Are Continental ContiProContact tires run flat?
Overview. The ContiProContact SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) is Continental’s Grand Touring All-Season run-flat tire designed to provide temporary extended mobility in case of complete air loss due to a puncture.
At what age should tires be replaced?
about six years
It may be tentative, but tires do have an expiration date. There is a general consensus that most tires should be inspected, if not replaced, at about six years and should be absolutely be swapped out after 10 years, regardless of how much tread they have left.
How far can I drive on a run flat tire Continental?
THE QUICK READ: Run flat tires have evolved to be less expensive, more comfortable on the road and to fit all cars. They are safer than regular tires because they can drive up to 100 miles on a flat.
Is Yokohama or Continental better?
Yokohama would be best if you want mileage out of tires but if you want a more comfortable ride probably continental.
How do you tell if your tires need replacing?
Place a penny head first into several tread grooves across the tire. If you always see the top of Lincoln’s head, your treads are shallow and worn. If this is the case, your tires need to be replaced. If part of Lincoln’s head is always covered by the tread, you have more than 2/32 of an inch of tread depth remaining.
What month do tires go on sale?
And here’s the secret: Buy your tires in October or April to save the most on your new set of wheels. Tires go on sale in October to encourage consumers to buy before winter and again in April when the weather gets warm enough for people to start thinking about road trips and joy rides.
How do I know if my tires are winter or all season?
Tire Markings When this marking is on a tire you know it meets specific snow traction performance requirements set by the Rubber Manufacturer’s Association of America and the Rubber Association of Canada. All-season tires never have this marking. More typically, all-season tires will have the more generic M+S marking.