Continental DWS
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From: Cranbrook BC
Continental DWS
Going to give them a try. I have a 12 hr trip ahead if me but I did notice a much smoother ride and less tire slap than the F1 RFT Goodyears.
Dry Wet Snow. Like hell i will drive it thru snow, but since I am headed way north, I figured better safe than sorry.
Dry Wet Snow. Like hell i will drive it thru snow, but since I am headed way north, I figured better safe than sorry.
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I have the same tires and am satisfied. I could have gone for the DW but that cost more and had less treadwear life but it is probably sticker tire better handling.
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Wow, after a 12 hour drive from Cranbrook BC To Prince George (via Columbia Icefields and hwy 16) I can recommend theses as a smoot, quiet, and well balanced tire for the Corvette enthusiast who does not need all-conquering grip all the time.
Torrential rain was no problem at all, even when cornering, I gave up before the tires did, even while taking these wet corners on a 2 lane road at over double the suggested limit.
Braking performance is a little bit soft, and acceleration times hampered by not being quite grabby enough off the line.
Really quiet though. Like Vault quiet. I'm liking this. And the slight compromise in straight line accel and braking is more than made up for in wet weather capability (even the sleet we had to go through) and overall smoothness.
I would give these a very solid 8/10
PSIG is 32/32f 30/30r
Torrential rain was no problem at all, even when cornering, I gave up before the tires did, even while taking these wet corners on a 2 lane road at over double the suggested limit.
Braking performance is a little bit soft, and acceleration times hampered by not being quite grabby enough off the line.
Really quiet though. Like Vault quiet. I'm liking this. And the slight compromise in straight line accel and braking is more than made up for in wet weather capability (even the sleet we had to go through) and overall smoothness.
I would give these a very solid 8/10
PSIG is 32/32f 30/30r
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My alignment person told me I should put it up to 35 PSI (If I can take the ride) otherwise the tires will wear out on the edges. Factory recommends 30 PSI which I kept the Original Goodyears at. The fronts were the first to wear out and the sides of the front tires were worn out at 43,000+ miles. The rears were still good but I replaced all 4 with the DWS at the same time.
I had the DWS tires at 35 PSI but now I have them back to 30 PSI as the ride is alot more comfortable. I will see after I get some more mileage as to how these new tires wear when I get my annual alignment to determine if 35 PSI would be better.
I had the DWS tires at 35 PSI but now I have them back to 30 PSI as the ride is alot more comfortable. I will see after I get some more mileage as to how these new tires wear when I get my annual alignment to determine if 35 PSI would be better.
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,074
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From: San Francisco CA
Wow, after a 12 hour drive from Cranbrook BC To Prince George (via Columbia Icefields and hwy 16) I can recommend theses as a smoot, quiet, and well balanced tire for the Corvette enthusiast who does not need all-conquering grip all the time.
Torrential rain was no problem at all, even when cornering, I gave up before the tires did, even while taking these wet corners on a 2 lane road at over double the suggested limit.
Braking performance is a little bit soft, and acceleration times hampered by not being quite grabby enough off the line.
Really quiet though. Like Vault quiet. I'm liking this. And the slight compromise in straight line accel and braking is more than made up for in wet weather capability (even the sleet we had to go through) and overall smoothness.
I would give these a very solid 8/10
PSIG is 32/32f 30/30r
Torrential rain was no problem at all, even when cornering, I gave up before the tires did, even while taking these wet corners on a 2 lane road at over double the suggested limit.
Braking performance is a little bit soft, and acceleration times hampered by not being quite grabby enough off the line.
Really quiet though. Like Vault quiet. I'm liking this. And the slight compromise in straight line accel and braking is more than made up for in wet weather capability (even the sleet we had to go through) and overall smoothness.
I would give these a very solid 8/10
PSIG is 32/32f 30/30r
Perhaps the Continental DW Dry Wet tires are sticker and handle better?
than the DWS but at the expense of shorter treadwear but they cost a little more than the DWS which is the lowest cost tire compared to all brands and has a warranty.
