Bummer: Conti DW has been discontinued

[ryankokesh]

Yeah, tests are pretty darn controlled. For each set of tires tested, the tests are run on the same day with each set of tires mounted to a different BMW. I think RaceLogic products are used for timing.

The A/S 3+ is a great tire. Heard mention of it outperforming the DW.

TireRack will test the new ExtremeContact Sport this spring... should have significant steering response over the DW. 30k mile warranty with 3-year flat tire towing doesn't hurt.

[Rovert]

Huge news for those of us in climates that don't warrant snow tires, but too cold for summers year round.

AS3+ aren't very well optimized for snow too. At least snow that's falling in/near the freezing mark. My friend could barely get to my place when there was a super light layer of snow/slush in his 135i. DWS06 are far better rated for the snow than an AS3+. But as it shows the AS3+ is better in dry and wet conditions, overall.

We'll have to see as the new Conti tire is released, what reviews are on those!! I really love the ride quality of a PSS but the price is still ridiculous. I'll put the money down if I have to because of the quality but if Conti can come through even if it's super marginally worse and the price is 30% less, I'd go with Conti because it's not like I need to be doing 1G of cornering on a public road. Although it is fun!! It's just ridiculously too fast because of so much grip. LOL

[san]

AS3+ aren't very well optimized for snow too. At least snow that's falling in/near the freezing mark. My friend could barely get to my place when there was a super light layer of snow/slush in his 135i. DWS06 are far better rated for the snow than an AS3+. But as it shows the AS3+ is better in dry and wet conditions, overall.

We'll have to see as the new Conti tire is released, what reviews are on those!! I really love the ride quality of a PSS but the price is still ridiculous. I'll put the money down if I have to because of the quality but if Conti can come through even if it's super marginally worse and the price is 30% less, I'd go with Conti because it's not like I need to be doing 1G of cornering on a public road. Although it is fun!! It's just ridiculously too fast because of so much grip. LOL

Yup, I was able to drive my Zhp in an inch of snow quite easily with a set of new dws06...


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[dpark]

I had the previous version of the DWS for my e46 and they were great in the wet and snow. I was going to get the DWS06 but decided to go with a set of summer tires on my 135s and get 17" wheels and set it up with winter tires and not compromise.

I had the DWs prior to the DWS and didn't feel I lost any performance with the DWS (daily driving conditions with some aggressive back road driving, but no track time) and had a significant advantage in the snow.