Continental Extreme Contact DWS VS. Pirelli P-Zero Nero M&S

shipill · 02-22-2010, 10:54 AM

Anyone have first hand experience with either of these tires?

1- Pirelli ( Left )
2- Continental ( Right )

twinturbopg · 02-22-2010, 11:19 AM

I have the DWS's in the rear they are pretty damn good and can take a beating! But I am still running OEM bridgestone RFTs in the front and I dont like how they take on water. They are a little quieter than the OEM tires and feel great. btw the DWS have 5yr/50,000 mile treadlife warranty. I got them if I ever plan on going to tahoe and of course the saving money factor...I can put that money saved to the bank and more mods

MassBimmer · 02-22-2010, 12:17 PM

Conti FTW!!

GreenPlease · 02-22-2010, 05:04 PM

Love the DWSs. Review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=dws

I had the Pirelli Nero All Seasons on my 7 prior to switching those out to Hankooks (don't ask why I have summer tires on a friggin 4000lb limo and AS tires on my daily driver 3

). The Pirellis are nice and quiet but way too soft IMO. Makes your BMW feel like a Lexus which is a "fail" in my book.

maswastage · 02-22-2010, 06:55 PM

I've been running the DWS's since October and I can honestly say these are the only tires I have ever come across that excel across the board in all weather. In the snow I'd swear they were winter tires; when it's warm and dry they're as good as any summer tire. I don't know how Continental has done it but oh man have they done it. And to top it all off, they're relatively cheap too.

It's been almost 6000 miles now, through every type of weather scenario imaginable, and I have nothing but praise for these tires.

bavarian19 · 02-23-2010, 06:11 AM

The Conti's are now coming in 235/35/19 and 265/30/19, so I will be installing these on my OEM 230's the minute my goodyears wear out (Maybe with an autox event or two this summer)

Gary@TireRack · 02-23-2010, 11:24 AM

The Conti has received very high marks in snow while being good to very good in most other areas for an all-season tire. I would guess the Pirelli should be a quieter ride between the two and depending on the size and speed rating the Nero A/S may have faster steering response and strong dry grip/cornering.

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twinturbopg How you like them apples? 40 Rep 1,492 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SD & OC its where I belong iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have the DWS's in the rear they are pretty damn good and can take a beating! But I am still running OEM bridgestone RFTs in the front and I dont like how they take on water. They are a little quieter than the OEM tires and feel great. btw the DWS have 5yr/50,000 mile treadlife warranty. I got them if I ever plan on going to tahoe and of course the saving money factor...I can put that money saved to the bank and more mods __________________ V5 rev2.5 \| VExhaust \| V1 KW \| V701 \| H&R Sway Bars \| Ram Air Scoops \| DCI WTB: stock mirror cover for pre-lci e90
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GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Love the DWSs. Review here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...&highlight=dws I had the Pirelli Nero All Seasons on my 7 prior to switching those out to Hankooks (don't ask why I have summer tires on a friggin 4000lb limo and AS tires on my daily driver 3 ). The Pirellis are nice and quiet but way too soft IMO. Makes your BMW feel like a Lexus which is a "fail" in my book. __________________ Cars>Women
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maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I've been running the DWS's since October and I can honestly say these are the only tires I have ever come across that excel across the board in all weather. In the snow I'd swear they were winter tires; when it's warm and dry they're as good as any summer tire. I don't know how Continental has done it but oh man have they done it. And to top it all off, they're relatively cheap too. It's been almost 6000 miles now, through every type of weather scenario imaginable, and I have nothing but praise for these tires.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	The Conti's are now coming in 235/35/19 and 265/30/19, so I will be installing these on my OEM 230's the minute my goodyears wear out (Maybe with an autox event or two this summer)
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	The Conti has received very high marks in snow while being good to very good in most other areas for an all-season tire. I would guess the Pirelli should be a quieter ride between the two and depending on the size and speed rating the Nero A/S may have faster steering response and strong dry grip/cornering. Tires http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&...ires/index.jsp __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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