Continental Extreme Contact DWS

hwa786 · 03-28-2011, 12:45 PM

Anyone have these tires on their car? How do you like them? What else should I consider for tire size 235/35/19. More info on the DWS tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....utoModel=328xi Sedan&autoModClar=Base Model

Edit post: well guys, continental dws are on back order and it will take 4-6 weeks delivery, so I have settled for these tires, check em out and let me know what you think. I cant wait 4-6 weeks because I have a bubble in my front right tire of my runflats. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

1QuikWS6 · 03-29-2011, 02:22 AM

Well, if you're looking for an All-Season tire, they are rated damn high for wet driving & fairly good in snow + have good wear characteristics (mileage warranty) - however I have also read that their dry handling 'crispness' is not everything it should be.

Which tends to reason, as a tire that is made to perform decently in several situations, is never gonna be best in all at the same time.

Personally, I run a seperate set of aftermarket 17" Wheels with Blizzak WS70's all the way around in the winter - so that I have the best for winter ice/snow driving.

I just picked up a staggered set of the MiRo 942's (BMW Perfomance reps) in 18" with the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires in 225/40R18 front/255/35R18 rear.

It is fair to mention that any non-RFT tire is not gonna handle like a RFT tire due to their softer/more flexible sidewalls. That can be remedied to some extent by running up to 3psi more per tire over recommended psi to help stiffen without any problems...

Since I have dedicated snow tires, I wanted the best for dry handling & wet driving in a High Performance Summer tire - there wasn't one bad review for the DW's, and all the testing done on them shows they excel in the handlng/wet driving areas + their wear was fairly good (much better than the cheaper Hankooks)

They were a mid level tire as far as expense goes. A little more than the DWS at $818 for the staggered set...

cssnms · 03-29-2011, 09:19 AM

I am very happy with the snow, wet and dry traction of my DWS. I don't take my car to the track, just back road weekend cruising and they are more than adequate for this purpose. Very happy with the overall performance of this all season tire.

SebringS2k · 03-29-2011, 09:22 AM

I'm trying to make this decision as well, comparing it to the Yoko Envigor...about ~$100 less than the Conti's. Think I'm leaning towards the Conti's, but I'm not tracking the car, so the difference might be minimal

hwa786 · 03-29-2011, 12:26 PM

I'm looking for tires that I can drive on all year long. I have the stock bridgestone runflats right now, and I want out of them, plus I have another set of rims I need to put on. So these tires will be all year long for me, so I need good all-season tires. These showed good reviews thats why I posted about them here to hear your guys reviews

Denny347 · 03-29-2011, 12:53 PM

I have them on my 330i. Love 'em. The sidewall are a bit softer than dedicated summer tires. However, with a softer sidewall, you get decreased road noise and better ride. Don't think they don't still feel sporty...they do. They are probably the BEST AS tire for snow. Not as good as dedicated snows but far better than any AS tire I have driven to date. I am glad I bought them.

drocay · 03-29-2011, 01:14 PM

Just installed them on my e92, all i can say is get em. Great handling and feel compared to stock RFT's.

hwa786 · 03-29-2011, 02:45 PM

nice answers, any other tire that would compare with this?

ERANG A LANG · 03-29-2011, 09:58 PM

haha i was waiting for 4 months for them to bring out the 235/35/19 for thos tires but they never did!

Viral · 03-30-2011, 02:45 PM

I'm actually gonna go this route myself.........

hwa786 · 03-31-2011, 01:40 PM

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Tom K. · 03-31-2011, 02:07 PM

The DWS is a very good tire and an excellent value. The only downside is a slightly mushier feeling while cornering, although the grip is fine. It tightens up with about 2~3 psi over stock.

Tom

Proxibid · 04-02-2011, 11:00 PM

Continental DWS tires are awesome! I've been running them for the past 2000 miles in one of the worst Nebraska winters. They are quieter than stock, provide a better ride, and they do a fine job of soaking up the high frequency bumps and expansion joints. Best of all, they can handle 6 inches of snow with ease. Buy these tires!

BlackSheep343 · 04-03-2011, 01:10 AM

I Have them on my 330i. Compared to the horrible Potenza RFTs, the DWSs are far superior for the all season everyday driver... I have yet to try them on the track, CANNOT WAIT!!!

225/40ZR -18
255/35ZR -18

ladius · 04-03-2011, 02:10 AM

I just got the DWS last weekend. they were installed at 35 psi all around. No more tramlining, no more loud booms when hitting small potholes and much quieter over all kinds of road imperfections. I take a few turns in my commute somewhat aggressively and could not really feel much difference in handling. I guess the only down side is it doesn't look as cool as the OEM run flats!

deliciousE · 08-10-2011, 01:35 AM

I just got these tires in stock size (205/55ZR16), and although they ride amazing compared to the stock RFT, they are losing pressure rather quickly. In a week I lost 3-5lbs in the fronts and up to 10psi in the rears. I've read these tires need to be high pressure mounted to seal correctly...any comments on this issue? Should I have my installer redo the work?

georgelb · 08-10-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by deliciousE

I just got these tires in stock size (205/55ZR16), and although they ride amazing compared to the stock RFT, they are losing pressure rather quickly. In a week I lost 3-5lbs in the fronts and up to 10psi in the rears. I've read these tires need to be high pressure mounted to seal correctly...any comments on this issue? Should I have my installer redo the work?

I've had mine since at least October and have not experienced anything of the sort; I would have them re-done.

PerryTM · 08-11-2011, 12:11 PM

Does anyone have a picture of the DWS on an e92 *with stock rims* I was thinking about getting these tires as well. But don't know how they will look. Thanks.

georgelb · 08-11-2011, 05:04 PM

I'm too lazy to pull the car out and take a picture of the whole thing...but here are some piecemeal pictures.

PerryTM · 08-11-2011, 05:22 PM

Thank you *georgelb* !!! Nice car too.

msitter · 08-12-2011, 10:16 AM

I took off the RFT and replaced them with DWS tires. I also used a 225/45-18 front and a 255/40-18 rear. This filled the wheel well better and greatly improved the ride and quietness. Also many squeaks and rattles went away due to less pounding over bumps.

POINTMAN · 08-13-2011, 10:28 AM

I installed the DWS 19" 235/35 f 265/30 r and I'm enjoying every minute of my commute now! As stated above no more tram lining smoother bump and expansion joint absorption. Aggressive cornering is a bit mushy but acceptable for an all season tire. Great tire for the money and purpose if you're not tracking your car. Buy these Mofos ASAP price goes up as winter approaches!!!

03-28-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Continental Extreme Contact DWS Anyone have these tires on their car? How do you like them? What else should I consider for tire size 235/35/19. More info on the DWS tires: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....utoModel=328xi Sedan&autoModClar=Base Model Edit post: well guys, continental dws are on back order and it will take 4-6 weeks delivery, so I have settled for these tires, check em out and let me know what you think. I cant wait 4-6 weeks because I have a bubble in my front right tire of my runflats. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic Last edited by hwa786; 03-31-2011 at 01:39 PM..
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03-29-2011, 02:22 AM	#2
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Well, if you're looking for an All-Season tire, they are rated damn high for wet driving & fairly good in snow + have good wear characteristics (mileage warranty) - however I have also read that their dry handling 'crispness' is not everything it should be. Which tends to reason, as a tire that is made to perform decently in several situations, is never gonna be best in all at the same time. Personally, I run a seperate set of aftermarket 17" Wheels with Blizzak WS70's all the way around in the winter - so that I have the best for winter ice/snow driving. I just picked up a staggered set of the MiRo 942's (BMW Perfomance reps) in 18" with the Continental ExtremeContact DW tires in 225/40R18 front/255/35R18 rear. It is fair to mention that any non-RFT tire is not gonna handle like a RFT tire due to their softer/more flexible sidewalls. That can be remedied to some extent by running up to 3psi more per tire over recommended psi to help stiffen without any problems... Since I have dedicated snow tires, I wanted the best for dry handling & wet driving in a High Performance Summer tire - there wasn't one bad review for the DW's, and all the testing done on them shows they excel in the handlng/wet driving areas + their wear was fairly good (much better than the cheaper Hankooks) They were a mid level tire as far as expense goes. A little more than the DWS at $818 for the staggered set... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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03-29-2011, 09:19 AM	#3
cssnms Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,175 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	I am very happy with the snow, wet and dry traction of my DWS. I don't take my car to the track, just back road weekend cruising and they are more than adequate for this purpose. Very happy with the overall performance of this all season tire.
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03-29-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
SebringS2k Private First Class 6 Rep 183 Posts Drives: '08 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wilmington iTrader: (0)	I'm trying to make this decision as well, comparing it to the Yoko Envigor...about ~$100 less than the Conti's. Think I'm leaning towards the Conti's, but I'm not tracking the car, so the difference might be minimal
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03-29-2011, 12:26 PM	#5
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	I'm looking for tires that I can drive on all year long. I have the stock bridgestone runflats right now, and I want out of them, plus I have another set of rims I need to put on. So these tires will be all year long for me, so I need good all-season tires. These showed good reviews thats why I posted about them here to hear your guys reviews __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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03-29-2011, 12:53 PM	#6
Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	I have them on my 330i. Love 'em. The sidewall are a bit softer than dedicated summer tires. However, with a softer sidewall, you get decreased road noise and better ride. Don't think they don't still feel sporty...they do. They are probably the BEST AS tire for snow. Not as good as dedicated snows but far better than any AS tire I have driven to date. I am glad I bought them.
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03-29-2011, 01:14 PM	#7
drocay Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: SGM E92 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (2)	Just installed them on my e92, all i can say is get em. Great handling and feel compared to stock RFT's.
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03-29-2011, 02:45 PM	#8
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	nice answers, any other tire that would compare with this? __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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03-29-2011, 09:58 PM	#9
ERANG A LANG Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i black/black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Vancouver iTrader: (1)	haha i was waiting for 4 months for them to bring out the 235/35/19 for thos tires but they never did!
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Viral Major 41 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NYC/T.O. iTrader: (1)	I'm actually gonna go this route myself.........
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03-31-2011, 01:40 PM	#11
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	First Post Edited __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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03-31-2011, 02:07 PM	#12
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The DWS is a very good tire and an excellent value. The only downside is a slightly mushier feeling while cornering, although the grip is fine. It tightens up with about 2~3 psi over stock. Tom
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04-02-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
Proxibid New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Omaha, NE USA iTrader: (0)	Continental DWS tires are awesome! I've been running them for the past 2000 miles in one of the worst Nebraska winters. They are quieter than stock, provide a better ride, and they do a fine job of soaking up the high frequency bumps and expansion joints. Best of all, they can handle 6 inches of snow with ease. Buy these tires!
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04-03-2011, 01:10 AM	#14
BlackSheep343 No Stress!! 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	I Have them on my 330i. Compared to the horrible Potenza RFTs, the DWSs are far superior for the all season everyday driver... I have yet to try them on the track, CANNOT WAIT!!! 225/40ZR -18 255/35ZR -18 __________________ "Quick, turn on the windshield wipers, act normal!"
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04-03-2011, 02:10 AM	#15
ladius Private First Class 17 Rep 184 Posts Drives: '06 bmw 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I just got the DWS last weekend. they were installed at 35 psi all around. No more tramlining, no more loud booms when hitting small potholes and much quieter over all kinds of road imperfections. I take a few turns in my commute somewhat aggressively and could not really feel much difference in handling. I guess the only down side is it doesn't look as cool as the OEM run flats!
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08-10-2011, 01:35 AM	#16
deliciousE New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2006 325i 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I just got these tires in stock size (205/55ZR16), and although they ride amazing compared to the stock RFT, they are losing pressure rather quickly. In a week I lost 3-5lbs in the fronts and up to 10psi in the rears. I've read these tires need to be high pressure mounted to seal correctly...any comments on this issue? Should I have my installer redo the work?
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08-11-2011, 12:11 PM	#18
PerryTM Local Celebrity 30 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2010 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3)	Does anyone have a picture of the DWS on an e92 with stock rims I was thinking about getting these tires as well. But don't know how they will look. Thanks. __________________ e82 10' 135i MSport - Zak
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08-11-2011, 05:04 PM	#19
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	I'm too lazy to pull the car out and take a picture of the whole thing...but here are some piecemeal pictures.
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08-11-2011, 05:22 PM	#20
PerryTM Local Celebrity 30 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2010 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3)	Thank you georgelb !!! Nice car too. __________________ e82 10' 135i MSport - Zak
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08-12-2011, 10:16 AM	#21
msitter New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greer, SC iTrader: (0)	I took off the RFT and replaced them with DWS tires. I also used a 225/45-18 front and a 255/40-18 rear. This filled the wheel well better and greatly improved the ride and quietness. Also many squeaks and rattles went away due to less pounding over bumps.
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08-13-2011, 10:28 AM	#22
POINTMAN Private 2 Rep 61 Posts Drives: F80 M3 2016 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC/ Miami iTrader: (0)	I installed the DWS 19" 235/35 f 265/30 r and I'm enjoying every minute of my commute now! As stated above no more tram lining smoother bump and expansion joint absorption. Aggressive cornering is a bit mushy but acceptable for an all season tire. Great tire for the money and purpose if you're not tracking your car. Buy these Mofos ASAP price goes up as winter approaches!!!
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