20" Hankook V12 or Continental ExtremeContact DW
02-03-2011, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
I don't do much spirited driving...usually. Which tire would suit me best when running on 20" wheels. In order of importance:
comfort ride
low noise
rim protection
long treadwear
performance
Thanks.
comfort ride
low noise
rim protection
long treadwear
performance
Thanks.
02-03-2011, 07:15 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i ~ Fully loaded | Sport Package
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Continental ExtremeContact DW!!!
02-03-2011, 08:49 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Between those two, I'd choose Conti DW's any day. Even if you only read the reviews, you'll see that Hankooks are simply not on the same level. And check out the tread wear rating on DW's - they are supposed to last 2-3 times longer than V12's. Also, wet handling is just awesome.
I like harder sidewalls than either of these tires, but my winter set is Continental Extreme DWS tires - and they are great. Very quiet, soft and handle awesome. Their sidewalls are softer than I'd like and they do roll in hard cornering. But I doubt that between DW's and V12's, their sidewalls are much different. Perhaps, DW's are a little softer, but it does not necessarily mean that cornering and handling performance will be inferior. As far as I know, the only other tire on par with DW is the PS2 - and PS2 costs twice as much and wears out three times quicker.
I like harder sidewalls than either of these tires, but my winter set is Continental Extreme DWS tires - and they are great. Very quiet, soft and handle awesome. Their sidewalls are softer than I'd like and they do roll in hard cornering. But I doubt that between DW's and V12's, their sidewalls are much different. Perhaps, DW's are a little softer, but it does not necessarily mean that cornering and handling performance will be inferior. As far as I know, the only other tire on par with DW is the PS2 - and PS2 costs twice as much and wears out three times quicker.
02-04-2011, 08:53 AM
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My Ride: SOLD...Jet Black 2008 550i M Sport with SAT, black interior. RPI exhaust and air scoop, 35% huper optik tint all around, CF roundels, flat black kidneys, Springfield Armory XD-40 jet black in glove box, charcoal filter removed.
Between those two, I'd choose Conti DW's any day. Even if you only read the reviews, you'll see that Hankooks are simply not on the same level. And check out the tread wear rating on DW's - they are supposed to last 2-3 times longer than V12's. Also, wet handling is just awesome.
I like harder sidewalls than either of these tires, but my winter set is Continental Extreme DWS tires - and they are great. Very quiet, soft and handle awesome. Their sidewalls are softer than I'd like and they do roll in hard cornering. But I doubt that between DW's and V12's, their sidewalls are much different. Perhaps, DW's are a little softer, but it does not necessarily mean that cornering and handling performance will be inferior. As far as I know, the only other tire on par with DW is the PS2 - and PS2 costs twice as much and wears out three times quicker.
I like harder sidewalls than either of these tires, but my winter set is Continental Extreme DWS tires - and they are great. Very quiet, soft and handle awesome. Their sidewalls are softer than I'd like and they do roll in hard cornering. But I doubt that between DW's and V12's, their sidewalls are much different. Perhaps, DW's are a little softer, but it does not necessarily mean that cornering and handling performance will be inferior. As far as I know, the only other tire on par with DW is the PS2 - and PS2 costs twice as much and wears out three times quicker.
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02-04-2011, 11:00 AM
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I just had a set of 20" Hankooks installed yesterday. So far the ride is softer and slightly quieter than my old General Exclaims, but then they were worn out too which may contribute to the noise factor.