BUY FROM DISCOUNT TIRES....

I paid about 800 total for Continental Tourings at discount tires. I had a blow out with my front tire and they had to order the whole 4 wheel set (my rears were low and figured I mine as well get a new set). It took a week but in the mean time they gave me 2 new front Contis so I could drive the car. When they got the brand new Contis (different model) they replaced the front for free and upgraded them so I could have a matching set on all 4 tires. That alone impressed me.

So I say stick with Discount tires and get the latest Contis. Don't mess with goodyear, firestone... blah blah... American piece of junks. We could argue all day about which brand and model feels best at 50 MPH Vs 150 MPH. Which brand handles better. Which brand wears down faster. Who really cares!!! There are more important things you could be doing. Just stick with the brand that came with the car and move on with more important things in your life.

One thing is for sure... get a new set of 4 Contis and your car will be smooth like it is sliding on ice.