anyone running on Continental ExtremeContact DW?

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2012, 05:41 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, 04:52 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, 08:35 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.

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03-18-2012, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 17	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, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
nurseryboy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OBX NC Posts: 123 Drives: 09 BMW 135i Rep Power: 17	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.