Continental ExtremeContact DWS
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Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Wondering if anyone here has any experience with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tire. Tire Rack reviews seem very positive and the price seems competitive with others such as the Michelin MXV4. Have had good luck with Continental tires on German production vehicles but not on anything of late nor Lexus. Thinking it might be good for the conditions here in FL.
The Bridgestone Alenza is no longer listed at Tire Rack, so I am guessing it is being replaced by the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia -- their new fuel-savings tire. The latter is listed as a new tire at Tire Rack. However, that is just a guess as the Alenza is still listed on the Bridgestone web site.
The Bridgestone Alenza is no longer listed at Tire Rack, so I am guessing it is being replaced by the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia -- their new fuel-savings tire. The latter is listed as a new tire at Tire Rack. However, that is just a guess as the Alenza is still listed on the Bridgestone web site.
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Wondering if anyone here has any experience with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tire. Tire Rack reviews seem very positive and the price seems competitive with others such as the Michelin MXV4. Have had good luck with Continental tires on German production vehicles but not on anything of late nor Lexus. Thinking it might be good for the conditions here in FL.
The Bridgestone Alenza is no longer listed at Tire Rack, so I am guessing it is being replaced by the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia -- their new fuel-savings tire. The latter is listed as a new tire at Tire Rack. However, that is just a guess as the Alenza is still listed on the Bridgestone web site.
The Bridgestone Alenza is no longer listed at Tire Rack, so I am guessing it is being replaced by the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia -- their new fuel-savings tire. The latter is listed as a new tire at Tire Rack. However, that is just a guess as the Alenza is still listed on the Bridgestone web site.
I have driven Contis on the MB350 and do not think they are as 'good' as the OEM Michelins that I have on the 18" 09RX350 - less 'nimble'. But they were not the new DW/DWSs.
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I put these on my 2006 RX400h and absolutely love these tires. I noticed a little softer ride, traction when dry is great, when wet it is great and now we just got the full whammy here 23 inches of snow (12/27) and they are great. Guess what we just cleaned up 4 inches (1/7) and now changed weather report more tomorrow and worse on Tuesday into Wednesday and these are WONDERFUL IN THIS WHITE STUFF. I only have one regret I DID NOT GET THEM EARLIER!!! I would highly recommend these tires.
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i'm still burning off the stock michelins but i have already decided on the DWS for the next set of meats. i based this solely off of tire rack's customer reviews and their video review.
i need a good all season performance tire here in colorado with the snowy winters
i need a good all season performance tire here in colorado with the snowy winters
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I put these on my 2006 RX400h and absolutely love these tires. I noticed a little softer ride, traction when dry is great, when wet it is great and now we just got the full whammy here 23 inches of snow (12/27) and they are great. Guess what we just cleaned up 4 inches (1/7) and now changed weather report more tomorrow and worse on Tuesday into Wednesday and these are WONDERFUL IN THIS WHITE STUFF. I only have one regret I DID NOT GET THEM EARLIER!!! I would highly recommend these tires.
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I'm in need of tires too. Thanks for posting this thread. I just changed tires on my aunt's s550 and were considering the Continentals for my 400h.
How's the road noise on these tires?
How's the road noise on these tires?
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My father just put these on his RL and he commented he never knew how quiet the car is. I'm going to get to set for the TL because of the good reviews and hopefully good in snow.
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These tires are well PAID FOR NOW I drove to work after we got 9 inches last night the local roads here were not bad snowy but when I made it to my exit I had a rude awakening nobody did a darn thing. I found my ramp was one lane of 9 inches packed (PS an oncoming vehicle would be a head on!) made a left can't find the curb. I was now behind a F350 4WD who was spinning etc. I went right by him later without any trouble.
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Thanks for all the input. Will not have to worry so much about snow as I try to avoid going north this time of year. A light dusting to an inch or two is about all I ever suffer, and that is nothing.
Was more interested in hearing about user input on how quiet these were and how they might handle in the rain which is more a problem down here in FL. Looks like they will possibly be more quiet than the Alenzas and at least as good in all other aspects with the exception of perhaps tread life.
Glad to see that as time has progressed in my 2004 RX330 that the tire selection has gone from two average tires to a number of very good ones.
BTW, the Alenzas showed back up on the Tire Rack web site for those interested.
Was more interested in hearing about user input on how quiet these were and how they might handle in the rain which is more a problem down here in FL. Looks like they will possibly be more quiet than the Alenzas and at least as good in all other aspects with the exception of perhaps tread life.
Glad to see that as time has progressed in my 2004 RX330 that the tire selection has gone from two average tires to a number of very good ones.
BTW, the Alenzas showed back up on the Tire Rack web site for those interested.
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These tires are well PAID FOR NOW I drove to work after we got 9 inches last night the local roads here were not bad snowy but when I made it to my exit I had a rude awakening nobody did a darn thing. I found my ramp was one lane of 9 inches packed (PS an oncoming vehicle would be a head on!) made a left can't find the curb. I was now behind a F350 4WD who was spinning etc. I went right by him later without any trouble.
#13
My Michelin MXV4's are on its way out. Been keen on tire discussions as of late. This Conti might be a good option.
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Except that Costco does not carry them. Wonder if Sears does. These are the only 2 places I have gone to for tires lately.