[V8] Continental tires - nail magnets?

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Ha!  Don't know yet, but so far in less than 4k on my new Conti
ExtremeContacts, I have had only one flat (first flat I've had in years) and
it ended up they removed most of a whole Toy*ta key! Sorry, no pics.  Was in
center of tread and even though I had full road hazard/replacement warranty,
they patched and did not replace tire (center of tread puncture).   Can't
say I'm the happiest with the local Discount Tire that did the repair
(manager's attitude).

Ingo


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Arman" <armanmik at earthlink.net>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:16 PM
Subject: [V8] Continental tires - nail magnets?


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