Continental ExtremeContactDWS06?
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Continental ExtremeContactDWS06?
I have an '05 MINI S Convertible (manual) and am replacing the original Dunlop runflats. I think I've settled on the Continentals, but wondered if anyone here has reported having problems with these all-season Continental (non-runflats)?
I'd like something that drives well in all weather conditions. I drive spirited sometimes, sometimes not (depending on who's in my rearview mirror)
Tire size 205-45-17
I'd like something that drives well in all weather conditions. I drive spirited sometimes, sometimes not (depending on who's in my rearview mirror)
Tire size 205-45-17
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I run the DWS06's on my '04 and they're a fantastic tire; grippy in the dry, equally great in rain, quiet, they wear great, and not bad if you run into a light coating of snow, although I'd refrain from 'spirited' driving on snow/ice road conditions.
That said, they (as with all-season tire) are not ideal if the winter conditions are worse; i.e., ice, deeper snow... If you're looking at driving in more harsh winter conditions, I'd recommend a second set of wheels with a dedicated snow tire. I'm partial to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 (below) for that task. Night and day in the white stuff when compared to an all-season tire.
If you have a garage, you can do as I do and change to the winter wheel/tire setup only when there's snow on the roads (or forecast), and take them off when the roads are clear - thus preserving your winter tires, as well as getting more "quality time" with the DWS06's. With a small car such as the MINI where the jack brings up the entire side of the car, it's a 15-minute job to swap all-four tires out.
That said, they (as with all-season tire) are not ideal if the winter conditions are worse; i.e., ice, deeper snow... If you're looking at driving in more harsh winter conditions, I'd recommend a second set of wheels with a dedicated snow tire. I'm partial to the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 (below) for that task. Night and day in the white stuff when compared to an all-season tire.
If you have a garage, you can do as I do and change to the winter wheel/tire setup only when there's snow on the roads (or forecast), and take them off when the roads are clear - thus preserving your winter tires, as well as getting more "quality time" with the DWS06's. With a small car such as the MINI where the jack brings up the entire side of the car, it's a 15-minute job to swap all-four tires out.
Last edited by AoxoMoxoA; 02-15-2017 at 12:06 PM. Reason: Added pic