T. B.
Continental 245.40.19 premium contact 6 RF
Purchased 2 x rear 245.40.19 premium contact 6 run flat tyres for my F11 BMW tourer last week. DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES AS THEY ARE UN-SAFE! I cannot negotiate any bend in the road that involves these tyres (at below normal road speed) gripping ! Took back to garage following day to complain, was told to 'run them in' for a few hundred miles. I then did so, albeit very carefully as these tyres have totally changed the way my car drives, totally un-nerving. Returned the following week after completing 370 miles with no difference. I even washed the tyres with electrical cleaner to remove any tyre wax but still the same. Tyre fitter suggested adjusting tyre pressure outside the BMW limits which I did not. Even asked the fitter to take my car for a test-drive to see how un-safe the car now was, he refused. Told them I did not want the tyres on my car as it has become unsafe to drive even on dry roads. Only option I was given was to purchase 2 more tyres so the Conti's could be sent away for testing. So replaced with Goodyear Excellence tyres, car immediately back to normal and drives great as expected. So nearly £1000 currently spent for 2 x tyres, hoping Continental find an issue with the tyres so I get a refund... slim chance I suppose, I wait to see outcome. I have had many cars over the years with many tyres including Continental's, but I would not advise anyone to try these tyres!


