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10-06-2010, 01:30 AM | #1 |
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DW or DWS for daily driver Z4 in Seattle
Have been thinking about getting Continental ExtremeContact DW for my Z4, mainly because of their highly rated wet performance (hello from Seattle!).
I don't have to drive my Z4 the 3 days a year where it snows or gets below freezing around here, so I don't need a 'snow' capable tire. But I am wondering whether the DWS flavor makes more sense given the short summers and the not-so-warm climate. Thanks! |
10-06-2010, 06:39 AM | #2 |
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I've run the DWS here in Mid Michigan for a year now on my '03 2.5i with sport pkg. They really do well in low temps, as it is now getting to 32 deg. and below in the mornings some. They seem to still feel soft in lower temps, and don't get squirrelly due to the compounds in the tire not hardening in the cold like most summer tires do. The few times I have driven in the wet, they performed admirably, and the car really felt like driving on dry pavement. I store the car when the snow flies, so don't really use the "S", but really enjoy the tires vs. the run-flats. For the money, they are a really good tire (my opinion, and also Tire Rack's) for the Z4 if you don't really need a track tire, but want good all-season performance. The DW is also a good option, but may not do as well in cooler climes as the DWS. Good luck with the search! |
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10-06-2010, 08:10 AM | #3 |
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I've been kinda debating the same thing, I wonder how much better the DWS is in temps bellow 45°
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10-06-2010, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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Is this for an M? If so, DWSs are on back order. I'm going to go with Blizzaks myself. With all seasons you have an all year round compromise. With a dedicated set of winter and summer wheels you have the best equipment available at all times.
P.S. there are so many Zs in Seattle, we really need to organize a meet. |
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10-06-2010, 04:39 PM | #5 |
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Are Blizzaks really necessary for the single week of light snow we might get around Seattle? It's mostly just rainy and cold. Wouldn't a good set of all seasons be a better winter tire for the days there isn't snow on the ground?
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Maybe if you lived in an area that snowed all winter, you'd need Blizzaks but at that point, if your car is so low that you're doind the plowing, Blizzaks won't even help. |
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10-07-2010, 09:49 AM | #7 |
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You have to remember that while it might not snow, the ambient temperature will still be close to freezing (or below) so I'd rather have a compound that's designed specifically for those temperatures. Again, it's a choice of either having a year-round trade-off or dedicated equipment for each season. Also, the DWS from what I understand will transform to DW (Dry and Wet) and to D (only Dry) according to thread wear, so I'm not sure how long for you'll have the Snow capability. With a dedicated winter set you'll get at least 3 seasons worth of driving.
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10-30-2010, 10:52 AM | #8 |
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The DW is a great tire for dry and wet performance and offers a great ride to boot. If driving in the snow or freezing temps is not an issue, then you will be happy with these tires.
I have them on my Z4MC (245/35/19, 275/30/19) and have been very happy with them on the road and happy on track. They lack ultimate dry grip on the track but make up a bit in consistency; they are simply amazing in the wet. |
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