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Emvici · 12-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Picked up a set of continental tires for the rear. I went with 315 x35. I only took it for a short drive home from the shop, but I think these tires ride a lot better then the stock one. The ones I got were Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Not only do I think they ride better then the goodyear, they are half the price. I do not track my car, and although they have a "W" speed rating, I am sure that would be fine for track use?.
anyone else have any experience with these tires.

jon6.0 · 12-04-2014, 10:57 PM

What kind of track? They are an all season. Not sure how well they would do on a road course. I imagine they would get greasy pretty fast.

Z/28Dan · 12-05-2014, 06:33 AM

Half price? So these tires were 133.00 each? Seriously? Where did you find these. That's an awesome (unbelievable, actually) price.

hrpiii · 12-05-2014, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Emvici

Picked up a set of continental tires for the rear. I went with 315 x35. I only took it for a short drive home from the shop, but I think these tires ride a lot better then the stock one. The ones I got were Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Not only do I think they ride better then the goodyear, they are half the price. I do not track my car, and although they have a "W" speed rating, I am sure that would be fine for track use?.
anyone else have any experience with these tires.

if you look in the "Tires" section, A LOT of people are riding on these, and love them.

Clark Grizwald · 12-05-2014, 08:00 AM

tire rack has them for $263 which is the same as the goodyears....where did you find them for half that?

boondocksaint · 12-05-2014, 09:07 AM

The DWS is a great all-season tire and one I've had on many RWD cars for winter driving in the last few years. They will NOT hold up to track use. Period. They do not have close to the grip of a hot Goodyear F1 or Michelin PSS. They get a bit greasy when they get hot and you will find yourself sliding all over the place with no ability to regulate weigh transfer. Braking will also suffer.

These are road tires, and nothing more. But they are a great road tire, especially in rain or snow (assuming good tread depth).

As for price, I got mine more than a year ago, 275 in front 315 in back, for less than $1,000 installed. I don't know that I've seen the rears under $225 or the fronts under $175. So if you got them for half of the price of the Goodyears, you got a smoking deal. If you got them for half the price they're usually costing, you should buy them out of all stock and sell them +10% on here. You'd make a mint.

Side note: Continental is discontinuing the DWS and replacing it with something new. Not sure what the designation was, though.

vatechguy3 · 12-05-2014, 01:43 PM

why 275s on the front?

tony

boondocksaint · 12-05-2014, 02:54 PM

It's what they had, and I was about to drive into freezing weather the next day with rain in the forecast. On the F1s?

That's a big fat bag of NOPE.

jon6.0 · 12-05-2014, 03:10 PM

I went 275's on the front. I figure they might kick up a little less dirt down the side of the car.

Emvici · 12-07-2014, 08:53 AM

I got the price a little confused with the dealer price. Dealer wanted 549.00 a piece for the eagles, I never researched what they were online. I got the dws for 270.00 through tirerack. I like the tires longevity, but it comprises performance big time. I took it out yesterday for the first time, and it was too easy to slide around. I need to be extra careful with these no-grip tires.

pktrusty · 12-07-2014, 05:35 PM

I bought the Michelin SS and I love them. You should try them if you are unhappy with what you have.

Emvici · 12-08-2014, 11:38 PM

Thanks PkTrusty, I think I will give them another look if I go to replace the front.
If I remember correcting does the Michelin ss have a low UTQG rating like the eagles?.
I like the continentals because I can get 25-30k out of the tires. I just have to drive smart. and honestly I don't need all that stickness to drive it the way I want. And I know of a few other drivers that could drive with these tires. Just need to learn the car.

mrvenicess · 12-09-2014, 07:29 AM

I got 25000 miles from my first set of Mich PSS. I love the way they ride and handle.

Emvici · 12-09-2014, 07:59 AM

Those weren't on your 10 second zl1 car right?. That car is too new to have gone through the stock and then a set of Michelins right?.

12-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#1
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	new tires Picked up a set of continental tires for the rear. I went with 315 x35. I only took it for a short drive home from the shop, but I think these tires ride a lot better then the stock one. The ones I got were Continental Extreme Contact DWS. Not only do I think they ride better then the goodyear, they are half the price. I do not track my car, and although they have a "W" speed rating, I am sure that would be fine for track use?. anyone else have any experience with these tires.

12-04-2014, 10:57 PM	#2
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	What kind of track? They are an all season. Not sure how well they would do on a road course. I imagine they would get greasy pretty fast. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

12-05-2014, 06:33 AM	#3
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Half price? So these tires were 133.00 each? Seriously? Where did you find these. That's an awesome (unbelievable, actually) price. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

12-05-2014, 08:00 AM	#5
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	tire rack has them for $263 which is the same as the goodyears....where did you find them for half that? __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

12-05-2014, 01:43 PM	#7
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	why 275s on the front? tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

12-05-2014, 09:07 AM	#6
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	The DWS is a great all-season tire and one I've had on many RWD cars for winter driving in the last few years. They will NOT hold up to track use. Period. They do not have close to the grip of a hot Goodyear F1 or Michelin PSS. They get a bit greasy when they get hot and you will find yourself sliding all over the place with no ability to regulate weigh transfer. Braking will also suffer. These are road tires, and nothing more. But they are a great road tire, especially in rain or snow (assuming good tread depth). As for price, I got mine more than a year ago, 275 in front 315 in back, for less than $1,000 installed. I don't know that I've seen the rears under $225 or the fronts under $175. So if you got them for half of the price of the Goodyears, you got a smoking deal. If you got them for half the price they're usually costing, you should buy them out of all stock and sell them +10% on here. You'd make a mint. Side note: Continental is discontinuing the DWS and replacing it with something new. Not sure what the designation was, though.

12-05-2014, 02:54 PM	#8
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	It's what they had, and I was about to drive into freezing weather the next day with rain in the forecast. On the F1s? That's a big fat bag of NOPE.

12-05-2014, 03:10 PM	#9
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	I went 275's on the front. I figure they might kick up a little less dirt down the side of the car. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

12-07-2014, 08:53 AM	#10
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	I got the price a little confused with the dealer price. Dealer wanted 549.00 a piece for the eagles, I never researched what they were online. I got the dws for 270.00 through tirerack. I like the tires longevity, but it comprises performance big time. I took it out yesterday for the first time, and it was too easy to slide around. I need to be extra careful with these no-grip tires.

12-07-2014, 05:35 PM	#11
pktrusty Drives: 2013 ZL1- 850 JDP Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 75 View My Garage	I bought the Michelin SS and I love them. You should try them if you are unhappy with what you have.

12-08-2014, 11:38 PM	#12
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	Thanks PkTrusty, I think I will give them another look if I go to replace the front. If I remember correcting does the Michelin ss have a low UTQG rating like the eagles?. I like the continentals because I can get 25-30k out of the tires. I just have to drive smart. and honestly I don't need all that stickness to drive it the way I want. And I know of a few other drivers that could drive with these tires. Just need to learn the car.

12-09-2014, 07:29 AM	#13
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I got 25000 miles from my first set of Mich PSS. I love the way they ride and handle.

12-09-2014, 07:59 AM	#14
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	Those weren't on your 10 second zl1 car right?. That car is too new to have gone through the stock and then a set of Michelins right?.