vipergts

Hi All,

I am getting rid of the runflats after some back breaking potholes. The 2 tires recommended here and in my range are Continental DWS and the Hankook Ventus V12. The car will be driver in the winter months too - as long as there is not too much snow/ice (i live in VA). NOt sure how either does in the winter months. Also i prefer a cushy / quiet ride :-) Please let me know your recommendations.

THANKS!!!
Viper

Yes

The Continental DWS have much better reviews for snow and ice.

scdroptop

iTrader: (1)

I've had Conti Extreme Contacts on my MBZ before. They were good, this is a new model. One of the best tire resources is Discount Tire.

I scanned the Conti's and stopped right there! 4.5 rating out of 5 and dozens of reviews done on performance sedans and coupes with 18" low profile tires like yours. Very good comments about snow/ice. Of course you know that the SC is generally not good on snow/ice, but being in VA you have no choice!

See link:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ental&sw=false

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

I have had the DWS tires for about 1.5 years and have had good luck. I looks like they will last a long time and they are quiet and soft. I also live in VA and have found the SC marginal at best in the snow even with these tires. Be careful.

redliner8

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Ventus V12 is a summer tire. Go with the Continental if you're using them in the winter.

Milan

iTrader: (5)

Apples and oranges. Do not get the Hankooks if you don't wish to die this winter.

robertrios

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yep hankook is a great summer tire i think they also have an all season version but ive never used them.

irokdastar

i had the Conti DWS on my 745 and they were awsome in the snow. plus there rated for up to 50000 miles .

vipergts

Thanks very much all for the great feedback...will go with the contis, MUCH APPRECIATED

lexusaht

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DWS are great tires. My SC430 rides much better with these. I'm changing all my cars to DWS. just had our RX350 changed to DWS. rides great

Rwwlaw24

Pilot Sport AS ZP great ride and run flats!