Continental extreme contact dw vs hankook v12

stratburst · 05-14-2013, 09:12 PM

Time to replace the OE RE050A tires on my T/S with 19" rims. I loved the RE050A's but the cost not so much. I'm looking to spend no more than $1K for the tires alone and I'm looking at the Continental extreme contact dw and hankook ventus v12 for street use only, no track or auto cross. Both are well liked here, if I wanted to come as close to the RE050 in performance. What should I do?

kenchan · 05-14-2013, 09:35 PM

DW's for sure.

if youre low on cash, also check out the sumitomo HTRZIII's at tirerack. they're asymetrial and supposed to be pretty decent for the price.

FirstZin83 · 05-14-2013, 09:44 PM

Getting ready to install my 3rd set of tires. Loved the OEM Bridgestones with the exception of noise and wear. My 2nd I purchased the Hankook V12's. Loved the price, noise was better and wear was better. Only downside (what little it was) was the sidewalls are a little thinner and softer in the corners. This next set I'm trying the Conti DW's.. The reviews on these are about the same as the Hankooks and they're slightly higher cost. As far as ratings acroos the board go (traction, noise and wear) on these there tires. The Bridgestones are least, Hankooks are better and Conti's are better than Hankooks. I think this has been the general concensus in the forums regarding these brands.

MnTBlitz · 05-15-2013, 01:59 PM

Im getting ready to replace my OEM tires as well, and will be going with the Conti DW's.

View Poll Results: What tire is a better performance tire?
Continental extreme contact dw	20	76.92%
Hankook ventus v12	6	23.08%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

05-14-2013, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
stratburst Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78 Drives: 370z - Sport Touring Rep Power: 13	Continental extreme contact dw vs hankook v12 Time to replace the OE RE050A tires on my T/S with 19" rims. I loved the RE050A's but the cost not so much. I'm looking to spend no more than $1K for the tires alone and I'm looking at the Continental extreme contact dw and hankook ventus v12 for street use only, no track or auto cross. Both are well liked here, if I wanted to come as close to the RE050 in performance. What should I do? Last edited by stratburst; 05-14-2013 at 09:15 PM.

05-15-2013, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
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05-14-2013, 09:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	DW's for sure. if youre low on cash, also check out the sumitomo HTRZIII's at tirerack. they're asymetrial and supposed to be pretty decent for the price.

05-14-2013, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
FirstZin83 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisville Posts: 30 Drives: 09 6MT 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 15	Getting ready to install my 3rd set of tires. Loved the OEM Bridgestones with the exception of noise and wear. My 2nd I purchased the Hankook V12's. Loved the price, noise was better and wear was better. Only downside (what little it was) was the sidewalls are a little thinner and softer in the corners. This next set I'm trying the Conti DW's.. The reviews on these are about the same as the Hankooks and they're slightly higher cost. As far as ratings acroos the board go (traction, noise and wear) on these there tires. The Bridgestones are least, Hankooks are better and Conti's are better than Hankooks. I think this has been the general concensus in the forums regarding these brands.