Factory Turanza EL42s Outclassed by Replacement Conti ProContact SSRs - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Firefly6 · 09-26-2007, 05:13 PM

I have only 9,000 miles on my EL-42s but the noise is starting to get on my nerves. I notice it particularly at around 35-40 mph on local roads. It sounds like a spaceship coming down for a landing. When I let a friend try out the car, he thought the brakes were grinding. I can feel as well as hear it.

Do the Contis take the sharp bumps and potholes any better?

Dragonminder · 09-27-2007, 12:20 PM

Absolutely. When I used to hit a bump or pothole with my factory EL42s, I would wonder if the car had a suspension. The Contis smooth everything out and make you feel in much better control of the car.

Bimmer335i07 · 09-27-2007, 03:19 PM

When did you start experiencing your problems? I have 5,000 + miles on my tires and they still handle and ride great. My car is a April 2007 build.

Thanks!

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09-26-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
Firefly6 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 411 iTrader: (2)	I have only 9,000 miles on my EL-42s but the noise is starting to get on my nerves. I notice it particularly at around 35-40 mph on local roads. It sounds like a spaceship coming down for a landing. When I let a friend try out the car, he thought the brakes were grinding. I can feel as well as hear it. Do the Contis take the sharp bumps and potholes any better?

09-27-2007, 12:20 PM	#3
Dragonminder Registered Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Northport, NY Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Absolutely. When I used to hit a bump or pothole with my factory EL42s, I would wonder if the car had a suspension. The Contis smooth everything out and make you feel in much better control of the car.