Continental DWS 06 Review After A Switch From Continental SSR RFT!

delmarco · 07-19-2017, 11:28 AM

Thank you Tirerack for offering the best price and convenient check out option for local shipping and installation!

A quick list of pros and cons for those who don't have time to watch the video.

PROS-
-100% better than SSR Run Flats when it comes to quiet ride comfort and improved ride quality over all.
-DWS means 10/10 performance of dry, wet and snow covered pavement
-Longer than average thread life
-Really good price! Under $600 to replace all tires!

CONS-
-A bit more body roll on the twistes which is too be expected with non RFT tires that naturally have a softer sidewall. But my Kumho Platnum LX had better steering and cornering feel than these DWS06.
-Sidewalls are not that pretty and can look a little bloated on stock 17" rims.
-It could be in my head but my car feels like it is accelerating slower, with more rolling resistance (car slows down quicker after lifting foor of gas pedal), than when I had the RFTs on. Also my braking is not as sharp on dry pavement.

Underground6t9 · 07-20-2017, 08:32 AM

Well you got the all season tire, should have gone with the DW for max performance.

You can't get 10/10 in all 3 categories with one tire.
Dedicated tires is the way to go. Summer tires and winter tires.

delmarco · 07-20-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Underground6t9

Well you got the all season tire, should have gone with the DW for max performance.

You can't get 10/10 in all 3 categories with one tire.
Dedicated tires is the way to go. Summer tires and winter tires.

I live in a hilly town Upstate NY. We get snow more months than sun. I don't have the time, budget or space right now for dedicated tires

Underground6t9 · 07-20-2017, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delmarco

I live in a hilly town Upstate NY. We get snow more months than sun. I don't have the time, budget or space right now for dedicated tires

More the reason to have snow tires, I lived in upsate NY so I know what the winters are like.

Hearf · 07-20-2017, 04:23 PM

Westchester County, NY is not upstate NY.

delmarco · 07-21-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hearf

Westchester County, NY is not upstate NY.

I know. It is just everyone south of the Bronx calls anything north of Yonkers UPSTATE NY! After 10 years I just gave up explaining to NYC Boro people and non-NYers I don't live Upstate NY!

So for purposes of this thread lets just say I live in upstate NY...lol.

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delmarco Major 494 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (1)	Continental DWS 06 Review After A Switch From Continental SSR RFT! Thank you Tirerack for offering the best price and convenient check out option for local shipping and installation! A quick list of pros and cons for those who don't have time to watch the video. PROS- -100% better than SSR Run Flats when it comes to quiet ride comfort and improved ride quality over all. -DWS means 10/10 performance of dry, wet and snow covered pavement -Longer than average thread life -Really good price! Under $600 to replace all tires! CONS- -A bit more body roll on the twistes which is too be expected with non RFT tires that naturally have a softer sidewall. But my Kumho Platnum LX had better steering and cornering feel than these DWS06. -Sidewalls are not that pretty and can look a little bloated on stock 17" rims. -It could be in my head but my car feels like it is accelerating slower, with more rolling resistance (car slows down quicker after lifting foor of gas pedal), than when I had the RFTs on. Also my braking is not as sharp on dry pavement. __________________ VISIT MY GARAGE TO SEE MY BMW E90 MODS: http://directory.e46fanatics.com/use...Mod&UcId=20832
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