ExtremeContact DWS06 for an HPDE?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: La Junta Colorado
ExtremeContact DWS06 for an HPDE?
I know these are an all season tire but they are still a higher performance tire. I have other wheels and will run more of a track tire most of the time. Heck, I have an entirely different car for track days it just to darn expensive to do very often. It runs about $1,000 a day in consumables. I picked up my 01 Z06 to drive whenever and use on the track when I don't want to drop major cash. My thought was a harder compound tire would last a lot longer. I know I will be slower but I think I can still have fun. I hate to admit it, but I bought them on accident. I didn't realize they were different version of the ExtremeContact. I should have gotten sport.
My question is has anyone tried the DWS not sport on the track? Will they be safe or will they blister?
I don't want to set record laps. Ill use my other car for that. I just cannot keep spending $1,000 a day to keep my 2015 Z28 happy.
My question is has anyone tried the DWS not sport on the track? Will they be safe or will they blister?
I don't want to set record laps. Ill use my other car for that. I just cannot keep spending $1,000 a day to keep my 2015 Z28 happy.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Bridgewater NJ
I have used the DWS tires on a track day on my C5. They were easily controllable, I had a ton of fun. Obviously not the best tire for setting records, but I was more than happy with them for doing a track day a couple times a year. I go to track days to have fun and enjoy my car, for me spending all the extra money on a set of tires and wheels that will be quickly consumed for a faster lap time wasn't worth it. If anything I would suggest swapping to performance brake pads.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: North Georgia
I use the Potenza RE-71R for a street tire and have the DWS tires on my wife's 07 Mustang GT with the 18" wheels. I bought my wife's tires first and wondered if my shocks suddenly went bad because of the soft side walls of the DWS tires. The Potenzas have a stiffer sidewall and better grip. I run Nittos for my track tires. I will never go back to DWS for the street.
Good luck in your decision.
Spaggs
Good luck in your decision.
Spaggs
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: La Junta Colorado
I have used the DWS tires on a track day on my C5. They were easily controllable, I had a ton of fun. Obviously not the best tire for setting records, but I was more than happy with them for doing a track day a couple times a year. I go to track days to have fun and enjoy my car, for me spending all the extra money on a set of tires and wheels that will be quickly consumed for a faster lap time wasn't worth it. If anything I would suggest swapping to performance brake pads.
My goal is to take the C5 out on hard tires and have fun for a couple hundred dollars. Just don't want to melt the tread off. I have seen a few tires separate under the heat. I figure the lack of grip on the DWS will limit the braking power and thus make pads and rotors last longer. Should be able to run within the pack and not spend insane money. They say street tires can make you a better driver. Would be great if I got smoother and could get more laps out of R7s on the Z28.
