First batch of 308THP's were fitted with CSC3 225/45 R17 tyres. These tyres are superb on wet condition. Its directional stability is exceptional. Very responsive on curves - wet or dry. A little bit noisy and ride harshness but WELL worth it!
I love these tires. I have been driving on them for the last five months covering more than 10,000km. The car feels livelier and more sure-footed especially on wet. I can't decide if I should say it feels like I'm riding on rails or if it's glued to the road. Whichever it is, the car feels very stable and responsive.
Continental has won a coveted award from the UK's no1 modified car magazine, "FastCar". Announced in the magazine, Continental's ContiSportContact 3 took the top spot in the Best for Safety category.
"FastCar" Magazine also commented:
Safe is the name of the game with Continental Tyres and their wet weather performance is the absolute best. The ContiSportContact 3 tyre is focused on serving up awesome handling for powerful performance cars. We like Continental tyres a lot. The ContiSportContact 3 is the ideal choice for drivers who want the highest levels of safety without compromising on performance. In terms of safety, the use of a supple third generation silica compound allows for supreme wet braking performance. A high proportion of rubber on the outer shoulder and a stiff asymmetrical tread pattern ensures optimum performance handling.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is probably the most logical alternative to CSC3. Just like the asymmetric CSC3, the "asymmetric" in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric name describes the tire's tread design and internal structure - both of which are designed to enhance performance in dry and wet conditions. Having three wider channels it looks like CSC3 performs better on wet than GY F1, but the later should be quiter, more comfortable and lasts longer
The tread uses carbon black for dry traction, silica for wet traction and a new generation of polymers to optimize tread stiffness. This compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design with wide, solid outboard shoulder blocks to increase cornering traction while a continuous center rib improves high speed stability and an open inboard tread pattern disperses water. Wide circumferential grooves also allow water to flow from between the tire footprint and road.
I love these tires. I have been driving on them for the last five months covering more than 10,000km. The car feels livelier and more sure-footed especially on wet. I can't decide if I should say it feels like I'm riding on rails or if it's glued to the road. Whichever it is, the car feels very stable and responsive.
Continental has won a coveted award from the UK's no1 modified car magazine, "FastCar". Announced in the magazine, Continental's ContiSportContact 3 took the top spot in the Best for Safety category.
"FastCar" Magazine also commented:
Safe is the name of the game with Continental Tyres and their wet weather performance is the absolute best. The ContiSportContact 3 tyre is focused on serving up awesome handling for powerful performance cars. We like Continental tyres a lot. The ContiSportContact 3 is the ideal choice for drivers who want the highest levels of safety without compromising on performance. In terms of safety, the use of a supple third generation silica compound allows for supreme wet braking performance. A high proportion of rubber on the outer shoulder and a stiff asymmetrical tread pattern ensures optimum performance handling.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is probably the most logical alternative to CSC3. Just like the asymmetric CSC3, the "asymmetric" in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric name describes the tire's tread design and internal structure - both of which are designed to enhance performance in dry and wet conditions. Having three wider channels it looks like CSC3 performs better on wet than GY F1, but the later should be quiter, more comfortable and lasts longer
The tread uses carbon black for dry traction, silica for wet traction and a new generation of polymers to optimize tread stiffness. This compound is molded into an asymmetric tread design with wide, solid outboard shoulder blocks to increase cornering traction while a continuous center rib improves high speed stability and an open inboard tread pattern disperses water. Wide circumferential grooves also allow water to flow from between the tire footprint and road.
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4 comments:
Great concise review on the 308's continental tyres. You mentioned the first batch of 308 THPs ? What tyres are the current batch using ? My 2nd batch also using the same tyres.
CY,
To be honest, I'm not sure which 308 are not using CSC3. But I heard some 308 are not using Continental tyres. Could it be 308VTi?
I'll stick to CSC3 until I find another better tyre in the same price range.
I think GY F1 Asymm does't come close enough to CSC3 performance on wet. Probably GY Eagle F1 Assy is more comfortable and lasts longger. But what's the purpose of buying 308THP in the first place?
Uncle D,
Hahaha ! I am of the same mind as you. I was just recently in Paris and there were tons of 308's over there (SW's, CC's etc...) But I didn't actually see a 308 with the panoramic roof installed. I would have thought it would be popular in the EU countries.
Surprisingly 308 with moon roof quite difficult to spot in
Continental Europe. That's why PSA ships here... haa..haaa!!
Plenty of 308CC there. Probably they prefer TOPLESS to feel the Spring, Summer and Autumn breeze.
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