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09-13-2024, 02:57 PM
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#2701 | | RabidMod
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Also, holy shit the warranty! 
They'll pay for a tow?! And tire replacement within the 1st year if they get fk'd beyond repair? Wow! https://www.continental-tires.com/ca...nfidence-plan/
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09-13-2024, 03:12 PM
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#2702 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by TypeRNammer  | Ordered a set of 205/55R16 for the Golf. Thank you so much!
Ice traction is my #1 priority for a Winter tire.
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09-13-2024, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RabidRat I heard they're pretty close, with Viking 7s having the edge on ice, and X-Ice Snow having the edge on snow and slush.
For me, ice is the most important thing because sliding through ice = accident, whereas getting stuck in slush is moreso just annoying (and getting stuck in deep snow would be entirely on me for messing around).
But for the excellent price on the Continentals, tbh I would've been fine if it was even in the same league as the X-Ice Snow / Blizzak WS-90, which it seems to be! | Thanks, yeah looks like its pretty close. I found a recent ConsumerReports on tires, here's the results. Even though the Michelin is rated higher, seems like on a category basis the Conti's actually are equal or ranked higher (Hydroplaning and ride).
Given the rain in Vancouver, I think having better Hydroplane performance is a plus. Might pull the trigger on the Conti's instead then! 
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09-13-2024, 10:42 PM
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#2704 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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The X-Ice Snow, Viking Contact 7 and the WS90 basically trade around the top 3 places in each category, they are all very good winter tires. I ran the X-Ice Snow since my Pirelli PZero Winters got a puncture and have been happy with them in town and up to Whistler/Cypress etc. This season hopefully I will get to take them ice racing and see how they do on a frozen lake.
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09-13-2024, 11:28 PM
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#2705 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by Klondike Ordered a set of 205/55R16 for the Golf. Thank you so much!
Ice traction is my #1 priority for a Winter tire. | Hopefully you got a decent deal on them!
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09-14-2024, 12:09 AM
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#2706 | | Performance Moderator
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I snagged 205/50/16 for our Kia Soul for the Calgary winter... Continenal Viking 7... total with shipping and tax after discount was just a hair over $600
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09-14-2024, 01:14 AM
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#2707 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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I finally put my order in, full winter setup for Tesla Model Y
Wheels, Conti Viking 7's 235/55/18, and bluetooth TPMS
$1971 all in
A lot cheaper compared to Quattro Tires, and local pricing
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they look sooooooooooo much bigger than they were 2ish years ago. | Quote:
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09-14-2024, 04:22 AM
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#2708 | | RabidMod
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Does the Bluetooth TPMS work with the car''s original TPMS system or would it only work with a phone app on the side?
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09-14-2024, 07:09 AM
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So, is it on trend to get Continental Viking Contact 7s for winters now? 
Michelin Cross Climate 2s have fallen out of favour. Badhobz fainted.
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09-14-2024, 07:21 AM
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#2710 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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you lousy heathens!!!!
first of all youre in vancouver. VANCOUVER. HERROW!!! BANGCOUVER!!!!!
we get what? 1 week of snow? and you wackos are doing snow tires!? keeping an extra set of rims and shit and tires in your condos, underneath your kitchen tables!? for what? this one week a year? FUCK THAT. space is already at a premium.
CROSS CLIMATE 2's are always the answer. no hassle, no fuss. Keep them on year-round for your dailies and enjoy my wife's angry eyebrows 
if this bitch can do it, im sure your so called SUVs can do it... winter fucking tires my ass, dont make me laugh.
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09-14-2024, 08:45 AM
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#2711 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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Originally Posted by RabidRat Does the Bluetooth TPMS work with the car''s original TPMS system or would it only work with a phone app on the side? | It's basically treated as a regular TPMS system, nothing related to the phone side of things
EDIT: Specifically for Tesla if using OEM Tesla Bluetooth TPMS. I can't speak about other bluetooth sensors.
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they look sooooooooooo much bigger than they were 2ish years ago. | Quote:
Originally Posted by nns I can't stand the sound of Mandarin either. Boo yow nee bey nee shing bo now noong gey shee mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo mayo. |
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09-14-2024, 05:18 PM
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#2712 | | "They call me Bowser...RawR!"
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For Vancouver, unless you drive up to Whister in the winter, I would just run a UHP All Season like the Pilot Sport A/S4 or DWS06+
I was running the older DWS06 back in the winter dump of 2016 and I was going up/down the hills in New West without issues.
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09-14-2024, 09:29 PM
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#2713 | | Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
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Speaking of Conti DWS 06+, they are on sale now at TireRack. Comes to ~20% cheaper than what you'd pay at KalTire.
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09-14-2024, 10:44 PM
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#2714 | | Meow
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Originally Posted by TypeRNammer | Purchased some rims/tires for my new truck, but I couldn't find any TPMS that fit, so i messaged them to add some and I can pay for difference. Hopefully this works out, would hate to have to pay to get them mounted and balanced lol.
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09-15-2024, 08:42 AM
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#2715 | | RS Veteran
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Originally Posted by Traum Speaking of Conti DWS 06+, they are on sale now at TireRack. Comes to ~20% cheaper than what you'd pay at KalTire. | Wow, is that even with the currency conversion?
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09-15-2024, 11:57 PM
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#2716 | | Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes Wow, is that even with the currency conversion? | Yes, that ~20% is the rough difference after conversion to Canadian dollars. If you are shipping the tires to a mail depot, there is still the depot fee. I also haven't factored in the WA tax. It is just the TR website price converted into Canadian dollars.
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