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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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i was doing some research on Continental ExtremeContact DWS and it really looks like top notch i saw some videos from tirerack on these wheels it handles great on snow and also i saw another video handling great in the rain but i cant seem to find the tread life anyone have this tires installed can you please tell me about the tread wear thx
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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i was doing some research on Continental ExtremeContact DWS and it really looks like top notch i saw some videos from tirerack on these wheels it handles great on snow and also i saw another video handling great in the rain but i cant seem to find the tread life anyone have this tires installed can you please tell me about the tread wear thx
I think real-world tread life is very dependent on driving style and conditions. I've seen one tire deliver 35K + miles for one driver and 15K miles for someone else driving an identical car. That said, I'm probably going to go with the same tire next month when I get my wheels powder coated and set up with a new all-season tire set-up to replace my General Exclaim UHP tires. Even though I have about 30% tread left on them they are finally getting a little noisy and I'm wanting a bit more rubber for the winter driving months (even with my all-wheel drive xi). If you go Tire-rack don't forget to shop/buy through the MrRebates link in my signature for additional rebates there and other on-line stores.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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I think real-world tread life is very dependent on driving style and conditions. I've seen one tire deliver 35K + miles for one driver and 15K miles for someone else driving an identical car. That said, I'm probably going to go with the same tire next month when I get my wheels powder coated and set up with a new all-season tire set-up to replace my General Exclaim UHP tires. Even though I have about 30% tread left on them they are finally getting a little noisy and I'm wanting a bit more rubber for the winter driving months (even with my all-wheel drive xi). If you go Tire-rack don't forget to shop/buy through the MrRebates link in my signature for additional rebates there and other on-line stores.
tire rack told me if i rotate the tires at 3k for the first 15k and every 5k after that it will last about 50k
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Rotation is a big debating point.

Personally I rotate front to rear, but never right to left. I like to keep the rolling direction the same.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF
Rotation is a big debating point.

Personally I rotate front to rear, but never right to left. I like to keep the rolling direction the same.
i tottally agree with you and also checking the tire pressure as well
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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get the DW instead of the DWS, i got those and love them.

Not good idea to rotate left/right, it's better to do front/rear.

Personally I can't do that because I have the 245/275 setup so I'm stuck.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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get the DW instead of the DWS, i got those and love them.

Not good idea to rotate left/right, it's better to do front/rear.

Personally I can't do that because I have the 245/275 setup so I'm stuck.
hey there im actually reading more negative reviews on the dw and i know that but thx for the tip
and that must suck you need michelin for a setup like that so it lasts longer LOL
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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I'm thinking about DW's, please share what negative reiews you came across.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Nexen N3000s they're really good tires believe it or not
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