ContiSport Contact 2 SSR runflat for ZSP

froman · 03-31-2007, 11:39 AM

My sucky Bridgestone 050As are worn out at 21000 miles. I saw on TireRack that Contintental now makes an RFT in Sport Pkg sizes. Anybody try these yet? I like having runflats, but the Bridgestones rode like crap and were noisy as hell. I'm hoping the Contis are better than that.

andrew 330i · 03-31-2007, 07:12 PM

i have the conti sport contact 2's on my crossfire... and love them... with konis & eibachs... i put them to the test.

froman · 04-01-2007, 12:31 AM

Are they the SSR runflats, or regular SportContact 2s?

ed-320d · 04-01-2007, 07:55 AM

My car come standard with Bridgestone RE050 RFT. But before I drove it out from the dealer, I traded the wheels with the 323coupe wheel which is Continental Sport Contact2 SSR(Run flat in Conti world).

At the same time I bought a used wheels from ebay which come with Pirelli Eufori (Run flat) too. Comparing both, I found that the Pirelli is noisier than Continental. It was may be due to Pirelli Eufori was the earlier generation of Run Flat. Given they are all Run Flats, in my opinion they all noisy and uncomfortable.

Both Conti and Pirelli runs on 17 inch alloy using 225/45. I heard that if you down grade to the 16, will improve the ride comfort slightly.

jhbodle · 04-01-2007, 08:03 AM

I have the Contis on my E90 325i and I think they're very good. Come replacement time I bought them again. Treadwear rating is almost double the Bridgestones and Pirellis too.

cgnahc · 04-02-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbodle

I have the Contis on my E90 325i and I think they're very good. Come replacement time I bought them again. Treadwear rating is almost double the Bridgestones and Pirellis too.

Nice to know. How's the ride? With the Potenza's, my water bottle popped out of the cup holder when I went over a bump. Scared my the first time....I said WTF was that!

froman · 04-02-2007, 09:49 PM

I ordered the front Contis today. The back ones are on backorder.

They don't expect the back ones until the end of the month. I'll let you know how I like them.

jhbodle · 04-03-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cgnahc

Nice to know. How's the ride? With the Potenza's, my water bottle popped out of the cup holder when I went over a bump. Scared my the first time....I said WTF was that!

Personally, I think the ride's brilliant. Firm, but that's the way I like it. I only have standard suspension and 17" wheels, though (although I think the UK's standard suspension is roughly as stiff as your sports setup).

Javier · 11-05-2007, 08:08 AM

how is the handling of the contisports ssr's compared to the Potenza RFT's

I'm serioulsy considering getting the contisports, but dont want to sacrifice handling

Jbrock22 · 11-05-2007, 09:16 AM

I just put the Sportcontact 2 SSR on last week. Put on 400miles so far. Replaced Bridgestone RE050AII. The Bridgestones lasted 20K before feathering. The Conti's are much quieter, ride better, and but handle about the same as the Bridgestones. Will send future reports if things change for the good or the bad.

jhbodle · 11-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Just to give you guys an idea of the lifespan of these Contis, my front tyres are still going strong at 26000 miles with plenty of tread left. My heavy right foot meant that my rear tyres needed to be changed at 16000 miles.

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froman Private First Class 16 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2008 550i Sport Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	ContiSport Contact 2 SSR runflat for ZSP My sucky Bridgestone 050As are worn out at 21000 miles. I saw on TireRack that Contintental now makes an RFT in Sport Pkg sizes. Anybody try these yet? I like having runflats, but the Bridgestones rode like crap and were noisy as hell. I'm hoping the Contis are better than that.
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ed-320d Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 209 Posts Drives: Prado 150, CT200h Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Lexus [0.00]	My car come standard with Bridgestone RE050 RFT. But before I drove it out from the dealer, I traded the wheels with the 323coupe wheel which is Continental Sport Contact2 SSR(Run flat in Conti world). At the same time I bought a used wheels from ebay which come with Pirelli Eufori (Run flat) too. Comparing both, I found that the Pirelli is noisier than Continental. It was may be due to Pirelli Eufori was the earlier generation of Run Flat. Given they are all Run Flats, in my opinion they all noisy and uncomfortable. Both Conti and Pirelli runs on 17 inch alloy using 225/45. I heard that if you down grade to the 16, will improve the ride comfort slightly. Attached Images __________________ 320d (E90) Sparkling Graphite, Bi-Xenon, Rear PDC, 17 Alloy 158(athome) 157 (On the car), Climate comfort Wscreen, Sport Steer, Electric Rear Blind, Mirror Package, Lemon interior with poplar trim, Comfort access, Partial Electric Seats, Through Loading and Adjustable Arm Rest
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jhbodle Captain 149 Rep 905 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i M-Spo ... [10.00] 2005 E90 325i SE (E ... [0.00]	I have the Contis on my E90 325i and I think they're very good. Come replacement time I bought them again. Treadwear rating is almost double the Bridgestones and Pirellis too.
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froman Private First Class 16 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2008 550i Sport Space Gray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I ordered the front Contis today. The back ones are on backorder. They don't expect the back ones until the end of the month. I'll let you know how I like them.
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Javier Major 89 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	how is the handling of the contisports ssr's compared to the Potenza RFT's I'm serioulsy considering getting the contisports, but dont want to sacrifice handling __________________ 2007 328i Crimson Red SOLD 2010 335i MSport AW E92
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Jbrock22 Captain 226 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2pw Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List BMW [0.00]	contisport contact2 SSR I just put the Sportcontact 2 SSR on last week. Put on 400miles so far. Replaced Bridgestone RE050AII. The Bridgestones lasted 20K before feathering. The Conti's are much quieter, ride better, and but handle about the same as the Bridgestones. Will send future reports if things change for the good or the bad.
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jhbodle Captain 149 Rep 905 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i M-Spo ... [10.00] 2005 E90 325i SE (E ... [0.00]	Just to give you guys an idea of the lifespan of these Contis, my front tyres are still going strong at 26000 miles with plenty of tread left. My heavy right foot meant that my rear tyres needed to be changed at 16000 miles.
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