I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern VA where the roads are full of curves and hills. A quarter mile stretch of a straight and flat road is virtually unheard of here. Are there any considerations I should take into account in tire selection for these roads? I can see the curves perhaps reducing tread life, but otherwise I can't think of any other tire considerations specific to these roads. The roads we drive are 95+% paved.
I currently have the OEM tires installed (Continental ProContact TX) 215/55/17 94V, with 30,500 miles and 3-4/32nds or remaining tread. I have never had any hydroplaning, fishtailing, or other indications of traction loss with these tires. I am considering Continental PureContact LS tires for the next set.
The vehicle is a 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL and my driving style is very non-aggressive (95% cruise control). We get about 45" of rain per year, and while we do get snow we generally use the 4WD truck if there is snow on the roads.
Thanks!
I currently have the OEM tires installed (Continental ProContact TX) 215/55/17 94V, with 30,500 miles and 3-4/32nds or remaining tread. I have never had any hydroplaning, fishtailing, or other indications of traction loss with these tires. I am considering Continental PureContact LS tires for the next set.
The vehicle is a 2019 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL and my driving style is very non-aggressive (95% cruise control). We get about 45" of rain per year, and while we do get snow we generally use the 4WD truck if there is snow on the roads.
Thanks!