Conti Extreme Contact DWS?
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 335
Likes: 34
From: Lincoln Nebraska
Tire Rack web site does not list the Extremes when searching by C5 and clicking the "show matching front and rear" tires. I knew that Continental made both the front sizes and the rear sizes that matched the stock C5 tires, so called Tire Rack to see what's up. The technician I talked to said that for some reason Continental does not make the two different tire sizes (front and rear) in the same speed rating. I did ask him if it would make much difference if I mixed speed ratings.... he strongly advised against it. Maybe their insurance requirements restrict them from advising otherwise... anyway I decided to take his advice.
Last edited by av8or; Dec 4, 2010 at 03:00 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 119
Likes: 1
From: Warner Robins GA
I had them on my 99. 245/45-17 front, 275/40-18 rear. I thought they were EXCELLENT tires! Super quiet, plenty of cornering traction, and great treadwear. Wonderful in the rain too. No negatives with this tire IMO.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,273
Likes: 14
From: Austin TX
This is the kind of feedback I was looking for.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 4
From: Freeport, FL
I bought a set this year for the upcoming winter months. So far they are quite on the highway, as my car is a daily driver this is important. They have been great in the rain at highway speeds (and then some). No problems with traction so far. I really hope the do well in the snow too, I can't imagine they'll be too bad.
Oh, I had to mix and match to get a set, as they don't offer the factory sizes for 17x9.5/18x10.5 rims.
Oh, I had to mix and match to get a set, as they don't offer the factory sizes for 17x9.5/18x10.5 rims.
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