Yes they are. Have a set on my zhp.
Yes they are. Have a set on my zhp.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
I've driven on Conti DW tires for a long time. I have never had an issue with them and love their cold/wet weather performance for a summer tire along with their ride comfort, low noise, longevity, and low cost. I know they're not as good as as Michelin PSSss, but I got my square set for $480 shipped (245/40R17). Can't really complain with that.
That said, I think I'll try out the Michelin PSSs next round and see what all you hoonigans are going on about.
Just ordered my Michelin PSS. Will be installed next week. I was debating whether to go with those or the new Kumho Ecstas PS91s, but there are not enough reviews for me to purchase them.
PAUL
2010 335i xDrive 6-Speed M Package
Moving over to PSS as I try to get free of the run-flat configuration my car came with. Fingers crossed....
2006 6MT Coupe, Alpine White • Premium, Cold Weather and Xenon packages
MFactory 3.38 LSD • 27mm M3 bar • ECS strut brace • Koni FSD's
Other tweaks: see my profile
I just bought 4 new PSS's to replace dry rotted Pirelli's. Had them professionally mounted, balanced and 4 wheel alignment 2 weeks ago. Installed Koni yellows a few months prior... You'll be very happy with the overall improvement the PSS's with proper alignment give, and even happier if you have newer shocks/struts. Glad I went in this order as it should help me isolate future suspension bushing upgrades better.
To add on, I just ordered my Michelin PSS and will pick up at TireRack this week. The tires I have on the car are over 8 years old (the are older Michelin Pilot Sports) they sound like snow tires on the car. I look forward to some quiet tires on the car.
As for comparison, I am a big fan of Bridgestone Potenza but also love the Michelins. They were only about $150-200 more new, so figured I would go that route this time. You honestly can't go wrong with Bridgestone or Michelin.
Also, ordered some Dunlop Direzza 15" tires for my 1977 VW Scirocco but that is another story....
Like previously mentioned earlier in the thread that Costco does Michelin $70 off rebates, does anyone know of an upcoming Continental DW rebate/promotion? I see there's a rebate for a different Continental tire going around good until the 13th but it's not for the DW. I'm looking to get a set but with a squared setup 255/35/18 all around out the door from TireRack is around $885 while Discount Tire is $850 out the door. It sounds quite a bit higher than what others got these tires for but i'm wondering if the price difference is A) It's a summer tire so most ppl aren't buying now that we're already well into the summer and B) 255/35/18 is quite a bit wider than 225/35/18 so maybe it just costs much more to produce?
04 Imola Red / Alcantara / 6 MT
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN 37221
i'm running 245/35/18 michelin PSS (squared) on my imola ZHP, and 225/255 PSS on my estoril ZHP. i can tell you that the 225/255 set rides a lot better... while it's only 0.2" taller in diameter, it makes a difference.
i'd get the stock sizes. (and i would suggest getting the PSS, they feel so much better than the DWs... and that's the difference - the DWs are mute and sloppy, the PSS are communicative and crisp. driven both in stock sizes on stock suspension.)
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport