Conti DW's vs Mich PSS

TotalPower · 11-25-2011, 09:07 AM

Looking to order one or the other to replace my stock 18" RFT's. The Continental DW's are bout $300 bucks cheaper and have a higher tread wear (340 vs 300). I know they will both be a nice upgrade over stock runflats, but will there be a noticeable difference between the two tires?

I have not raced nor plan to. I just drive around the city or do some mountain runs every couple months. Most of my miles are done on California freeways (no snow, little rain, pretty moderate temps).

anerbe · 11-25-2011, 07:47 PM

Daily driver with occasional track/canyon run, DW's

Mainly track/canyon, PSS

It'll be a shame to wear out those PSS with mainly straight highway.
I'd personally go for better wear and comfort.

TotalPower · 11-26-2011, 09:29 AM

thank you. I figure you're right about that

Morpheus · 11-26-2011, 11:48 AM

love my DW's. lots of road noise in my opinion, but otherwise great. never tried the michelins.

Gary@TireRack · 11-28-2011, 11:41 AM

Both tires are surprisingly quiet for such high performance tires. The Michelin PSS does have more dry and wet grip but you would need to weight the cost difference into your decision.

Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp

VMRWheels · 11-29-2011, 05:53 PM

Continental DWs are great for everyday driving. If you're just looking for something to get around town with I think those would suit you just fine. If you were to push the car hard though, expect that the PSS would be better. You have to figure in the cost, the type of driving you will be doing, etc. If you only plan on driving spirited once in a while the DWs may make more sense.

11-25-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
TotalPower Lieutenant 32 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Conti DW's vs Mich PSS Looking to order one or the other to replace my stock 18" RFT's. The Continental DW's are bout $300 bucks cheaper and have a higher tread wear (340 vs 300). I know they will both be a nice upgrade over stock runflats, but will there be a noticeable difference between the two tires? I have not raced nor plan to. I just drive around the city or do some mountain runs every couple months. Most of my miles are done on California freeways (no snow, little rain, pretty moderate temps).
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-25-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	Daily driver with occasional track/canyon run, DW's Mainly track/canyon, PSS It'll be a shame to wear out those PSS with mainly straight highway. I'd personally go for better wear and comfort.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-26-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
TotalPower Lieutenant 32 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Vert AW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	thank you. I figure you're right about that
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-26-2011, 11:48 AM	#4
Morpheus Captain 25 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cockaigne iTrader: (1)	love my DW's. lots of road noise in my opinion, but otherwise great. never tried the michelins.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-28-2011, 11:41 AM	#5
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Both tires are surprisingly quiet for such high performance tires. The Michelin PSS does have more dry and wet grip but you would need to weight the cost difference into your decision. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-29-2011, 05:53 PM	#6
VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2038 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Continental DWs are great for everyday driving. If you're just looking for something to get around town with I think those would suit you just fine. If you were to push the car hard though, expect that the PSS would be better. You have to figure in the cost, the type of driving you will be doing, etc. If you only plan on driving spirited once in a while the DWs may make more sense. __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
	Appreciate 0 Quote