Continental Extreme DW
#106
Just an update for anyone looking for 285 conti DW tires. It seems like they are discontinued and many tire stores have either limited supply or they are out.
DWS and DW are completely different tires if anyone is wondering.
lowest i found for DW 285 conti tires were 277$ no tax free shipping from tire rack.. anyone find it any cheaper?
DWS and DW are completely different tires if anyone is wondering.
lowest i found for DW 285 conti tires were 277$ no tax free shipping from tire rack.. anyone find it any cheaper?
#107
^^^^I don't think so. I believe it's on a National Backorder. Apparently Continental misestimated the popularity of this tire and under built. The two sizes (285/30-245/35/19) are still listed on their web site.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
Lou
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tasheet_en.pdf
Lou
#108
Lexus Champion
Add me to the chunk chunk DW club. I just placed my order with tirerack.com(instock), $1080 shipped.
How well do these cars hold their alignment? I should get it aligned right?
I can't wait. My tires on now are dun
How well do these cars hold their alignment? I should get it aligned right?
I can't wait. My tires on now are dun
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My rear 295/25/20 are wearing in the middle which normally means over inflated from what I have read however I am only filled to 38psi which when calculated with the weight rating of the tire should be correct. My fronts are great but I am going to need new rears after only like 15k miles.
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?? The stock pressure is 36 psi. How did you come up with 38 being a good starting point?
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I also purchased this setup yesterday at discount tire for about 1250. No rub/problems whatsoever. I'm wondering if a 245/35 would work better in the front, or if its even offered.
Thank you to this thread! The tires sure are quiet.....
Thank you to this thread! The tires sure are quiet.....
#117
Lexus Test Driver
been running my 19" Conti DW's for approximately 15k miles and I'm more in love with these tires everyday. The wear is unnoticeable and the wear indicators look like they havent been touched. I'm currently lowered on coilovers to a finger gap and honestly expected massive wear as I havent adjusted camber in the back (except what was available in alignment).
Dry grip is excellent and wet grip probably provides too much confidence.
I usually rip an s-curve turn right before I get to work everyday and these tires just wont let go of the pavement. Tracking is excellent with a very mild amount of understeer which is expected from the IS350, though.
Road noise is absent and the comfort level is superb.
excellent daily driver tires, for owners that enjoy a spirited and refined driving experience
I couldnt give a better review!!
Dry grip is excellent and wet grip probably provides too much confidence.
I usually rip an s-curve turn right before I get to work everyday and these tires just wont let go of the pavement. Tracking is excellent with a very mild amount of understeer which is expected from the IS350, though.
Road noise is absent and the comfort level is superb.
excellent daily driver tires, for owners that enjoy a spirited and refined driving experience
I couldnt give a better review!!
Last edited by 06isDriver; 02-17-12 at 08:54 AM.
#120
I can not recommend this tire any longer At about 6K miles they started to develop an annoying sing. I now have about 9K miles on them. There's still plenty of tread left, and they still stick like glue (handling is still very impressive). When it's time, I will probably go with the Bridgestone SO4 Pole Position in the same 245/35/19 - 285/30/19 sizes. BTW, it appears that Tire Rack has the Continentals back in stock.
The sing happens between 40 and 60 MPH, and as I said it is very annoying
Lou
The sing happens between 40 and 60 MPH, and as I said it is very annoying
Lou