The Continentals on my new Vitara came off for all seasons to be fitted. They've done just over 100 miles but the tread depth is only between 6 and 6.5mm. Is this an OEM tyre thing, or are EcoContact 6 unusually shallow to reduce noise/rolling resistance? I'd normally expect 8mm on a new tyre.
The Continentals on my new Vitara came off for all seasons to be fitted. They've done just over 100 miles but the tread depth is only between 6 and 6.5mm. Is this an OEM tyre thing, or are EcoContact 6 unusually shallow to reduce noise/rolling resistance? I'd normally expect 8mm on a new tyre.
I have Contis on my other (non Suzuki) car, I like them and they have plenty of grip, but they are low profile and as such fairly small tread, not a problem as I don’t do many miles.
Yes, most manufacturers now fit low rolling resistance tyres to new cars, it means they make less noise and you get better mpg, although they are fairly useless in snow.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
As above, less tread, less deflection, less unsprung weight, price to pay for performance and grip.
My second car also has perfect Contis SportContact 6.
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