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bigrob126 08-29-2011 05:36 PM

Do u have Conti Extreme Contact DW's on your Z?
 
I am just directing this thead at anybody that has installed the Conti Extreme Contact DW's on their Z and could give me their opinion on the tires. The customer rating is 8.8 on Tire rack, which is quite high, and I had them on my 06 GTO and loved them. But the Z is a different beast and want some input on these.

Thanks in advance!!!

kenchan 08-29-2011 06:27 PM

They're good tires. They are on the softer side but quiet comfy and wide. They are also considerably lighter than the re050 which was the reason I tried these. Never bought Conti's in the past so this has been a good experience.

wstar 08-29-2011 06:52 PM

Ditto, I love mine so far. Seems like great bang for the buck in terms of grip and treadwear.

chanh55 08-30-2011 12:52 AM

I have Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They work great! I love them. When it snowed here for a couple days I was able to drive to school and back safely. It rains a lot here in Portland, and the wet traction is amazing.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6..._3019770_o.jpg

daisuke149 08-30-2011 07:54 AM

I got em too. Really good tire without the ridiculous prices.

ScGRaceR 08-30-2011 08:44 AM

i have / had them on my R32 they are a great tire....good wear with crazy spacers vw style :X

bigrob126 08-30-2011 10:27 AM

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the feedback!! ;)

Did anyone go uo to 285s or 295s in back?

kenchan 08-30-2011 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob126 (Post 1288526)
Thanks guys!! I appreciate the feedback!! ;)

Did anyone go uo to 285s or 295s in back?

no i have the stock sizes but if i was to do DW's again i would probably do this: front 265/35/19 and rear 285/35/19

and those sizes are available at the tirerack. :) my buddy alex x294's a good guy. he helps me out all the time for my tire needs.

chanh55 08-30-2011 11:11 AM

I got 245 F/ 285 R

bigrob126 08-30-2011 11:14 AM

u guys rock!! thanks!!!

dirTy_shoeZ 08-30-2011 01:12 PM

A buddy of mine autox's and swears by them :)

sstevens7 08-30-2011 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanh55 (Post 1288581)
I got 245 F/ 285 R


Same here.

I like them too. I liked the stock tires at higher speeds for control but I really can't complain about these. Great price too. They are soft and quiet. I say get them for sure.

11Thumper 08-30-2011 05:18 PM

I saw these at the tire shop but have never run them. No issues with soft sidewalls? They seemed pretty soft to me when I had a look.

HKYStormFront 08-30-2011 05:24 PM

drove my friend's nismo 350 that just got them this past weekend. they seemed like a great tire. i liked them better than the re050's that came on it originally from what i remember

kenchan 08-30-2011 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper (Post 1289201)
I saw these at the tire shop but have never run them. No issues with soft sidewalls? They seemed pretty soft to me when I had a look.

they are softer for sure and it felt kinda mushy at first, but it's not bad. i always felt the Z was a tad too nervous on expressways so this tamed it down considerably. :)

ZeeingAround 08-30-2011 10:02 PM

Love mine so far. 245/285 size. Much quieter and tons of grip. I only drive in the summer as well.

fuct 08-31-2011 07:13 AM

love the avatar zeeing!

how do these compair to the V12's?

11Thumper 08-31-2011 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1289682)
they are softer for sure and it felt kinda mushy at first, but it's not bad. i always felt the Z was a tad too nervous on expressways so this tamed it down considerably. :)

Sweet, thanks kenchan!

MattP725 08-31-2011 02:45 PM

I was set to purchase these once my stockers go out (soon).

Sounds like an underrated tire... the value boys love the Hankooks but these sounds like a better tire for almost the same price.

kenchan 08-31-2011 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725 (Post 1290981)
I was set to purchase these once my stockers go out (soon).

Sounds like an underrated tire... the value boys love the Hankooks but these sounds like a better tire for almost the same price.

well, if it wasn't for the great reviews and promising performance i would not have bought the DW's for my fun car... it was quite a risk for me cause ive never bought continental tires in the past.

or if i ended hated them, i would not waste my time and just rewrap them with S04's or Pilot SuperSports and sell these. but the DW's are here to stay until i wear them out. :) next up for me are the new Pilot's i want to try. :p

ZeeingAround 08-31-2011 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725 (Post 1290981)
I was set to purchase these once my stockers go out (soon).

Sounds like an underrated tire... the value boys love the Hankooks but these sounds like a better tire for almost the same price.

Mine were 3 to 400 more than the hankooks.I have all season hankooks on the work van and the Subaru, but I wanted a tire with a lot of grip and after looking at the feedback here I was set on getting the DW or the RE-11s.
Fuct, she is just sleeping. at least that is what I tell everybody. ;)


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