CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT DWS 06 plus

[MR_X]

Considering these tires as well for cold weather/daily driving as Michelin doesn’t recommend using their summer tires under 40 degrees. Have them on my wife’s car and had them on other 2 cars before and no complains here. They can get noisy depending on surface but this can depend on the type of car. My wife has a Macan I can’t hear them but in my S4 and S3 I could hear them on rough surfaces.

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[Patina]

Just installed the DWS 06s in 265/285. I daily and do a LOT of highway driving year round. First impressions was smoother ride, plenty of dry traction, and absorbed road imperfections significantly better than stock tires.

However, I noticed at highway speeds the car would not feel stable--like it wanted to wander randomly in the lane and when it's usually very easy to remain in the center, I found it quite difficult to drive center lane and almost looked like I was swaying back and forth like a drunk driver.

Thought maybe it was alignment, but the behavior didn't change at all after I got it done. Anyone have a similar feel to these tires?

You've pretty much described tread squirm that's a characteristic of all seasons. I installed them recently myself as well for a three season tire so I could have a truly dedicated summer setup.

The DWS06+ is equal to the PSS in terms of performance, but the tread squirm is definitely something that stands out, and the road manners are vastly superior. Really showing the difference in a 10 year summer tire design.

I did notice that the steering got very very light after I swapped off the summer tire design. It's nice when you're just cruising, but I did notice that the car does try to tramline.

 

[Patina]

Considering these tires as well for cold weather/daily driving as Michelin doesn’t recommend using their summer tires under 40 degrees. Have them on my wife’s car and had them on other 2 cars before and no complains here. They can get noisy depending on surface but this can depend on the type of car. My wife has a Macan I can’t hear them but in my S4 and S3 I could hear them on rough surfaces.

They're great for bay area temperatures so there's less concern about getting heat in them. Great 3 seasons tire if you don't get snow.

 

[johnsmither]

Anyone ran these in near/below freezing temps? I plan to drive the Supra occasionally throughout winter on days where conditions aren't terrible.

Curious how this does in light snow/ice if I do get caught during that.

 

[Emspilot]

I run them year round in northern Virginia. Routinely below freezing in the winter and have no issues. Also take occasional trips to northern NY Nov - Mar, routinely below
0, again with no issues.

 

[ChrisRay]

I run these tire on all my cars and my families....very good overall. I have them on an Audi A3, a Bentley, BMW X3 and my brothers GR Corolla. They work extremely well in water. Very good in dry and exceptionally well in light snow. Ice is decent but they are not really an ice tire like a Blizzak. Sidewalls are consistent through turns and are very predictable. These are my go-to tire for an all season performance. I have not had them on the Supra and its disappointing to hear that they wonder when in center lane...did not think that was an issue

 

[Loco38SUP]

This is my go to tire here in the PNW for all my cars. I recommend it for rain and occasional light snow. Its a great value for the money.

-RJM

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