Continental Extreme DW
06-14-11, 09:14 AM
#91
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Last edited by flipside909; 06-14-11 at 09:18 AM.
Now, the only reason I shared those photos in the PSS thread was for a visual comparison. I made no comment positive or negative about either tire. 
07-13-11, 11:49 PM
#96
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22,257 miles on original fronts
I bought the ExtremeContact DWS (225/40ZR19) for the front in May 7, 2010. As posted by several members, the inner edge of both tires was showing cord whereas the remaining tread from the inner to the outer was progressively better.
37,418 miles on the original rears.
I didn't need to replace the rears until today. I fully intended to (and ordered ExtremeContact DWS (285/30ZR19) only to be notified a week and a half later that they are still on national back order with no production date scheduled yet. Since I will be going on a road trip with the family, I really needed replacements so I went with Hankook Ventus V12 275/35ZR19 as the 285 weren't currently available in that brand either.
Not too shabby for 2 years, 8 months, 17 days and 37,418 miles. Hopefully, the Hankooks hold up as well...
I bought the ExtremeContact DWS (225/40ZR19) for the front in May 7, 2010. As posted by several members, the inner edge of both tires was showing cord whereas the remaining tread from the inner to the outer was progressively better.
37,418 miles on the original rears.
I didn't need to replace the rears until today. I fully intended to (and ordered ExtremeContact DWS (285/30ZR19) only to be notified a week and a half later that they are still on national back order with no production date scheduled yet. Since I will be going on a road trip with the family, I really needed replacements so I went with Hankook Ventus V12 275/35ZR19 as the 285 weren't currently available in that brand either.
Not too shabby for 2 years, 8 months, 17 days and 37,418 miles. Hopefully, the Hankooks hold up as well...
07-18-11, 02:27 PM
#97
I've been reading reviews everywhere about the Extreme DW (no need for all-season tires in South Florida) and would like comments on the sidewall, people say that it's too soft. Is it true? I drive my car hard, I just don't cruise, so cornering and handling are very important factors to me. It was a nightmare for me when I switched from the OEM Bridgestone to the Hankook EVO V12, the sidewall is way too soft for my driving style. Will this be an issue with the Extreme DW?
07-18-11, 06:47 PM
#98
The latest Tire Rack Test is Here:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...0210&ttid=148&
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...0210&ttid=148&
Overall PSS First, S04 Second, DW Third and P Zero Forth.
I have not noticed soft sidewalls and have now had them on for over a year. I still luv my DWs. The Tire Rack tests do not mention soft sidewalls either.
The DW is available in 285/30/19 rears and the PSS is not. The PSS was not available when I bought my DW. IF it had been and IF it was available in 285/30/19 I certainly would have looked into them. But, as I have said I have no complaints the my Continental Extreme DW tires.
Lou
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...0210&ttid=148&
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...0210&ttid=148&
Overall PSS First, S04 Second, DW Third and P Zero Forth.
I have not noticed soft sidewalls and have now had them on for over a year. I still luv my DWs. The Tire Rack tests do not mention soft sidewalls either.
The DW is available in 285/30/19 rears and the PSS is not. The PSS was not available when I bought my DW. IF it had been and IF it was available in 285/30/19 I certainly would have looked into them. But, as I have said I have no complaints the my Continental Extreme DW tires.
Lou
Last edited by flowrider; 07-18-11 at 06:52 PM.
