it really depends regarding the running mis-matched tires front/rear. ive done it in the past and as long as they are similar like RE050A and S03/S04 or something using similar water channeling technology it should work fine.

if you only drive your car in the dry, even more favorable.

I still wouldn't do it.

i wouldn't sell a Z for a mustang either. :p

I wouldn't fill my Z with charburgers and cheese fries either. :p

:icon14: howd you know? :wtf2:

The grease drippings when you drive are a dead giveaway. :p

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.

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

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

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 !!!

used South Point Nissan for the alignment

Is summer ever comming soon?...I really want to try DW already!!! :) it's still cold here and I hate cold!

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.

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.

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 :(

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.

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.

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.

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

are there any cons for choosing a wider tire? reduced side-wall stiffness? i mean why wouldnt nissan put this size on to begin with?

more road noise, reduce fuel efficiency and they just don't want to do it...

I have DW's on my Z in 255/285.

They're simply stellar.

Full Disclosure: Continental is a sponsor of mine and all, but seriously, some of the best tires I've ever had, not nearly the most expensive and lightyears ahead of the (brand new) 'Premium' Michelin Pilot Sport A/S's that were on the car when I bought it.

pilot sport all seasons and DW's are 2 different classes. you'd have to compare with the DWS if comparing to the pilot a/s.

you'd have to compare with the latest pilot-supersports if DW's.

sorry to bump this thread...but did anyone just change the rears? i

changed mine...and my car is super squirrelly now. the rear tends to wander at high speeds (50mph+). im on the stock yoko advan sports up front (they still have at least 5k left and dont want to change them) and i have NOT gotten an alignment. could the wheels just be off balance? im running 36 PSI cold. could it be the deep treads? ive put at least 200 miles on them and its not gotten any better

nevermind, posted without reading someone else's experience above :ughdance:

anyway...i guess ill wait it out. these tires scared the **** out of me!!!

Chops, can you give me any sort of an update on these tires? I just got a set of DWs put on my back wheels and thought the guys at Discount Tire forgot to attach the wheels once I got on the highway! These tires felt undriveable! I do have Bridgestones up front and I realize that a mismatch between tires might have some impact on performance, but I didn't think that I'd be afraid to take the car over 60mph.

Thanks

-Yuri

^^ you need to break the tires in first. they will grip better once youre past 50miles... or do a quick burn out to rid the release lube.

Agreed. Put some miles on them. When I first got mine it was scary! But as the miles went on, the grip and 'feel' got a lot better.

This is going to sound silly, but my front Hankooks are really bald on the inside. There's not enough tread to rotate the front tires so I ordered a pair of 256/35 DWs. It'll be the first time trying out a different brand. It sounds silly because my rear 305/30 Hankooks still have decent tread left and it hasn't been a year yet.

I notice the reviews are a bit better than the Hankook tires, but I'm a bit concerned about the softer sidewall. How's cornering capability compared to OEM and Hankook? Also, any of you guys able to compare treadwear? Overall price is just a tad higher than Hankook. Since it is a daily driven turbo car I want to make sure there are no surprises when I'm making a turn without getting accustomed to the new tires. So far it seems like I'll burn up 2 sets of rear tires before replacing the fronts.

I think ive decided to go with the DWs after reading these reviews and others on this site.

I have the sport package 19"s

so.... the OEM specs for the tires are as follows:
245/40/19
275/35/19

id like a little more grip but i dont want to get too far away from stock. whats a good recommendation that will keep me 'almost' stock

^^ oh, and no drop, no spacers, all stock. I really dont want to make the car look any taller than it is now. Id love a swift drop but the roads here already hate me

Can anyone point me to a link where i can see what width tires will fir without rubbing on stock 19s?

or help me out with some recommendations?

I really need to get these tires ordered today, im starting to see the metal belts on the fronts.

thanks!

I think a lot of people run 265/285 on the sport wheels with no issues. That should get you some more grip without being too far from stock.

it looks like the DWs come in 255/40 and 285/35

Will i maintain the proper aspect ratio with this setup?

2.25mm difference in tire height... not too bad.

I started with 255/35 & 285/35, then to 275/35 & 305/30, and currently 265/35 & 305/30. Conti doesn't have 305/30, so I may step down to 285/35.

so if i went with 265/35 and 285/30, the tires would be 'lower'.... sorry for all the questions, this is getting confusing

Here use this Tire Size Calculator - tire & wheel plus sizing

I have a set of Sumitomos HTR Z III...gotta say I'm happy with them. Not too loud, good grip..