GForce, S04 Or Continental DW?

Filipe · 03-29-2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RanRich

Mounted the DW's Saturday - 265/35 and 285/35

Have about 300 miles on them so far and love them. Very quiet and more comfortable than the GForce's I just had. No hard cornering yet but great braking and WOT feel, even at lower temps where the GForce's would set off ABS and VDC.

diid you have the Gforces on all 4?

Bshields22 · 03-29-2016, 03:13 PM

S-04 hands down. the S-04 won 2nd place in Car and Drivers "Monsters of Grip" Summer Tire review. They we just shy of first place which of course went the the Pilot Super Sports.

Here's the link if you are interested: Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested - Comparison Test - Car and Driver

Filipe · 03-31-2016, 10:27 AM

Veddy nice, thank you!

greenlawnraci · 04-05-2016, 01:38 PM

Same situation here - need new rubber for my 14 base+sport.

Had Conti DSWs on my G35 which was a daily that saw 30k/year spirited miles.

Hearing good things about the BStones though. One thing I like about the Conti is a 25k tread wear warranty, 50k if the shop doesn't enforce the lack of rotation policy.

Car is a second vehicle used for fun spirited drives only. No track.

tduy87 · 04-25-2016, 02:01 PM

Hi,

I just installed 4 brand new Bridgestone BFG Comp 2 A/S on my car. At first, it feels quieter than the stock tires. Second, steering wheel response feels better vs OEM. After driving with the new set, I felt like our OEM tires oversteer. Third, great traction on wet and dry roads even in curves. I have not had a chance to test it in the snow yet so I have no comment on that. Fourth, it looks aggressive on our car.

My only concern now that I have about 100 miles on the new tires is that for some reason at speed 70mph+, my steering wheel wobbles a little bit. It used to not do that with the OEM set. I'm not sure if the tires needs to be broken in or bad balancing.

barncobob · 04-25-2016, 02:14 PM

rebalance,,,believe the best machine is roadforce(?) wheel weight could have fallen off.

greenlawnraci · 04-27-2016, 07:35 PM

Got some S04s and so far, so good. From what I hear the DSWs are a great tire if you need more longevity and more of an all season tire. For me, its a second vehicle that I'd like to get max (or close to) performance out of most of the time that I drive it. Should the S04s suck, back to the DSWs I'll go!

kenchan · 04-27-2016, 07:42 PM

good choice. for warmer months the S04's will beat the DWS hands down..plus the S04's look so much nicer too.

the new DWS06 is even better dan the DWS. i run the DWS06 on my STI's winter set as the car came with summer tires.

Memphis370Z · 04-27-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenlawnraci

Got some S04s and so far, so good. From what I hear the DSWs are a great tire if you need more longevity and more of an all season tire. For me, its a second vehicle that I'd like to get max (or close to) performance out of most of the time that I drive it. Should the S04s suck, back to the DSWs I'll go!

Did you get them locally? I got mine at Discount Tire in Cordova and they gave me a great deal.

greenlawnraci · 05-01-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Did you get them locally? I got mine at Discount Tire in Cordova and they gave me a great deal.

Got them at the local Firestone and they beat Tire Rack out the door. And the guy there knew his poop.

I do need some tires for my daily driver though - will likely do Discount Online

03-29-2016, 03:13 PM	#32 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	S-04 hands down. the S-04 won 2nd place in Car and Drivers "Monsters of Grip" Summer Tire review. They we just shy of first place which of course went the the Pilot Super Sports. Here's the link if you are interested: Monsters of Grip: Nine Summer-Performance Tires Tested - Comparison Test - Car and Driver JARblue, ScottOmatic, RumbleFish and 1 others like this. __________________ 308 rwhp \| 252 rwtq \| Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| EcuTek Tune \| Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Sport Pads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| SPL Upper Control Arms & Lower Rear Arms \| Seibon CF TS Hood \| Vossen CVT \| SPC Toe bolts

04-25-2016, 02:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
tduy87 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 3 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	Hi, I just installed 4 brand new Bridgestone BFG Comp 2 A/S on my car. At first, it feels quieter than the stock tires. Second, steering wheel response feels better vs OEM. After driving with the new set, I felt like our OEM tires oversteer. Third, great traction on wet and dry roads even in curves. I have not had a chance to test it in the snow yet so I have no comment on that. Fourth, it looks aggressive on our car. My only concern now that I have about 100 miles on the new tires is that for some reason at speed 70mph+, my steering wheel wobbles a little bit. It used to not do that with the OEM set. I'm not sure if the tires needs to be broken in or bad balancing. Filipe likes this.

04-25-2016, 02:14 PM	#36 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	rebalance,,,believe the best machine is roadforce(?) wheel weight could have fallen off. Filipe likes this.

04-27-2016, 07:35 PM	#37 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 10	Got some S04s and so far, so good. From what I hear the DSWs are a great tire if you need more longevity and more of an all season tire. For me, its a second vehicle that I'd like to get max (or close to) performance out of most of the time that I drive it. Should the S04s suck, back to the DSWs I'll go! Memphis370Z likes this.

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03-31-2016, 10:27 AM	#33 (permalink)
Filipe Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Connecticut Posts: 97 Drives: '84 Z31, '10 40th Rep Power: 9	Veddy nice, thank you!

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greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 10	Same situation here - need new rubber for my 14 base+sport. Had Conti DSWs on my G35 which was a daily that saw 30k/year spirited miles. Hearing good things about the BStones though. One thing I like about the Conti is a 25k tread wear warranty, 50k if the shop doesn't enforce the lack of rotation policy. Car is a second vehicle used for fun spirited drives only. No track.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	good choice. for warmer months the S04's will beat the DWS hands down..plus the S04's look so much nicer too. the new DWS06 is even better dan the DWS. i run the DWS06 on my STI's winter set as the car came with summer tires.