Continental DW Tires

kenchan · 03-31-2011, 12:44 PM

piloti's for me. or watever they have on sale at sketchers. their casual shoes actually work pretty well as driving shoes as well. lots of colors and styles with rounded heel.

cossie1600 · 03-31-2011, 10:15 PM

Just go to another shop and call it a day....

dAvenue · 04-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bijou

Hello,

Need help. I want to change tires on my 2011 base model. The Yokohama sport tires are a bit on the noisy side. Tire rack suggested the Yokohama Envigors but the reviews for quietest and comfortable ride go to Continental DW. I called a tire place that installs in my city and he said that the Continentals are only for the back tires. He said the cars computer system may get messed up if you change the tire size that isn't standard with the cars system. Am I wasting my money by changing the tires?

I have Conti DWS on front and rear wheels (245/40/19 & 285/35/19). I don't think the sales guy was being completely honest with you.

LunaZ · 04-01-2011, 10:16 PM

Crocs are to footwear as mopeds are to women.

onzedge · 04-01-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Crocs are to footwear as mopeds are to women.

Huh?

bijou · 04-01-2011, 11:08 PM

Yes onzedge This installer doesn't want to put these tires on my car. But, no one has answered what if something goes wrong with the car. Will the dealership say you changed the tire size so the warranty is void.

Red__Zed · 04-02-2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bijou

Yes onzedge This installer doesn't want to put these tires on my car. But, no one has answered what if something goes wrong with the car. Will the dealership say you changed the tire size so the warranty is void.

You don't need to worry about warranty issues for a small change in tire size.

They are likely confused because in a Subaru you can VERY easily void your warranty by putting on tires that aren't exactly the same (tread depth within 2/32's, same brand, etc). You'll blow out your center diff pretty promptly, and the dealer will give you nothing but a nasty look. These guys are just covering their tails just in case.

bijou · 04-07-2011, 12:55 PM

One more question to all you proud Z owners who want a quieter ride. In comparing Continental DW and DWS which would ride better?

LunaZ · 04-02-2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Huh?

Mopeds are fun to ride, but you don't want your friends to catch you riding one.

daisuke149 · 04-01-2011, 11:12 PM

if the dealership says that to you. sue them. cus thats bs. they cant/wont say that to you. unless, the problem you have is something to do with your wheels and the guy who installed your tires messed something up.

kenchan · 04-07-2011, 01:46 PM

my DW's stuck pretty damn well for a summer tire down in 34F earlier last month.

tsolin01 · 04-07-2011, 03:40 PM

I'm assuming you're keeping the same aspect ratio, then going to 245/50 gives you a speedo difference of like 2.9%. You can use any tire size calculator to compare the difference and see. I think most recommend staying within 3% of stock so this is at the upper limit.

bijou · 05-05-2011, 04:44 PM

Does anybody have experience with changing their tires to the all seasons? I would like to see if someone actually changed the Yokohama sports to the all season tires and if this makes a difference.

kenchan · 05-05-2011, 04:51 PM

bijou there's a night/day difference between summer and all season tires unless you get the pilot sport a/s tires. even so you get a tad more squirm.

a/s isn't great in any season.

bijou · 05-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Thanks Kenchan

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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	piloti's for me. or watever they have on sale at sketchers. their casual shoes actually work pretty well as driving shoes as well. lots of colors and styles with rounded heel.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Just go to another shop and call it a day....

04-01-2011, 11:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
bijou Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 17 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Yes onzedge This installer doesn't want to put these tires on my car. But, no one has answered what if something goes wrong with the car. Will the dealership say you changed the tire size so the warranty is void.

04-07-2011, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
bijou Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 17 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	One more question to all you proud Z owners who want a quieter ride. In comparing Continental DW and DWS which would ride better?

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daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 32	if the dealership says that to you. sue them. cus thats bs. they cant/wont say that to you. unless, the problem you have is something to do with your wheels and the guy who installed your tires messed something up.

04-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my DW's stuck pretty damn well for a summer tire down in 34F earlier last month.

05-05-2011, 04:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
bijou Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 17 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Does anybody have experience with changing their tires to the all seasons? I would like to see if someone actually changed the Yokohama sports to the all season tires and if this makes a difference.

05-05-2011, 04:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	bijou there's a night/day difference between summer and all season tires unless you get the pilot sport a/s tires. even so you get a tad more squirm. a/s isn't great in any season.

05-05-2011, 08:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
bijou Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 17 Drives: 11 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Thanks Kenchan