Continental tires - nail magnets?

[Fred Munro]

The steel belts in the Continental tires are magnetized, Mike. It improves
traction given the high rebar density used in Autobahn construction.

(joking, joking....)

Admit it, now you want to go out and test them, don't you?

How deep is the tread? I find deep treads are better at shrugging off road
debris.

Merry Christmas!

Fred Munro
'94 S4





-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Mike Arman
Sent: December 19, 2004 7:30 PM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Continental tires - nail magnets?




I'm running a set of four Continental 16" tires on S4 rims on my V8Q.

Three weeks ago, I picked up a wallboard screw in the left rear - tire
damaged beyond repair (according to the local Goodyear dealer, who has an
acceptable reputation), so I got to buy one new tire to match the other
three.

Today, I get a part of a nail or a staple or something in the right front -
we were able to fix the tire, but it is still a PITA.

Am I just having a run of bad luck, or is there something about Continental
16" tires that attracts nails, screws, glass, and other debris?


Best Regards,

Mike Arman
(Audi V8 . . . it isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!)


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