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      05-18-2013, 06:26 PM   #1
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Continental ExtremeContact DWs?

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I'm dumping my run-flats. I'm probably gonna be purchasing a set of OEM 203's soon. I'll be going with a squared set (18x8). I'm not an aggressive driver and I only pull it out of the garage when it's sunny. So I gotta find some tires. Are the Continental ExtremeContact DW's a good tire? Also, 225/40ZR18 would be the right size correct? I'm gonna pick up a ContiComfortKit to put in the trunk.

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      05-18-2013, 06:34 PM   #2
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I have the Conti DWS on mine, great tire for the Northwest.
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      05-18-2013, 06:39 PM   #3
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I have the Conti DWS on mine, great tire for the Northwest.
Oops... I should have put an apostrophe after the s in the title. I'm actually asking about the DW Max Performance Summer tire not DWS but thanks for the reply.
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      05-18-2013, 08:35 PM   #4
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Well yea, and I was saying the DWS was good, I would imagine that the DW would be just as good if not better because it's not as focused on the colder temps.
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I just put the DW on my 328i, replacing the OEM runflats. I am not an experienced track guy, but for city and highway driving, I am very pleased so far. I have only had them on for a week and a half, so I cant comment on tread life. Grip, cornering and noise have all improved.
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I'm gonna pick up a ContiComfortKit to put in the trunk.
What is this?
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What is this?
Google is hard

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=38
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DW has soft sidewalls, mushy handling, and vague steering feedback IMO.
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For the small price difference I would suggest the Michelin PSS. I priced them against the DWs through most installers and they were not that much more. And you get a lot of tire for your money.

However, I did have the DWS and thought they were fantastic for all weather driving. Even went through some nasty Chicago winters with them and they worked flawlessly.
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For the small price difference I would suggest the Michelin PSS. I priced them against the DWs through most installers and they were not that much more. And you get a lot of tire for your money.

However, I did have the DWS and thought they were fantastic for all weather driving. Even went through some nasty Chicago winters with them and they worked flawlessly.
And you can currently get a $70 rebate on a set of 4 PSSs at Tire Rack...
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For the small price difference I would suggest the Michelin PSS. I priced them against the DWs through most installers and they were not that much more. And you get a lot of tire for your money.

However, I did have the DWS and thought they were fantastic for all weather driving. Even went through some nasty Chicago winters with them and they worked flawlessly.
To be honest, I was looking at the PSS as my first choice, but the proper 17" front configuration was not available.
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And you can currently get a $70 rebate on a set of 4 PSSs at Tire Rack...
And at Costco right now. Just saw when I was in. I had them do the install back in March and they did it wonderfully.
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I've been running the DW's for two summer seasons in the NorthEast and am very satisfied with them as a street tire, particularly if your road conditions are less than stellar. I don't doubt the PSS's are a better performing tire, but they'll also rock your wallet for over 30% more $$
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Thanks guys! I went with the DW's. For the type of driving I do, the DW's should be fine.
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