Got the set of Barum Bravuris 3 HM tires (stock sizes front & back) installed today at Discount Tire store. Purchased the TPMS maintenance kits & made sure the tire installers put the wheel/tire combinations back on the original corners. Didn't want any issues with the TPMS system having to re-learn things. Had tires pumped up to 37 psig all around. Hated to see the OEM Conti's get scrapped, but 8+ years of service ain't too shabby! I looked the old tires over real good. Saw no visible signs of deterioration (e.g., cracking); just typical wear. Tires probably would have lasted me another year but didn't want to push it. Considered myself lucky making the trip to CAA6 in Eureka Springs & back with the Conti's. Now I just may have to come up to the Spring Dragon event!

Attached are some images of the Barums.

Later,

Update: Took a short trip yesterday out on I-385 to see how the car handled with the Barum's installed. Car tracked well and road grip seemed better than average. I did hear some road noise but the stretch of interstate I was on at the time is prone to road noise with nearly every vehicle I own right now. Probably need to go try another section to see if road noise is tire-related or road-related. Considering the price/performance ratio, I'm pleased with tire so far.