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07-15-2010, 08:14 PM
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Hi Jim,
I'm purchasing a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS for my ap1 very soon. I've read about the rear tire size needing to be a 245/45/16 if not running factory tires, but i've been running 225's with non oem brands for years and never noticed the difference. But if figured i'd try it this time around, is this tire availible in 245/45/16? Thanks in advance, -Brian
I'm purchasing a set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS for my ap1 very soon. I've read about the rear tire size needing to be a 245/45/16 if not running factory tires, but i've been running 225's with non oem brands for years and never noticed the difference. But if figured i'd try it this time around, is this tire availible in 245/45/16? Thanks in advance, -Brian
07-16-2010, 08:27 AM
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The "need" for 245s was tremendously overstated IMO.
These days, if you want the best street tires, they're only going to be in stock AP1 sizes (225/50-16 rear), which is totally fine.
These days, if you want the best street tires, they're only going to be in stock AP1 sizes (225/50-16 rear), which is totally fine.
07-16-2010, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ZDan,Jul 16 2010, 08:27 AM
The "need" for 245s was tremendously overstated IMO.
These days, if you want the best street tires, they're only going to be in stock AP1 sizes (225/50-16 rear), which is totally fine.
These days, if you want the best street tires, they're only going to be in stock AP1 sizes (225/50-16 rear), which is totally fine.
for tirerack though, 2 hours after the purchase they had been shipped.
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I had a set of 4 of them on my Jetta. i recomend you find something else. A google scearch will show weak sidewalls and blow outs!. I had two blowouts on the interstate with the extreme contact tires on my jetta. I fiiles a complaint and Continental would do nothing. I would never buy a continental tire now much less a set of extremecontact. And sorry to say i did get them from tire rack.
07-20-2010, 01:29 PM
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The Extreme Contact DWS is not available in the 245/45R16 size. In fact of all the brands we carry only the Fuzion ZRI is available in the 245/45R16.
If I can help let me know.
If I can help let me know.
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Jul 20 2010, 01:29 PM
The Extreme Contact DWS is not available in the 245/45R16 size. In fact of all the brands we carry only the Fuzion ZRI is available in the 245/45R16.
If I can help let me know.
If I can help let me know.
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