Need some user input on continental tires

V8Killer · 04-03-2012, 10:07 AM

So currently I have 265f/285r RE-11s. Now I know quite a few people love these tires but they don't last long. I maybe put 7k miles on them and will be needing to replace them. They cost me almost 1800 after warranty and install. I don't want to be in that price range again with the same outcome. I am looking at the continental extreme contact dws. I will most likely go with stock sizes. I do occasional street racing on back roads that we close down and I have my drag radials for the track. I want tires that will last longer and still give me the right performance when needed. Has anybody used these tires?

wstar · 04-03-2012, 10:38 AM

I use Conti's. They won't give you the grip level of top-end tires like RE-11's, but they're still pretty decent performers (much better than their high treadwear rating would suggest) and they last a really long time, even with track events thrown in the mix.

A lot of people get confused about the models, because of the confusion between DWs (plural of DW) and DWS. The "DW" stands Dry-Wet, it's a performance summer tire, it's what I run, and probably what you're looking for info on. The "DWS" stands for Dry-Wet-Snow, and it's a supposedly-winter-compatible tire with a very different tread.

Link to the DW series: http://www.conti-online.com/generato...act_dw_en.html

andre12031948 · 04-03-2012, 10:52 AM

I have the DW on my Z, & DWS on my Maxima(front wheel dr.). The DW look better & give a better ride(no thump). Both are cheaper, better & last longer than the stock tires that came with my cars. Handling is below a race tire, but better than needed.

V8Killer · 04-03-2012, 11:02 AM

Wow thanks for the info guys would I be okay with 255/40 285/35? On the re11 I have 265/35 285/35. Not sure if I should get the same setup or not. I have the 19" rays

wstar · 04-03-2012, 11:13 AM

Assuming the 19x9 + 19x10 Ray's on the sport package, personally I'd go for what you had with the RE-11: 265/35 + 285/35. You could make a good argument for either 255 or 265 in the front, and either 275 or 285 in the rear, all in 35-height and in any combination, depending on preferences.

V8Killer · 04-03-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Assuming the 19x9 + 19x10 Ray's on the sport package, personally I'd go for what you had with the RE-11: 265/35 + 285/35. You could make a good argument for either 255 or 265 in the front, and either 275 or 285 in the rear, all in 35-height and in any combination, depending on preferences.

Thanks for all the help buddy I was thinking the same ill stick with the sizes I have now it's time to price shop and haggle

tonybui · 04-04-2012, 03:07 PM

Holy damn 7k miles? I just bought my Re-11

Do you burn out every single launch??

V8Killer · 04-05-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

Holy damn 7k miles? I just bought my Re-11

Do you burn out every single launch??

Only burn outs I do are on my drag radials.

04-03-2012, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Need some user input on continental tires So currently I have 265f/285r RE-11s. Now I know quite a few people love these tires but they don't last long. I maybe put 7k miles on them and will be needing to replace them. They cost me almost 1800 after warranty and install. I don't want to be in that price range again with the same outcome. I am looking at the continental extreme contact dws. I will most likely go with stock sizes. I do occasional street racing on back roads that we close down and I have my drag radials for the track. I want tires that will last longer and still give me the right performance when needed. Has anybody used these tires? __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

04-03-2012, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I use Conti's. They won't give you the grip level of top-end tires like RE-11's, but they're still pretty decent performers (much better than their high treadwear rating would suggest) and they last a really long time, even with track events thrown in the mix. A lot of people get confused about the models, because of the confusion between DWs (plural of DW) and DWS. The "DW" stands Dry-Wet, it's a performance summer tire, it's what I run, and probably what you're looking for info on. The "DWS" stands for Dry-Wet-Snow, and it's a supposedly-winter-compatible tire with a very different tread. Link to the DW series: http://www.conti-online.com/generato...act_dw_en.html __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

04-03-2012, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
V8Killer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 1,127 Drives: It Hard Till It Pops Rep Power: 16	Wow thanks for the info guys would I be okay with 255/40 285/35? On the re11 I have 265/35 285/35. Not sure if I should get the same setup or not. I have the 19" rays __________________ "Punch" Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

04-03-2012, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Assuming the 19x9 + 19x10 Ray's on the sport package, personally I'd go for what you had with the RE-11: 265/35 + 285/35. You could make a good argument for either 255 or 265 in the front, and either 275 or 285 in the rear, all in 35-height and in any combination, depending on preferences. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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andre12031948 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: monticello new york 127 Posts: 1,095 Drives: 08 350z black 6m/t Rep Power: 0	I have the DW on my Z, & DWS on my Maxima(front wheel dr.). The DW look better & give a better ride(no thump). Both are cheaper, better & last longer than the stock tires that came with my cars. Handling is below a race tire, but better than needed.

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