Continental extremecontact DW vs Pilot Sport A/S Plus

mariusz335i · 08-19-2010, 08:29 PM

I want to replace my stock tires with a new set of regular-non run flat tires.I have narrowed my selection to Continental extreme contact DW and Michellin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.On Tirerack.com Continental tires are higher rated than Michelin.I have always been big fan of Michelin tires,thats why I have hard time to make right choice.Please help me.I own 2007 335i with sport p.Thanks.

adrianBMW99 · 08-19-2010, 08:37 PM

I have pilot sports on my 2011 sedan and I couldn't be more happier. Somehow, I think you already knew this though

ekis18 · 08-19-2010, 10:04 PM

I have had the Contis on mine for 2k and I couldn't be "more" happier!

...btw they're awesome on wet roads!

Hedges · 08-19-2010, 10:41 PM

I too have contis dw and I also couldn't be "extra more" happier!

cb4 · 08-19-2010, 10:53 PM

+1 for conti dw. Most happiest I be.

driverman · 08-20-2010, 07:21 AM

I have the DW's and I love them. They aren't as responsive as the RFT's or the PS2's, but they are smoother and quieter.

roadkillrob · 08-20-2010, 07:46 AM

I just had some huge problems with Continentals, belts breaking bubbles etc, 20k miles on ProContact Plus. Car was a gently driven 2008 A6 with no potholes etc. Continental wouldn't stand behind their product - a lot of searching around the web showed many issues and the same complaint that the Continental warranty means nothing and no one every is able to get a claim processed. Went to a local reputable indy tire specialist and his answer was that Continental makes mediocre tires at best and they have more than a normal amount of issues with their products and recommended to stay away from them. I would do PS/2's all the way - had much better luck with Michelin products and the M3 guys love the stock PS/2's that come on the M3's and a lot of guys on the forum have swithced to PS/2's and given rave reviews.

Just my 2 cents, but I will never give Continental any of my hard earned cash!

cliverman · 08-20-2010, 09:25 AM

Conti FTMFW! I could not be more happy. Had Michelins on my C32 and they were great after the break in but then about 4/5K got extremely noisy. Had another set put on (Michelin support = excellent) and they too had the same problems about 5K. Since then I have never trusted Michelins. Not a cost issue. My Conti's cost ~$900 the PSs were roughly the same maybe a tad more but that was not the deciding factor.

driverman · 08-20-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just had some huge problems with Continentals, belts breaking bubbles etc, 20k miles on ProContact Plus. Car was a gently driven 2008 A6 with no potholes etc. Continental wouldn't stand behind their product - a lot of searching around the web showed many issues and the same complaint that the Continental warranty means nothing and no one every is able to get a claim processed. Went to a local reputable indy tire specialist and his answer was that Continental makes mediocre tires at best and they have more than a normal amount of issues with their products and recommended to stay away from them. I would do PS/2's all the way - had much better luck with Michelin products and the M3 guys love the stock PS/2's that come on the M3's and a lot of guys on the forum have swithced to PS/2's and given rave reviews.

Just my 2 cents, but I will never give Continental any of my hard earned cash!

There was something wrong with the PS2's I had on my E90 with ZSP. They got rough after 70 mph. I balanced them twice and did an alignment at my local dealer. No luck.

I called Tirerack and they contacted Michelin, who offered me a substantial discount on my next set. Given the experience I had with the 1st set, I didn't want to buy the PS2's again, but I was impressed with the way Tirerack and Michelin handled the problem. I bought the Conti DW's and I'm happy I did.

02themax · 08-20-2010, 12:53 PM

Love my Conti DW tires, they're not very good until broken in but after that they truly are impressive.

Hedges · 08-20-2010, 02:06 PM

I came from 4 different sets of T1R's and after this year is my first time using Conti DW! They are truely night a day with comfortness + sound! They look alot better with the nice side profiles as well!

driverman · 08-20-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 02themax

Love my Conti DW tires, they're not very good until broken in but after that they truly are impressive.

Well said - in terms of handling. When brand new, they feel soft, especially in my E90 with ZSP at 32 psi. That makes them smooth and quiet but not very responsive. After they break in, the handling improves a lot and they ride a little rougher, but they are still smooth and quiet.

twinturbopg · 08-20-2010, 06:21 PM

well I dont have the DW but I have the DWS...and after the break in there a lil bit quiter so I can agree to that....I actually have the PS/2 on my Cayman and those tires are good just too soft for my taste personally...but I'm sure they rock on the track...and I have a feeling they wont last long anyways...but I guess thats expected...its hard for me to do a 1 to 1 comparion between the tires because they really are on 2 different type of cars....hope this helps a lil...btw since the PS/2 wont last long you could go either way and try out both...I would suggest buy a set and c how it is and if you dont like it sell it...I'm sure somebody will pick them up.

in terms of warranty handling with the conti's...thats why you buy from a big name supplier like Big O tires which will handle all that stuff for you in terms of tread wear warranty etc...just my 2 cents.

rothwem · 08-21-2010, 04:06 PM

The DWs are a different type of tire than the pilot sport plus A/S's, the A/S's are all season while the DWs are pure summer tires. The DW's are going to handle better but be bricks in cold weather or snow.

E90 Skye · 08-21-2010, 05:29 PM

funny thing is over the past 2 years I've had both. Can't go wrong with either. The Conti DWs def handle better, feel a little less squishy, are just as quiet too. I loved my Michelin A/S Plus and still have them on a set of stock 17s, and may stick them back on in december or so... But since I'm in Texas the cold weather advantage of an all season tire is only useful for a month out of the year. The Michelin's def rode smooth, have great tread life and are extremely comfortable over bumpy roads.
The conti's ride just as quietly as the Michelin's but handle better, they feel like they have grip to a much further limit, but are a little tougher over bumpy stuff... but that might be because I'm running a lower profile and it is a max performance tire after all...

you can't go wrong with either one. and since you live in Pensacola you probably don't need the all season michelins... I'd go with the conti's if i were you. (they have good tread life too from what I've noticed. I have about 13k on my conti's and they are just as good as when I first got them, maybe a little grippier on center now)

The Michelins i highly recommend too if you just want a soft comfortable ride with great tread life or if you live in colder climates and you need an all season tire.

Good luck!

Gary@TireRack · 08-23-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by msrothwell

The DWs are a different type of tire than the pilot sport plus A/S's, the A/S's are all season while the DWs are pure summer tires. The DW's are going to handle better but be bricks in cold weather or snow.

+1

bavarian19 · 08-23-2010, 10:47 AM

If it is the DWS, I plan on getting them as replacements for my OEM 230's soon. I am running GY asymetrics, but need something that will handle light snow.

twinturbopg · 08-24-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

If it is the DWS, I plan on getting them as replacements for my OEM 230's soon. I am running GY asymetrics, but need something that will handle light snow.

they are great...and tests prove them!

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mariusz335i Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pensacola iTrader: (0)	Continental extremecontact DW vs Pilot Sport A/S Plus I want to replace my stock tires with a new set of regular-non run flat tires.I have narrowed my selection to Continental extreme contact DW and Michellin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.On Tirerack.com Continental tires are higher rated than Michelin.I have always been big fan of Michelin tires,thats why I have hard time to make right choice.Please help me.I own 2007 335i with sport p.Thanks.
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08-19-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
adrianBMW99 First Lieutenant 90 Rep 328 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Michelin P/S for the win! I have pilot sports on my 2011 sedan and I couldn't be more happier. Somehow, I think you already knew this though
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ekis18 Rippin' n Tearin'! 23 Rep 224 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	I have had the Contis on mine for 2k and I couldn't be "more" happier! ...btw they're awesome on wet roads! __________________
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08-19-2010, 10:41 PM	#4
Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	I too have contis dw and I also couldn't be "extra more" happier!
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08-19-2010, 10:53 PM	#5
cb4 Captain 60 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	+1 for conti dw. Most happiest I be.
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08-20-2010, 07:21 AM	#6
driverman Captain 38 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2008 328i 6MT - SOLD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I have the DW's and I love them. They aren't as responsive as the RFT's or the PS2's, but they are smoother and quieter.
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08-20-2010, 07:46 AM	#7
roadkillrob Major General 863 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	I just had some huge problems with Continentals, belts breaking bubbles etc, 20k miles on ProContact Plus. Car was a gently driven 2008 A6 with no potholes etc. Continental wouldn't stand behind their product - a lot of searching around the web showed many issues and the same complaint that the Continental warranty means nothing and no one every is able to get a claim processed. Went to a local reputable indy tire specialist and his answer was that Continental makes mediocre tires at best and they have more than a normal amount of issues with their products and recommended to stay away from them. I would do PS/2's all the way - had much better luck with Michelin products and the M3 guys love the stock PS/2's that come on the M3's and a lot of guys on the forum have swithced to PS/2's and given rave reviews. Just my 2 cents, but I will never give Continental any of my hard earned cash! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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cliverman Captain 956 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Join Date: May 2005 Location: Durham,NC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Conti FTMFW Conti FTMFW! I could not be more happy. Had Michelins on my C32 and they were great after the break in but then about 4/5K got extremely noisy. Had another set put on (Michelin support = excellent) and they too had the same problems about 5K. Since then I have never trusted Michelins. Not a cost issue. My Conti's cost ~$900 the PSs were roughly the same maybe a tad more but that was not the deciding factor. __________________ 2022 X3M 2017 Cayman (Ret) 2019 X3 M40i (Ret.) 2015 F82 ///M4 (Ret.) 2011 E92 ///M3 (Ret.)
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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	Love my Conti DW tires, they're not very good until broken in but after that they truly are impressive. __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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Hedges Major General 116 Rep 5,178 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (8)	I came from 4 different sets of T1R's and after this year is my first time using Conti DW! They are truely night a day with comfortness + sound! They look alot better with the nice side profiles as well!
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twinturbopg How you like them apples? 40 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SD & OC its where I belong iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	well I dont have the DW but I have the DWS...and after the break in there a lil bit quiter so I can agree to that....I actually have the PS/2 on my Cayman and those tires are good just too soft for my taste personally...but I'm sure they rock on the track...and I have a feeling they wont last long anyways...but I guess thats expected...its hard for me to do a 1 to 1 comparion between the tires because they really are on 2 different type of cars....hope this helps a lil...btw since the PS/2 wont last long you could go either way and try out both...I would suggest buy a set and c how it is and if you dont like it sell it...I'm sure somebody will pick them up. in terms of warranty handling with the conti's...thats why you buy from a big name supplier like Big O tires which will handle all that stuff for you in terms of tread wear warranty etc...just my 2 cents. __________________ V5 rev2.5 \| VExhaust \| V1 KW \| V701 \| H&R Sway Bars \| Ram Air Scoops \| DCI WTB: stock mirror cover for pre-lci e90
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rothwem Major 475 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328i Wagon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	The DWs are a different type of tire than the pilot sport plus A/S's, the A/S's are all season while the DWs are pure summer tires. The DW's are going to handle better but be bricks in cold weather or snow.
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08-21-2010, 05:29 PM	#15
E90 Skye Lieutenant 34 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1)	funny thing is over the past 2 years I've had both. Can't go wrong with either. The Conti DWs def handle better, feel a little less squishy, are just as quiet too. I loved my Michelin A/S Plus and still have them on a set of stock 17s, and may stick them back on in december or so... But since I'm in Texas the cold weather advantage of an all season tire is only useful for a month out of the year. The Michelin's def rode smooth, have great tread life and are extremely comfortable over bumpy roads. The conti's ride just as quietly as the Michelin's but handle better, they feel like they have grip to a much further limit, but are a little tougher over bumpy stuff... but that might be because I'm running a lower profile and it is a max performance tire after all... you can't go wrong with either one. and since you live in Pensacola you probably don't need the all season michelins... I'd go with the conti's if i were you. (they have good tread life too from what I've noticed. I have about 13k on my conti's and they are just as good as when I first got them, maybe a little grippier on center now) The Michelins i highly recommend too if you just want a soft comfortable ride with great tread life or if you live in colder climates and you need an all season tire. Good luck! __________________ CURRENT - E36 M3 Alpine White \| BC Coils \| FROMERLY - 2006 Jet Black 330i \| Premium Package \| ZF AT \| LUX 4.0 \| Jlevi M3 Front Bumper \| CF Mtech spoiler \| Gloss Black Grill \| Msport wheel \| Blacklines \| Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit \| BMS PBX
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08-23-2010, 10:47 AM	#17
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	If it is the DWS, I plan on getting them as replacements for my OEM 230's soon. I am running GY asymetrics, but need something that will handle light snow.
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