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?

 

^^^^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

 

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

 

Yes I believe you will need an alignment. I am lowered a little bit and the inside are wearing pretty fast due to the negative camber. planning to get the mega arms for the rear but I still have the front to solve.

 

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.

 

?? The stock pressure is 36 psi. How did you come up with 38 being a good starting point?

 

^^^^Hey Lance

I believe it's because WReuroR is trying to compensate for the difference in the Load Range Service Description. The stock 255/35/19 is a 96Y and the 295/25/20 is a 95Y. That would be my guess.

Lou

 

Damn, tire-easy had the rears for 150 a pop last week, knew I should've purchased them!

 

Hey Lou, what psi are you running at?

 

36/37 PSI. The load carrying capacity is the same for the 245/35/19 vs the 225/40/19 and is higher for the 285/30/19 than the 255/35/19. So I have no compensating to do.

Lou

 

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.....

 

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!!

 

cant wait to put mines back on! dam these blizzaks are noisy!

 

That would be correct.

 

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