Let's talk tyres

[Gordo]

I just got Potenza RE002s in a similar size for a long road trip over the holidays. Very soft and quiet (and cheapish), but I'm comparing to the Hankook RS2 'track' tyres that came off. My suspension is very firm H&R: tyres make a huge difference

Running the earlier version, the 001, and been very happy with the ride and lack of road noise - however that's on a different vehicle in a 205/55-15 size at 35/33PSI

[slowmo]

so have been making some calls..

225/45/17

The contenders:
Continental Sport Contact 3 - $309 each
Softer therefore more comfortable? Any feedback?

Bridgestone RE050a - $298 each
The RE050a is what I have and find too firm..

Bridgestone Ecopia EX10 - $220 each
Apparently a very comfortable touring tyre which seems to fit what I need? Does anyone use this tyre?

Considered:
Bridgestone RE002 - $234 each
GT Radials - $228 each

[B5Passat]

I'm looking for some tyres.

Where did you get the quote for the Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres from?

[Gordo]

Slowmo, you're going to have to decide exactly what you're looking for in a tyre, and work from there.

http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre-Size/17-Inch-Tyres/225-45-17-Tyres.htm

[slowmo]

I'm looking for some tyres.

Where did you get the quote for the Continental Sport Contact 3 tyres from?

were you asking about the quote i got?

Continental Sport Contact 3 - $309 each
Softer therefore more comfortable? Any feedback?

I got that from Dave Hadley tyres in Lower Hutt. The price is for 225/45/17