Continental Tyres in Chennai

ibm_jennifer · 11th June 2009, 21:40

Guys,

Anybody know a dealer in Chennai where I can buy Continental ContiCrossContact AT for my Safari?

bottle · 11th June 2009, 21:50

Not sure about that particular model but one member recently visited Tyrestore on Greams Road and he had stock of Continental tyres.

Nikhilb2008 · 11th June 2009, 22:21

Any Continental dealer will be able to get you the tyres.

As Bottle said, Tyrestore will definitely have them. If you need any contact numbers, let me know.

jkdas · 11th June 2009, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

Any Continental dealer will be able to get you the tyres.

As Bottle said, Tyrestore will definitely have them. If you need any contact numbers, let me know.

Nikhilb; what are the options with Conti? And how would you rate Conti with the competition?

Nikhilb2008 · 12th June 2009, 09:51

There are quite a few options in all the common sizes. Even a few in 17".

It is supposed to be really good. Good blend of grip and comfort(on the entire range. The best are the Contisportcontact and ContiPremium Contact2).

The CPC2 is very very good. Not too many complaints on Indian roads. SportContacts should be avoided for now. All VWs came with SC but are now being replaced FOC with CPC2 because they were very prone to damages.

jkdas · 12th June 2009, 11:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

There are quite a few options in all the common sizes. Even a few in 17".

It is supposed to be really good. Good blend of grip and comfort(on the entire range. The best are the Contisportcontact and ContiPremium Contact2).

The CPC2 is very very good. Not too many complaints on Indian roads. SportContacts should be avoided for now. All VWs came with SC but are now being replaced FOC with CPC2 because they were very prone to damages.

Lets stick with whats best for the Safari and hence the 16s.

Lets the we have options such as Conti CPC2(?) vs Yoko Geos vs BB's ; of these price wise and performance taking that one does 95% on road/highways at good speed.

Nikhilb2008 · 12th June 2009, 15:05

AAah.... for Safari, it is the Conti CrossContact AT or AT XL. The pattern is different.

In your case, I would suggest the Yokos. They perform well and are very well priced. The Contis are much more expensive.

ibm_jennifer · 12th June 2009, 18:04

I have seen Yokoma geolander and I am not impressed with the pattern. Whats your opinion about Michelin LTX A/T?

Also do you recommend to upgrade to 255/70/R15, currently I have 235/75/R15 in a 7J Alloy.

And Michelin LTX cost me Rs. 5500 for 235/75 and Rs. 7000 for 255/70? Is it worth the upgrade?

Nikhilb2008 · 12th June 2009, 20:30

Continental is also a very good tyre. Supposed to have decent grip and lasts quite long, so can be VFM if you dont like the Yoko.

Michelin LTX is also nice. I think currently, both LTX and LTX2 are being sold in different sizes. LTX has a very good reputation for being very long lasting. In some cases it has lasted for more than 65000 kms!! This is not through word of mouth but from a regular customer at my uncle's shop in Mysore.

Personally, I dont think it is worth the upgrade to 255. You wont really get much for that extra price. Your car will just slow down. You wont really need the extra 20mm of grip.

ibm_jennifer · 12th June 2009, 20:53

Thanks for the fast response. And I selected Michelin LTX as I got a chance to compare Michelin LTX with Crosscontact A/T and Geolander side-by-side at the same place. For me, Continental looks fantastic and its grid pattern are high-class. Yokoma seems to be a tractor tyre for my eyes.

But LTX threads are not bad and it looks wider than Continental because of the flexible sidewalls. Currently I have Bridestone Dueler H/T and this tyres looks very wider on my 7J Rims. And my question is 'WILL Upgrading to Michelin LTX A/T spoil the wider look of my current tyres?' or this wider look because of the 7J Rims?

Will I get this wider look with 235/75 Michelin tyres also on my 7J Rims? (And yes, my current Bridestone are 235/75 only) Or should I go for 255/70 Michelin? (And yes, I wont get this wider look with Continental or Yokoma as they dont have flexible sidewall and they are all almost flat with hard sidewalls)

what I am trying to say here is I dont actually need wider footprint, but wider/baloon type sidewall.

Nikhilb2008 · 12th June 2009, 22:56

Flexible sidewalls are not always the best. It means the sidewall is soft and hit a pothole at high speeds and say bye bye to y our expensive tyres!

Anyway, with any tyre, you will get that look. No worries. End result : Just go with what you like. You wont regret it either way.

ibm_jennifer · 13th June 2009, 18:17

Thanks friends, Finally decided on 235/75. No upsize and will post the picture once done.

11th June 2009, 21:40	#1
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	Continental Tyres in Chennai Guys, Anybody know a dealer in Chennai where I can buy Continental ContiCrossContact AT for my Safari?
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11th June 2009, 21:50	#2
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Not sure about that particular model but one member recently visited Tyrestore on Greams Road and he had stock of Continental tyres.
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11th June 2009, 22:21	#3
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Any Continental dealer will be able to get you the tyres. As Bottle said, Tyrestore will definitely have them. If you need any contact numbers, let me know.
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12th June 2009, 09:51	#5
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	There are quite a few options in all the common sizes. Even a few in 17". It is supposed to be really good. Good blend of grip and comfort(on the entire range. The best are the Contisportcontact and ContiPremium Contact2). The CPC2 is very very good. Not too many complaints on Indian roads. SportContacts should be avoided for now. All VWs came with SC but are now being replaced FOC with CPC2 because they were very prone to damages.
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12th June 2009, 15:05	#7
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	AAah.... for Safari, it is the Conti CrossContact AT or AT XL. The pattern is different. In your case, I would suggest the Yokos. They perform well and are very well priced. The Contis are much more expensive.
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12th June 2009, 18:04	#8
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	I have seen Yokoma geolander and I am not impressed with the pattern. Whats your opinion about Michelin LTX A/T? Also do you recommend to upgrade to 255/70/R15, currently I have 235/75/R15 in a 7J Alloy. And Michelin LTX cost me Rs. 5500 for 235/75 and Rs. 7000 for 255/70? Is it worth the upgrade? Last edited by ibm_jennifer : 12th June 2009 at 18:22.
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12th June 2009, 20:30	#9
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Continental is also a very good tyre. Supposed to have decent grip and lasts quite long, so can be VFM if you dont like the Yoko. Michelin LTX is also nice. I think currently, both LTX and LTX2 are being sold in different sizes. LTX has a very good reputation for being very long lasting. In some cases it has lasted for more than 65000 kms!! This is not through word of mouth but from a regular customer at my uncle's shop in Mysore. Personally, I dont think it is worth the upgrade to 255. You wont really get much for that extra price. Your car will just slow down. You wont really need the extra 20mm of grip.
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12th June 2009, 20:53	#10
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	Thanks for the fast response. And I selected Michelin LTX as I got a chance to compare Michelin LTX with Crosscontact A/T and Geolander side-by-side at the same place. For me, Continental looks fantastic and its grid pattern are high-class. Yokoma seems to be a tractor tyre for my eyes. But LTX threads are not bad and it looks wider than Continental because of the flexible sidewalls. Currently I have Bridestone Dueler H/T and this tyres looks very wider on my 7J Rims. And my question is 'WILL Upgrading to Michelin LTX A/T spoil the wider look of my current tyres?' or this wider look because of the 7J Rims? Will I get this wider look with 235/75 Michelin tyres also on my 7J Rims? (And yes, my current Bridestone are 235/75 only) Or should I go for 255/70 Michelin? (And yes, I wont get this wider look with Continental or Yokoma as they dont have flexible sidewall and they are all almost flat with hard sidewalls) what I am trying to say here is I dont actually need wider footprint, but wider/baloon type sidewall. Last edited by ibm_jennifer : 12th June 2009 at 21:02.
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12th June 2009, 22:56	#11
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Flexible sidewalls are not always the best. It means the sidewall is soft and hit a pothole at high speeds and say bye bye to y our expensive tyres! Anyway, with any tyre, you will get that look. No worries. End result : Just go with what you like. You wont regret it either way.
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13th June 2009, 18:17	#12
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	Thanks friends, Finally decided on 235/75. No upsize and will post the picture once done.
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