both front and rears and call it a day and get there $80 mail in rebate which would make them cheap as hell for 20's. Can you say $312.38 for fronts and $414.60 for rears = $726.98 - $80 rebate so $646.98 for 4 brand new 20's WOWOWOW

Carbon3fiber · 10-27-2011, 08:14 AM

opinions are ok

anerbe · 10-27-2011, 10:08 AM

no recommended to run two totally different brands between front and rear - especially if you are going to push the car. in certain conditions, the car could understeer, others it could oversteer. you lose predictability.

either compromise with other size tires, or get the hankooks. That's my opinion

Carbon3fiber · 10-27-2011, 10:33 AM

wow cool, I appreciate the input

10-26-2011, 10:41 AM	#1
Carbon3fiber Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Tbd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin,tx iTrader: (0)	Conti DW Fronts with Michelin Rears! HELP Hey Guys, I just got my 20" Vertini Magic's and I'm now looking at getting tires for them and I'm just not sure what to do here??? I'm looking for 245/30/20 fronts on my 20x8.5 rims and they don't make the Michelin Pilot Super Sports in anything near that size SO... that leads me to the Conti DW's that are that size and they are light at 22.2 lbs. They are supposed to be pretty close to the Michelins for grip and are a little bit of a softer ride (per the reviews) BUT they don't make the DW's in a 285/25/20 which the Michelins do come in and are only 25.46 Lbs I KNOW IF I'M CONCERNED ABOUT WEIGHT DON'T GET 20's BUT OH WELL... BACK TO MY CONCERN Is it really stupid to get Conti fronts and Michelin rears??? Other option is to just go with the Hankook's for both front and rears and call it a day and get there $80 mail in rebate which would make them cheap as hell for 20's. Can you say $312.38 for fronts and $414.60 for rears = $726.98 - $80 rebate so $646.98 for 4 brand new 20's WOWOWOW
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	no recommended to run two totally different brands between front and rear - especially if you are going to push the car. in certain conditions, the car could understeer, others it could oversteer. you lose predictability. either compromise with other size tires, or get the hankooks. That's my opinion
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Carbon3fiber Private 6 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Tbd Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin,tx iTrader: (0)	wow cool, I appreciate the input
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