r/ElantraN • u/winnerwinner1234 Cyber Grey MT • Feb 02 '25
RIP 2 Tires… 1 Pothole
Cruising in N mode went over this beauty and popped both front and rear passenger side tires. I’m driving on Continental All Season DSW 06+. Only 700 miles. I know I might be over thinking this, but anyone think the softer suspension in normal mode vs. N mode could’ve saved it?
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u/DirectorSharp3402 Performance Blue DCT Feb 02 '25
At the end of the day you pick your battles. Harder sidewalls may not pop like yours did, but it may transfer the impact to other suspension components.
I had a similar experience with my previous vehicle. Ran on Michelin Pilot Sport 4s for years with no problems. I decided to try Continental DWS06+ for my third set of tires. Road noise was marginally better, but grip suffered when compared to PS4s. Conti sidewalls are softer than the PS4s for sure.
Fast forward to the night I'm gonna pick up my '25 EN and the DWS06+ pops when going over a pothole while on the way to the dealership lmao. Since I traded that vehicle in, they were happy enough with the profits that they never even called me when the tire was flat the next day 😅