Continental Extreme Contact DWS Vibration

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Sep 7, 2011 | 05:30 AM

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Jucas Blue

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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!

Wpg550 - please do report back on how things turn out for you. I'm considering replacing / repairing my wheels as well. Thanks!

Sep 7, 2011 | 09:50 AM

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Margal

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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?

Sep 7, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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Crap tires, get what you pay for im afraid....

Sep 11, 2011 | 09:57 PM

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Check your control arm bushings...I had the same issue between 60-70mph. Replaced the control arms and bushings and good as new!

Sep 12, 2011 | 06:35 AM

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Wpg550 - please do report back on how things turn out for you. I'm considering replacing / repairing my wheels as well. Thanks!

Update - received my newly straightened rear wheels back last Thursday but didn't get a chance to put them on the car until the weekend. Once they were on, the vibration at various speeds was gone -- now I just have to deal with a vibration while braking (rotors have been replaced twice in last two months for being "warped"), but that's another topic for another day