When it comes to shopping for tires, a lot of variables determine which tire is the right tire for your vehicle. The first is the vehicle that you drive. Others include how many miles you drive per day, the road conditions you normally see, the region where you live, whether you drive a lot on the highway or the city streets, and the vehicle’s suspension and chassis setup, among others.
Deciding on which set of tires are the right ones for your vehicle can be very challenging and time consuming.
When Discount Tire contacted us to compare a set of Continental ControlContact Sport A/S and Continental ControlContact Tour A/S tires, I immediately jumped upon the opportunity. I am in the market for new tires and Old Man Winter is going to wake up soon and start reeking havoc on Wisconsin roads. Here is some information about my vehicle and the road conditions I deal with on a daily basis:
2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
Vehicle: 2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 4 Motion Wagon
Chassis & Drivetrain: Uni-body with sport suspension and all-wheel-drive
Tire Size: 235/40 R 18 all-season rubber on 18 x 8.5 in rims
Location: South Eastern Wisconsin
Driving Environment: Mostly city streets with medium sized pot holes and rough surfaces and sometimes on the highway while going downtown.
Driving Style: I enjoy driving my car with enthusiasm and like to toss it around any corner or apex available. Grip is a key variable when it comes to selecting a new set of tires for my car.
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