anyone running on Continental ExtremeContact DW?

m4a1mustang · 02-24-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

howd you know?

The grease drippings when you drive are a dead giveaway.

austex · 02-24-2012, 02:25 PM

just got all four Conti DW installed along with a 4 wheel alignment. So far so good. Only logged a couple of days driving on these. Seem to have very similar grip to potenzas and are fairly quiet. I think the dw tires are also lighter then the potenzas that come with the Z sport package.

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kenchan · 02-24-2012, 03:12 PM

austex- yes, the DW's are about 4lbs lighter per corner.

congrats.

busa37z · 03-02-2012, 06:29 PM

Installed four as well 2 days ago went wtih 285s in rear. Austex where did you get your alignment. Thanks.

andre12031948 · 03-02-2012, 07:17 PM

Had them on for 1&1/2 years. They don't thump like originals, wear better, drive good & price was right. Discount Tires !!!

austex · 03-02-2012, 07:54 PM

used South Point Nissan for the alignment

dudesky · 03-05-2012, 11:02 AM

Is summer ever comming soon?...I really want to try DW already!!!

it's still cold here and I hate cold!

nurseryboy · 03-16-2012, 05:12 PM

I just got the Continental ExtremeContact DW installed on my rear (285/35ZR19) today and drove a few miles on them. I hope they get better after being broken in, because right now they're scary. I got up to 90 MPH and the car started swaying back and forth a lot (like couldn't stay between the lines), and doing a quick lane change at 50 MPH caused the traction control to come on. This was with only about 5 miles on the tires, so I'm really hoping they get better when they're broken in..

daisuke149 · 03-16-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nurseryboy

I just got the Continental ExtremeContact DW installed on my rear (285/35ZR19) today and drove a few miles on them. I hope they get better after being broken in, because right now they're scary. I got up to 90 MPH and the car started swaying back and forth a lot (like couldn't stay between the lines), and doing a quick lane change at 50 MPH caused the traction control to come on. This was with only about 5 miles on the tires, so I'm really hoping they get better when they're broken in..

any new tire... will go through that. gotta break em in.

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2012, 05:19 PM

Sometimes mis-matched sets of tires front and rear will cause those problems as well. nurseryboy, what tires do you have up front? You really need to be running a matching set.

nurseryboy · 03-16-2012, 05:23 PM

Good to know it's somewhat normal.

And I have the OEM's up front. Got a puncture last weekend that wasn't repairable and unfortunately I couldn't afford a whole set right now

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2012, 06:41 PM

That may very well be the culprit. Two very different conpounds front and rear, and the DW have a softer sidewall. I'd get DW for the front as soon as you can afford to.

nurseryboy · 03-18-2012, 05:52 PM

260 miles on the new tires so far and they're getting better. It's much easier to control and corners don't make the traction control go crazy. Although, dropping it down to 3rd when going 60+ and flooring it makes the traction control light come on, haha. I'd imagine there's still some breaking in to be done. At least I can change lanes now without the back wanting to kick out.

I'll post an update when I get over 500 miles with my thoughts on the tires, and also give my opinion on if/how different rear tires from the fronts affect it.

nurseryboy · 03-27-2012, 09:35 PM

Over 550 miles on the tires now, and they're riding and handling MUCH better. They have tons of grip, more in a straight line than the OEM's in my opinion. I used to be able to spin in second quite a bit, but these just give a deep 'chirp', grip, and go. Cornering is good, although different (don't mistake that for bad). They just have a different feel to them (probably in part to the higher tread and softer sidewall) and have a different breaking point. For the kind of driving I do, I like them. Good grip, responsive, and I'm learning their feel. I'm not sure if I would recommend them for on the track though.

Also, I have not noticed any adverse results to having different tires in the rear. I even drove over 30 minutes in a downpour with lots of standing water and big puddles (South Carolina for ya) and they did great. Much better than the OEM's. And, I didn't notice any issues, imbalance or loss of traction with having different tires out back.

I would have loved to be able to afford a whole set of more expensive tires. But, for the bind I was in, I'm very happy with these tires and will definitely consider getting them for the fronts too when I'm able to.

m4a1mustang · 03-27-2012, 09:44 PM

Glad that everything is working out fine with your current setup.

02-24-2012, 02:25 PM	#47 (permalink)
austex Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: texas Posts: 126 Drives: 14 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	mini review just got all four Conti DW installed along with a 4 wheel alignment. So far so good. Only logged a couple of days driving on these. Seem to have very similar grip to potenzas and are fairly quiet. I think the dw tires are also lighter then the potenzas that come with the Z sport package. dw photo1.jpg dwphoto2.jpg __________________ 2014 Touring-Sport-Nav-6Spd GTR start.

03-02-2012, 07:17 PM	#50 (permalink)
andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	excellent tires Had them on for 1&1/2 years. They don't thump like originals, wear better, drive good & price was right. Discount Tires !!!

03-02-2012, 07:54 PM	#51 (permalink)
austex Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: texas Posts: 126 Drives: 14 370z 6spd Rep Power: 16	used South Point Nissan for the alignment __________________ 2014 Touring-Sport-Nav-6Spd GTR start.

03-16-2012, 05:19 PM	#55 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sometimes mis-matched sets of tires front and rear will cause those problems as well. nurseryboy, what tires do you have up front? You really need to be running a matching set. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

03-16-2012, 06:41 PM	#57 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	That may very well be the culprit. Two very different conpounds front and rear, and the DW have a softer sidewall. I'd get DW for the front as soon as you can afford to. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-24-2012, 03:12 PM	#48 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	austex- yes, the DW's are about 4lbs lighter per corner. congrats.

03-02-2012, 06:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
busa37z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Red 370Z CSPT M6 Rep Power: 14	Installed four as well 2 days ago went wtih 285s in rear. Austex where did you get your alignment. Thanks.

03-05-2012, 11:02 AM	#52 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	Is summer ever comming soon?...I really want to try DW already!!! it's still cold here and I hate cold!

03-16-2012, 05:12 PM	#53 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	I just got the Continental ExtremeContact DW installed on my rear (285/35ZR19) today and drove a few miles on them. I hope they get better after being broken in, because right now they're scary. I got up to 90 MPH and the car started swaying back and forth a lot (like couldn't stay between the lines), and doing a quick lane change at 50 MPH caused the traction control to come on. This was with only about 5 miles on the tires, so I'm really hoping they get better when they're broken in..

03-16-2012, 05:23 PM	#56 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	Good to know it's somewhat normal. And I have the OEM's up front. Got a puncture last weekend that wasn't repairable and unfortunately I couldn't afford a whole set right now

03-18-2012, 05:52 PM	#58 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	260 miles on the new tires so far and they're getting better. It's much easier to control and corners don't make the traction control go crazy. Although, dropping it down to 3rd when going 60+ and flooring it makes the traction control light come on, haha. I'd imagine there's still some breaking in to be done. At least I can change lanes now without the back wanting to kick out. I'll post an update when I get over 500 miles with my thoughts on the tires, and also give my opinion on if/how different rear tires from the fronts affect it.

03-27-2012, 09:35 PM	#59 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 15	Over 550 miles on the tires now, and they're riding and handling MUCH better. They have tons of grip, more in a straight line than the OEM's in my opinion. I used to be able to spin in second quite a bit, but these just give a deep 'chirp', grip, and go. Cornering is good, although different (don't mistake that for bad). They just have a different feel to them (probably in part to the higher tread and softer sidewall) and have a different breaking point. For the kind of driving I do, I like them. Good grip, responsive, and I'm learning their feel. I'm not sure if I would recommend them for on the track though. Also, I have not noticed any adverse results to having different tires in the rear. I even drove over 30 minutes in a downpour with lots of standing water and big puddles (South Carolina for ya) and they did great. Much better than the OEM's. And, I didn't notice any issues, imbalance or loss of traction with having different tires out back. I would have loved to be able to afford a whole set of more expensive tires. But, for the bind I was in, I'm very happy with these tires and will definitely consider getting them for the fronts too when I'm able to.

03-27-2012, 09:44 PM	#60 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Glad that everything is working out fine with your current setup. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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