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continental dw's
i am posting this here cause it gets way more response than wheel/tire page.. i am looking to get input from str owners who have these tires on their cars, i am curious to know what you had before you put these on and comparisons and like n dislikes of these before i spend the $850 for them
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(Continental Extreme DWs)
These tires have worked out great for me so far. The primary reasons I selected these tires are:
1) quite running and
2) had good wear characteristics.
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
Quiet Running-
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (worn to be determined?)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear-
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out, acceptable noise
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 15K miles, a lot of tread remains and still low noise
Wet & Dry Grip-
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
None of these tires are intended for snow or cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling-
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 8/10) (dry 8/10)
Appearance-
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 5/10) (tread 8/10)
Summary of Continental Extreme DWs after more than 15K miles they are working well on my STR. They are very quiet and the amount of tread remaining is just amazing.
These tires have worked out great for me so far. The primary reasons I selected these tires are:
1) quite running and
2) had good wear characteristics.
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
Quiet Running-
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (worn to be determined?)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear-
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out, acceptable noise
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 15K miles, a lot of tread remains and still low noise
Wet & Dry Grip-
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
None of these tires are intended for snow or cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling-
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 8/10) (dry 8/10)
Appearance-
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 5/10) (tread 8/10)
Summary of Continental Extreme DWs after more than 15K miles they are working well on my STR. They are very quiet and the amount of tread remaining is just amazing.
In the beginning of this thread I mentioned my new tires (Continental Extreme DWs). These tires have worked out great for me so far. The primary reasons I purchased these tires are: 1) quite running and 2) had good wear characteristics.
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions. Please feel free to chime in with your experience if you've used any of these three sets of tires.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
After 12K miles the Continental Extreme DW tires are working well. They are very quiet and the tread still appears like new.
Quiet Running
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (worn to be determined?)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out, acceptable noise
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 12K miles, like new tread, low noise
Wet & Dry Grip
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
None of these tires are intended for cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 6/10) (dry 6/10)
Appearance
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 3/10) (tread 8/10)
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions. Please feel free to chime in with your experience if you've used any of these three sets of tires.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
After 12K miles the Continental Extreme DW tires are working well. They are very quiet and the tread still appears like new.
Quiet Running
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (worn to be determined?)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out, acceptable noise
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 12K miles, like new tread, low noise
Wet & Dry Grip
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
None of these tires are intended for cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 6/10) (dry 6/10)
Appearance
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 3/10) (tread 8/10)
BTW the above quotes all came from STR owners!!
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I considered the Continental DW and chose the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 XL from Tirerack for $660. Everything I wanted. Quiet, excellent dry and wet performance. They replaced a very noisy, rough riding set of NEXEN tires.
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My advice is worth exactly what ya paid for it...
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They are still working great for me and I highly recommend the Conti DWs. I consistently pull 1.9-2.0 second 60 foot times at the drag strip on test-n-tune days.
front: 245/40/18
rear: 285/35/18
front: 245/40/18
rear: 285/35/18
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Buying new tires tomorrow
**updated 7/24/2012** Originally Posted by 1320racer
(Continental Extreme DW)
These tires have served me well and I'm buying a replacement set tomorrow at a local tire store since they have them all in stock. It appears internet and mail-order places have the front tire size on national back order. Discount Tire has a great deal but I can't wait. I am leaving for vacation this weekend. Discount Tire currently has the price for the sizes I want at $875 (less $30) if you choose their credit plan.
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions. Please feel free to chime in with your experience if you've used any of these three sets of tires.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
Quiet Running
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (to be determined?) **updated 7/24/2012** (worn out 7/10)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 12K miles, like new tread, low noise, **updated 7/24/2012** 29,860 miles, worn out
Wet & Dry Grip
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
None of these tires are intended for cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 6/10) (dry 6/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
Appearance
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 3/10) (tread 8/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
NOTE: THE REAR TIRES HAVE SEEN A LOT OF DRAG STRIP LAUNCHES AND ARE A BIT MORE WORN THAN THEY APPEAR IN THE PICS. I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE GOTTEN ALMOST 30K MILES OUT OF THESE.
(Continental Extreme DW)
These tires have served me well and I'm buying a replacement set tomorrow at a local tire store since they have them all in stock. It appears internet and mail-order places have the front tire size on national back order. Discount Tire has a great deal but I can't wait. I am leaving for vacation this weekend. Discount Tire currently has the price for the sizes I want at $875 (less $30) if you choose their credit plan.
The following descriptions and ratings are my personal opinions. Please feel free to chime in with your experience if you've used any of these three sets of tires.
- Continental Sport Contact -
- Toyo Proxes T1R -
- Continental Extreme DW -
Quiet Running
Continental Sport Contact: (new 8/10) (worn out 7/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (new 5/10) (worn out 2/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (new 9/10) (to be determined?) **updated 7/24/2012** (worn out 7/10)
Over bumps and expansion joints the Continental Extreme DWs are much less jarring than the Continental Sport Contacts & Toyo T1Rs.
Wear
Continental Sport Contact: 26K miles, worn out
Toyo Proxes T1R: 14K miles, some noise when new, loud when worn out
Continental Extreme DW: 12K miles, like new tread, low noise, **updated 7/24/2012** 29,860 miles, worn out
Wet & Dry Grip
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
None of these tires are intended for cold weather use. When expecting snow, I suggest leaving the car parked or get another set of wheels and tires. I went with a slightly wider rear tire rear 285/35/R18s and stuck with 245/40/R18s for the front for the last two sets of tires.
High Speed Handling
Continental Sport Contact: (wet 7/10) (dry 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (wet 10/10) (dry 8/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (wet 6/10) (dry 6/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
Appearance
Continental Sport Contact: (sidewall 8/10) (tread 8/10)
Toyo Proxes T1R: (sidewall 9/10) (tread 10/10)
Continental Extreme DW: (sidewall 3/10) (tread 8/10) **updated 7/24/2012** same rating
NOTE: THE REAR TIRES HAVE SEEN A LOT OF DRAG STRIP LAUNCHES AND ARE A BIT MORE WORN THAN THEY APPEAR IN THE PICS. I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE GOTTEN ALMOST 30K MILES OUT OF THESE.
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Profile of 285/35/18 tire on my STR
Here's what 285/35/18 and 245/40/18 Continental Extreme DWs look like on OEM STR rims. The sidewall on front and rear tires are very close in height. The rear tires never rubbed even with 5 people in the car. The Toyo 285s were wider and never rubbed either.
Sorry, this is too dark to see the profile well.
Sorry, this is too dark to see the profile well.
Last edited by 1320racer; Jul 24, 2012 at 09:43 PM.
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