Continental Extreme Contact DWS Vibration
09-07-2011, 05:30 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535 xi, Comfort Access, Cold Weather, Nav, Parking Sensors, Logic 7
I'm in a similar boat to you guys, except that my vibration issues arose with my original Conti Sport Contact 2's and have continued to my new DWS's. Right from the outset BMW indicated my two rear wheels were "significantly" bent (although there is no obvious damage to the naked eye). Rather than replace the wheels, which the dealer will gladly do - OUCH! - I'm having a local wheel repair shop have a go at straightening the wheels first. I'll let you know how it goes, and if it works it might be worth considering in your case - and it's a lot less expensive than replacing two 172's. Worst case scenario, I'm out a couple hundred bucks and still have to replace the wheels - although I'll probably go aftermarket all-round as it's cheaper than just the two rear wheels!
09-07-2011, 09:50 AM
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My Ride: 2005 E60 545i Manual, Sport, L7
Model Year: 2005
I have conti DW summer on right now and considering DWS all seasons but would like to know if there is much difference noticeable in handling and performance between this two before putting them on?
09-11-2011, 09:57 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport Carbon Black with Black Nasca Leather Sport Auto Transmission Active Steering Comfort Access Bamboo Anthracite wood trim Power Rear Sunshades Ventilated Seats Ipod adapter Nav Sat Premium Sound
Check your control arm bushings...I had the same issue between 60-70mph. Replaced the control arms and bushings and good as new!
09-12-2011, 06:35 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i M-sport, retrofitted heated M-sport steering wheel with paddles, Sport-auto transmission
.PS - Huge kudos to Joe at Kwiksilver Mobile Wheel Repair here in Calgary - great work, fast and inexpensive!
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