Blackcircles appears to provide compensation for some of the posts.HawaiianGate wrote: ↑ I see a lot of threads on RFD from this website. Is this actually a good/safe place to buy tires from? I usually just get them from Costco.
Are you happy with these tires? Anything that swayed you to them vs. the Michelin's?iebnpp wrote: ↑ This is an amazing deal. I bought my set of 4 Continental VikingContact7 winter tires from BlackCircles.ca right before Labour Day two months ago when they had 10% off, which turned out to be about $65 off (I missed the $80 discount deal).
I was anticipating a price hike across different manufacturers from September onwards. The price, at least on BlackCircles, for the same set of VikingContact7 tires has since gone up by $5 each. The current 12% off promotion basically negates the price hike. Combined with the manufacturer's rebate, this deal is $60 cheaper than what I paid for. I'd highly recommend anyone on the fence to take advantage of this deal. OP got my upvote.
I won't be using the tires until next month, so I don't have much to comment yet.beancounter6 wrote: ↑ Are you happy with these tires? Anything that swayed you to them vs. the Michelin's?
Looks like you have to buy the tires from them to qualify for the incident coverage.
Thanks for sharing. Yea, I'm leaning towards the VikingContact's. They're like $150 cheaper than the Michelins. Seeing a lot of mixed reviews, some say better, some say not so good. Realistically, doubt you'd really notice much of a difference.iebnpp wrote: ↑ I won't be using the tires until next month, so I don't have much to comment yet.
Consumer Reports (available for free through local library online resources) rank VikingContact7 behind WS-90 and X-Ice Snow, tying for the top spot. See screenshot attached. I thought VikingContact7 seemed to have a great rating for its price compared to Michelin, so I went with it. My new tires are made in Germany, so that's a bonus too.
My buddy is a big fan of Nokian winter tires. I might give them a try next time I buy.
VikingContacts for longevity vs the WS90.beancounter6 wrote: ↑ Thanks for sharing. Yea, I'm leaning towards the VikingContact's. They're like $150 cheaper than the Michelins. Seeing a lot of mixed reviews, some say better, some say not so good. Realistically, doubt you'd really notice much of a difference.
In the rain I'd take the Pilot Alpins for sure they are marketed as a sport winter tire. Contact 7 perform more in line with the WS90. If the WS90 was anything similar to the WS80 which I had they were okay in the rain but very soft on the dry however on deep snow the Blizzaks were amazing.beancounter6 wrote: ↑ Continental VikingContact 7's vs Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's for my GTI.... hmmmmm. I'm looking for something that is good in the rain (Vancouver). Any suggestions?
Thanks!
?kaijujager wrote: ↑ For my van, i found quattro tires to be better. I think quattro shines when you need the rim PLUS tpms.. ordered all online..
beancounter6 wrote: ↑ Continental VikingContact 7's vs Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's for my GTI.... hmmmmm. I'm looking for something that is good in the rain (Vancouver). Any suggestions?
Thanks!
I think you went with the right call. VC7's will be better in the snow, but if we're talking just cold/wet performance I think the PA4's will be a much better pick if you like to drive sporty.beancounter6 wrote: ↑ Went with the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4's. Hopefully the tires aren't old. No idea how these guys compete on price.... they're like $250 cheaper than anywhere else I could find.
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