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The Continental ExtremeContact DW is a very high performance summer tire not to be driven on snow or ice but like all performance summer tires gives you great dry and wet traction. (The DW stands for Dry and Wet).
When tested on the track the ExtremeContact DW's provided great cornering stability and steering response when driven hard. They provided almost the same traction in the wet as they did in dry conditions. Hydroplaning resistance was good at low speeds and still inspired confidence even at high speeds (yes we did have a little bit of fun with this creating some waves!). |
Part of the reason this tire performs so well is due to the massive circumferential sipes that go around the tire (take a look at the image to see what I'm talking about here). Those large gaps around the tire channel out the water as your tires hit the road to prevent your from hydroplaning - which can be one of the scariest things in the world. Those that have experienced it before know it will make your heart stop as you completely lose control of your vehicle.
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is a fairly low profile tire but it still provides a nice and comfortable feel when driving. We took it over a few speed bumps and potholes and it felt almost like a touring tire. In terms of noise, the tread was not loud nor was it really quiet - it is very rare to find a quiet high performance tire as they are generally very soft and stick to the road.
A little bit about the make up of the tire: as many of you may know, many tires such as this have chamfered tread blocks to help improve cornering for those fast turns, keeping your car steady. You can also see from the picture above that this is an asymmetrical design which means that when the tires are rotated you can only go back to front and not side to side.
Another cool thing about this tire is that it has indicators on it (which is now becoming much more common on many tire brands), that let you know how fast the tire is wearing. As the tire treads starts to wear away, the "W" in the tire will fade away as well, and will eventually turn into a "D" which will inform you that it's time to replace those tires! (Unless you want to keep them for a fun dry day out on the track :).
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is a fairly low profile tire but it still provides a nice and comfortable feel when driving. We took it over a few speed bumps and potholes and it felt almost like a touring tire. In terms of noise, the tread was not loud nor was it really quiet - it is very rare to find a quiet high performance tire as they are generally very soft and stick to the road.
A little bit about the make up of the tire: as many of you may know, many tires such as this have chamfered tread blocks to help improve cornering for those fast turns, keeping your car steady. You can also see from the picture above that this is an asymmetrical design which means that when the tires are rotated you can only go back to front and not side to side.
Another cool thing about this tire is that it has indicators on it (which is now becoming much more common on many tire brands), that let you know how fast the tire is wearing. As the tire treads starts to wear away, the "W" in the tire will fade away as well, and will eventually turn into a "D" which will inform you that it's time to replace those tires! (Unless you want to keep them for a fun dry day out on the track :).
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The Good:
- Steering and handling is very good - Great wet and dry traction - Smooth ride for a low profile tire |
The Bad:
- No traction for ice / snow (this is a performance summer tire) |
Conclusion:
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is a good all around high performance summer tire. When toggling back and forth on the track it did take the tires a moment to catch up, but they did not slip. Traction was good in all conditions we tested. If you are looking for a fun tire to drive and don't need winter traction the ExtremeContact DW's are a great choice. Prices start at $95 per tire depending on size, which is a great value for a maximum performance tire.
The Continental ExtremeContact DW is a good all around high performance summer tire. When toggling back and forth on the track it did take the tires a moment to catch up, but they did not slip. Traction was good in all conditions we tested. If you are looking for a fun tire to drive and don't need winter traction the ExtremeContact DW's are a great choice. Prices start at $95 per tire depending on size, which is a great value for a maximum performance tire.
Continental ExtremeContact DW Discounts:
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Out of 5 possible points:
Dry Traction 4.8 Wet Traction 4.7 Total average rating 4.75 |
Steering Responsiveness 4.7 Hydroplaning Resistance 4.8 |
Ride Comfort 4.8 Noise Level 4.6 |
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Tire Sizes
16″ 205/50ZR16 87W BSW 205/55ZR16 91W BSW 215/55ZR16 93W BSW 225/50ZR16 92W BSW 225/55ZR16 95W BSW 17″ 205/45ZR17 88W BSW 205/50ZR17 93W BSW 215/45ZR17 91W BSW 215/50ZR17 95W BSW 225/45ZR17 91W BSW 225/50ZR17 94W BSW 235/45ZR17 94W BSW 235/50ZR17 96W BSW 245/40ZR17 91W BSW 245/45ZR17 95Y BSW 245/45ZR17 95W BSW 255/40ZR17 94W BSW 255/45ZR17 98W BSW 275/40ZR17 98W BSW 285/40ZR17 100W BSW |
18″ 215/40ZR18 89Y BSW 225/40ZR18 XL 92Y BSW 225/45ZR18 91Y BSW 235/40ZR18 95Y BSW 235/50ZR18 97Y BSW 245/35ZR18 88Y BSW 245/40ZR18 97Y BSW 245/45ZR18 96Y BSW 255/35ZR18 94Y BSW 255/40ZR18 99Y BSW 255/45ZR18 103Y BSW 265/35ZR18 97Y BSW 265/40ZR18 101Y BSW 275/35ZR18 95Y BSW 285/30ZR18 93Y BSW 285/35ZR18 101Y BSW 285/40ZR18 101Y BSW 295/35ZR18 99Y BSW |
19″ 225/40ZR19 93Y BSW 235/35ZR19 91Y BSW 245/35ZR19 93Y BSW 245/40ZR19 98Y BSW 245/40ZR19 94Y BSW 245/45ZR19 98Y BSW 255/35ZR19 96Y BSW 255/40ZR19 100Y BSW 265/30ZR19 93Y BSW 265/35ZR19 94Y BSW 275/30ZR19 XL 96Y BSW 275/35ZR19 100Y BSW 275/40ZR19 101Y BSW 285/35ZR19 99Y BSW 20″ 245/35ZR20 95Y BSW 245/40ZR20 99Y BSW 255/35ZR20 97Y BSW 265/35ZR20 99Y BSW 275/35ZR20 102Y BSW 295/25ZR20 95Y BSW 21″ 245/35R21 XL 96Y BSW |
Continental ExtremeContact DW Warranty
Treadlife Warranty: No (Standard with high performance tires)
Uniformity Warranty: One Year or first 2/32" of tread wear
Workmanship & Materials Warranty: 6 Years - Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth
Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty: 1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
Manufacturer Special Warranty: 60 Day Customer Satisfaction Trial
Treadlife Warranty: No (Standard with high performance tires)
Uniformity Warranty: One Year or first 2/32" of tread wear
Workmanship & Materials Warranty: 6 Years - Free replacement first year or 2/32" of wear, then prorated until 2/32" remaining depth
Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty: 1 Year / first 2/32" of wear
Manufacturer Special Warranty: 60 Day Customer Satisfaction Trial
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All Season Performance Tires
Excellent response and handling in wet and dry conditions, as well as light snow.
Excellent response and handling in wet and dry conditions, as well as light snow.
Performance Summer Tires
Low profile tires provide great handling and traction for both dry and wet conditions
Low profile tires provide great handling and traction for both dry and wet conditions
