*** Review *** Continental ExtremeContact DWS

nmtdriver · 12-23-2009, 02:54 AM

I figured I'd bump this an add that these tires are pretty damn good in the snow. I put them on my e46 330ci and had a chance to really test them. They do well in everything but solid ice. Of course, in heavier snow it has a more difficult time, but u can manage some hills as long as u have momentum.

here is the vid i created. Excuse the ghettoness, I filmed and edited it myself, lol.

oh and if u hate techno, just mute it, lol.

///AV_330i · 12-23-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPM90

Really?
The Mich Plus were better in the wet than the DWS?
TireRack review seemed to indicate that the DWS was the best in the rain.

Do you think your experience was because the DWS were too new?
After a few hundred miles I find my DWS are grippier.

It's good to know that I didn't miss much not going with the higher priced Mich tires.

Nah the michelins were definitely better in the wet. It was like being on RAILS...they were amazing. I drove just like I was in the dry, and with the DWS, I have to take it a little easier. It COULD have something to do with the fact that the Michelins were on my old car (e90 330) and the Contis are on my new car (e90 335) but theres a definite difference. Still though...I much prefer the DWS.

doubled24 · 06-04-2010, 01:51 PM

DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES IF YOU CARE ABOUT PERFORMANCE

feels like my car is fucking swaying left and right on the highway at 80+, bad news bears

GreenPlease · 06-04-2010, 02:18 PM

Check your tire pressure and then check your suspension. I have 15,000 miles on mine now and I've had no such experience. In fact, I'm still amazed how quiet they are this long into their tread life.

Argent60 · 06-05-2010, 05:40 AM

I'd love to hear some stories of how good these tires are in the snow.

jaco · 06-05-2010, 10:54 AM

I had these on my last car, a 06 TL. They worked well but the car did seem to want to wander at speed and they do have soft sidewalls. The car would roll a bit before it would grab. In the snow they were pretty good, i never did get stuck. But before the Acura i had a bunch of trucks so its hard to compare.

Perfectus · 06-07-2010, 12:17 AM

The fronts for a ZSP e92 have been on backorder for a couple of months on Tirerack...where is everyone getting theirs?

bimmer_335 · 06-11-2010, 12:01 PM

Can someone tell me about the cornering of this tire... I'd be going from ContiExtreme3 to DWS... so i do expect DWS to be somewhat softer but I dont want to buy very spongy tires... you know what i mean.

I appreciate everyone's input.

chowser51 · 06-12-2010, 10:02 AM

had no problems doing ~50 in a 25mph curve with these tires. car actually slowed itself down, but i never lost traction.

I had cruise set at 50 and went into the curve. car slowed itself down a bit but went back up to 50 after the road straightened out. then of course i had to pull over soon after cuz there was a cop car after the curve that lasered me.

bimmer_335 · 06-12-2010, 12:10 PM

thanks man... since you're in Cleveland... how are they holding up in winter or do you still have a dedicated winter set?

jrobwitt05 · 06-17-2010, 10:17 AM

great review, thanks!

TN_3 · 06-18-2010, 10:05 AM

So I keep getting conflicting reviews of these tires in terms of sidewall flex/stability vs the Pilot Sport A/S. I am currently trying to decide between the Pilot A/S and the DWS, and my focus is more on dry handling and steering response. Seems like the DWS get the nod in wet, snow, and comfort, while the Pilot A/S handle better in the dry with greater responsiveness. Is this the consensus?

66BM · 06-22-2010, 12:46 PM

I have a set of these for sale if anyone is interested. I had them on an M3, but its since been turned into a dedicated track car and they are now sitting in storage. They have roughly 1000 miles on them and still look brand spanking new.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Here is the original listing on this site. Will part with them for 550 shipped.

4 Almost new tires. Great all season tire. > 1000 miles on them.

255/40/18
275/40/18

Best Offer. Retail is 190+ a tire. Free Shipping.

NISMOFO · 08-25-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm planning on ordering a set of these anyday now. I love the DW, but the DWS win mainly for treadwear reasons....slightly cheaper too.

I was looking at the Michelins as well.....funny because that was the number one tire I was comparing these to.

The one thing about the Michelins vs. these is that it looks like you can rotate the Michelins (side to side)....but not the Continentals.

66BM · 08-25-2010, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISMOFO

I'm planning on ordering a set of these anyday now. I love the DW, but the DWS win mainly for treadwear reasons....slightly cheaper too.

I was looking at the Michelins as well.....funny because that was the number one tire I was comparing these to.

The one thing about the Michelins vs. these is that it looks like you can rotate the Michelins (side to side)....but not the Continentals.

Let me know if you want them. These are still available

NISMOFO · 08-29-2010, 12:58 PM

Getting the dws installed as we speak. I figure I need higher tire pressure now. 2 or 3 psi more sound about right?

66BM · 10-25-2010, 06:32 PM

Still have these for sale. Still sitting in storage. CHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEAAAAP!! Let me know who wants/needs. Thanks.

adamm3k · 12-14-2011, 05:52 PM

Great Tires. I can vouch

12-23-2009, 02:54 AM	#23
nmtdriver Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: lowly old e46 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: all over cali iTrader: (0)	I figured I'd bump this an add that these tires are pretty damn good in the snow. I put them on my e46 330ci and had a chance to really test them. They do well in everything but solid ice. Of course, in heavier snow it has a more difficult time, but u can manage some hills as long as u have momentum. here is the vid i created. Excuse the ghettoness, I filmed and edited it myself, lol. oh and if u hate techno, just mute it, lol.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2010, 01:51 PM	#25
doubled24 Private First Class 15 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	DO NOT BUY THESE TIRES IF YOU CARE ABOUT PERFORMANCE feels like my car is fucking swaying left and right on the highway at 80+, bad news bears
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2010, 02:18 PM	#26
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Check your tire pressure and then check your suspension. I have 15,000 miles on mine now and I've had no such experience. In fact, I'm still amazed how quiet they are this long into their tread life. __________________ Cars>Women
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-05-2010, 05:40 AM	#27
Argent60 Private First Class 5 Rep 124 Posts Drives: A6 3.0t Prestige Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wild, Wonderful WV iTrader: (0)	I'd love to hear some stories of how good these tires are in the snow.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-05-2010, 10:54 AM	#28
jaco Captain 44 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 SSII Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy iTrader: (2)	I had these on my last car, a 06 TL. They worked well but the car did seem to want to wander at speed and they do have soft sidewalls. The car would roll a bit before it would grab. In the snow they were pretty good, i never did get stuck. But before the Acura i had a bunch of trucks so its hard to compare. __________________ Jacob 2015 Chevy SS In 2011 E90 M3 DCT SSII Out
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-07-2010, 12:17 AM	#29
Perfectus Major 35 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: e92 335i/F10 528XI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA/MD iTrader: (10)	The fronts for a ZSP e92 have been on backorder for a couple of months on Tirerack...where is everyone getting theirs? __________________ 2012 528XI Saphire Black Stock for now 2007 e92 335i - Monaco Blue Injen DCI w/ Cyba Scoop - M-Tech Rear - ///M3 Rear Lip Spoiler - ///M5 SMG Shift Knob & iDrive Knob - BMW Performance Hand Brake - BMWCCA Member
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-11-2010, 12:01 PM	#30
bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	Can someone tell me about the cornering of this tire... I'd be going from ContiExtreme3 to DWS... so i do expect DWS to be somewhat softer but I dont want to buy very spongy tires... you know what i mean. I appreciate everyone's input.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2010, 10:02 AM	#31
chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	had no problems doing ~50 in a 25mph curve with these tires. car actually slowed itself down, but i never lost traction. I had cruise set at 50 and went into the curve. car slowed itself down a bit but went back up to 50 after the road straightened out. then of course i had to pull over soon after cuz there was a cop car after the curve that lasered me.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-12-2010, 12:10 PM	#32
bimmer_335 Major 177 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	thanks man... since you're in Cleveland... how are they holding up in winter or do you still have a dedicated winter set?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2010, 10:17 AM	#33
jrobwitt05 Private 3 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OH iTrader: (2)	great review, thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-18-2010, 10:05 AM	#34
TN_3 Major 342 Rep 1,352 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Franklin, TN iTrader: (10) Garage List 2020 BMW X5 M50i G05 [0.00] 2018 BMW M3 CS F80 [0.00]	So I keep getting conflicting reviews of these tires in terms of sidewall flex/stability vs the Pilot Sport A/S. I am currently trying to decide between the Pilot A/S and the DWS, and my focus is more on dry handling and steering response. Seems like the DWS get the nod in wet, snow, and comfort, while the Pilot A/S handle better in the dry with greater responsiveness. Is this the consensus? __________________ 2018 M3 CS F80 l SMB l EXEC 2020 X5 M50i G05 l MW l BLACK l PREM l DHP l 22” l PARK l EXT S-LINE l LASER l TH l AG
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2010, 12:46 PM	#35
66BM First Lieutenant 29 Rep 345 Posts Drives: ML63 AMG, E92 M3, E60 M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hell iTrader: (1)	I have a set of these for sale if anyone is interested. I had them on an M3, but its since been turned into a dedicated track car and they are now sitting in storage. They have roughly 1000 miles on them and still look brand spanking new. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the original listing on this site. Will part with them for 550 shipped. 4 Almost new tires. Great all season tire. > 1000 miles on them. 255/40/18 275/40/18 Best Offer. Retail is 190+ a tire. Free Shipping. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-25-2010, 04:47 PM	#36
NISMOFO Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 370Z / E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I'm planning on ordering a set of these anyday now. I love the DW, but the DWS win mainly for treadwear reasons....slightly cheaper too. I was looking at the Michelins as well.....funny because that was the number one tire I was comparing these to. The one thing about the Michelins vs. these is that it looks like you can rotate the Michelins (side to side)....but not the Continentals. __________________ NISMOFO --- Only a Ninja can defeat a Ninja.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-29-2010, 12:58 PM	#38
NISMOFO Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 370Z / E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Getting the dws installed as we speak. I figure I need higher tire pressure now. 2 or 3 psi more sound about right? __________________ NISMOFO --- Only a Ninja can defeat a Ninja.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-25-2010, 06:32 PM	#39
66BM First Lieutenant 29 Rep 345 Posts Drives: ML63 AMG, E92 M3, E60 M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hell iTrader: (1)	Bump Still have these for sale. Still sitting in storage. CHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEAAAAP!! Let me know who wants/needs. Thanks. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-14-2011, 05:52 PM	#40
adamm3k Private First Class 52 Rep 133 Posts Drives: e92 AW M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Great Tires. I can vouch
	Appreciate 0 Quote