Do u have Conti Extreme Contact DW's on your Z?

bigrob126 · 08-29-2011, 05:36 PM

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.

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

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!!!

sstevens7 · 08-30-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chanh55

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.

dirTy_shoeZ · 08-30-2011, 01:12 PM

A buddy of mine autox's and swears by them

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.

kenchan · 08-30-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

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.

11Thumper · 08-31-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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!

08-29-2011, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	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!!! __________________ Rob

08-29-2011, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Ditto, I love mine so far. Seems like great bang for the buck in terms of grip and treadwear. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-30-2011, 12:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
chanh55 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 56 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ \| Stillen Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen 304 Headers \| Stillen HFC \| Stillen CBE\| Nissan GTR Start Button \| Nissan Sport BBK \| Tein High Tech Lowering Springs \| \| Z1 Oil Cooler Kit \| Varrstoen ES 2.2.2 \| Continental Extreme Contact DWS \|

08-30-2011, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScGRaceR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 33908 Posts: 382 Drives: 2010 Nismo,2008 R32 Rep Power: 15	i have / had them on my R32 they are a great tire....good wear with crazy spacers vw style :X __________________ 2010 PW Nismo: GT-R Start / Stop \| Kenwood Navi / DVD \| Escort X50 \| F.I 18' CF \| F.I Resonated Test Pipes \| PasswordJDM \| Post MAF Tubes \| K&N Drop In's 297 RWHP 9/25/11 WTB SPARE RIM TIRE. PM ME

08-30-2011, 10:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys!! I appreciate the feedback!! Did anyone go uo to 285s or 295s in back? __________________ Rob

08-29-2011, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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.

08-30-2011, 07:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	I got em too. Really good tire without the ridiculous prices.

08-30-2011, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
chanh55 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 56 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I got 245 F/ 285 R __________________ \| Stillen Gen 3 Intake \| Stillen 304 Headers \| Stillen HFC \| Stillen CBE\| Nissan GTR Start Button \| Nissan Sport BBK \| Tein High Tech Lowering Springs \| \| Z1 Oil Cooler Kit \| Varrstoen ES 2.2.2 \| Continental Extreme Contact DWS \|

08-30-2011, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	u guys rock!! thanks!!! __________________ Rob

08-30-2011, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 779 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 15	A buddy of mine autox's and swears by them

08-30-2011, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	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.

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