Continental ExtremeContact DW vs Dunlop Sport Maxx
05-13-2011 | 03:55 AM
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I just had a set installed and I too feel like the sidewalls are soft. Gonna try 44psi! Any ideas what negative effect running a higher tire pressure has on the tires?
05-13-2011 | 04:15 AM
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I work for Continental so I might be somewhat biased 
The DW is a great tire and has gotten rave reviews from Both tirerack testing and user reviews.
To answer your question, tirerack doesn't offer road hazard protection on the Continentals because they come with a road hazard warranty through Continental.
That being said, I've been waiting to order my dad some DW for his car, not an s2k, but same staggered fitments at the AP1, and the 225/50/16 rear has been backordered for about two months for me.
Thumbs up for the tires from me, but having no experience on the Sport Maxx, I can't comment on how they compare. Dunlop makes a great product (I track on StarSpecs), and I'm sure both tires are very competent tires.
I'm sure Jim will chime in when he sees this thread. Can't go wrong ordering from TireRack. I've gotten all of my tires for my s2000 (12 tires last year alone) from TireRack. Additionally, after spending two weeks at their facility training with their sales associates, I have much faith in anyone you talk to from the company - they really know their stuff.
The DW is a great tire and has gotten rave reviews from Both tirerack testing and user reviews.
To answer your question, tirerack doesn't offer road hazard protection on the Continentals because they come with a road hazard warranty through Continental.
That being said, I've been waiting to order my dad some DW for his car, not an s2k, but same staggered fitments at the AP1, and the 225/50/16 rear has been backordered for about two months for me.
Thumbs up for the tires from me, but having no experience on the Sport Maxx, I can't comment on how they compare. Dunlop makes a great product (I track on StarSpecs), and I'm sure both tires are very competent tires.
I'm sure Jim will chime in when he sees this thread. Can't go wrong ordering from TireRack. I've gotten all of my tires for my s2000 (12 tires last year alone) from TireRack. Additionally, after spending two weeks at their facility training with their sales associates, I have much faith in anyone you talk to from the company - they really know their stuff.
05-13-2011 | 05:13 AM
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I had the Contiential ExtremeContact DWS tires on OEM wheels on my MY03 for last winter. I used them through April because they seem to evacuate water much better than the OEM S-02s. I could never break them loose and, other than a slight dead center feeling on the highway, I have absolutely no qualms at all with this tire. I am sure the DW is just as great.
05-16-2011 | 07:21 AM
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Can anyone provide further reviews/experience with the Dunlop Sport Maxx? I'm up in the air about these vs the DW. I'm particularly interested in the sidewall flex that everyone is commenting about with the DW. I will be getting the stock AP2 sizes.
05-16-2011 | 08:50 PM
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Good thing I looked at this thread before buying new rear tires. I've been considering the DW's or the ADVAN S.4's for just some all-season/performance tires. My S2000 is my daily and I plan to use these tires for AutoX anyone have any advice on the ADVAN vs. DW's?
05-17-2011 | 02:52 AM
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Even max perf Summer Conti tires are pretty squishy-sidewslled, and the last (only) set of Conti all-seasons I had (ExtremeContact on wife's Mazda3) were so soft-sidewalled that with the car parked and the wheels turned to near full lock, the inside wheel looked like it was flat, despite 32psi. A pothole equaled a blowout with those tires >
If you look at "steering response" and "cornering stability", or read tire testing notes at Tire Rack's website, Conti's almost always seem to have more compliant sidewalls than other tires in the same performance category. It's like they REFUSE to make a stiff tire. Never again for me...
05-17-2011 | 01:42 PM
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The DWs seemed to be more engineered with comfort in mind. They do have softer sidewalls than most extreme performance tires, though they are still pretty firm by most standards. This is going to reduce turn in crispness slightly, but will offer a smoother, quieter ride in return. This doesn't effect outright grip at all as the compound of the DWs seems to be very grippy.
Overall for me, this seems like a nice compromise. I have a lowered car with a very rough ride with the RE050s. I'm hoping the DWs will smooth things out a bit while still giving me good grip.
Overall for me, this seems like a nice compromise. I have a lowered car with a very rough ride with the RE050s. I'm hoping the DWs will smooth things out a bit while still giving me good grip.
05-18-2011 | 07:27 PM
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(I just posted this in another DW thread....applies here too!)
I have had these tires for 2 weeks now and could not love them more. Soooo much quieter, less harsh and yet still seem to have fantastic grip. I have had Advan Sport and RE50's on my car and like these way more. If the others were the same price as these I would still buy the DW.
I do not track, just cruise, carve mountain roads and freeway on ramps. So far so good. They also feel much more stable and less skittish at speed on crappy concrete roads. (I-5 and I-90) Even if I did track the car I would want tires specific for that, I am not into the teeth chattering ride if I am going to the ocean on a summer day.
I have had these tires for 2 weeks now and could not love them more. Soooo much quieter, less harsh and yet still seem to have fantastic grip. I have had Advan Sport and RE50's on my car and like these way more. If the others were the same price as these I would still buy the DW.
I do not track, just cruise, carve mountain roads and freeway on ramps. So far so good. They also feel much more stable and less skittish at speed on crappy concrete roads. (I-5 and I-90) Even if I did track the car I would want tires specific for that, I am not into the teeth chattering ride if I am going to the ocean on a summer day.
05-22-2011 | 10:46 PM
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How do the DW's compare versus the DWS's? My buddy has the DWS's and keeps telling me they are worth getting. (I daily my car and might have to drive in some harsh weather this upcoming year)