TFoos07

I've been combing through the tire posts (there are plenty, and I've probably missed what I'm looking for) looking for some information or if anyone has had any experience with either the Continental Extremecontact DWS 06 (Successor to the DWS) or the BF Goodrich G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S. From what I can tell, they both seem to be newer to the market.

Living in Ohio, and not wanting to go with the summer/winter tire combo, the ultra-performance (all season) category seems to be my next best option.

I'm also open to suggestions for tires that I didn't mention. Also, if anyone who is reading this is in the Central Ohio area and has a go-to place for getting the tires mounted (will probably order from TireRack), please let me know.

Thanks in advance!

turbocharged717

I'm in the same boat although I will say I am going to be trying the continentals this year (running Nitto nt 555s now) and did so the past 4 winters

TFoos07

They seem like a solid option. From what I've read, the DWS seems pretty popular in the Cobalt community.

Viperoni

I don't know how they compare in terms of grip, I can only say tha the BFG Comp2 AS *looks* like it'd be better in the snow.

doc@tirerack

See the results of our initial test drive here, where we compared the new DWS06 to the outgoing DWS.


Comparison test data against BF Goodrich, Goodyear and others will be posted online in the next few weeks ! (Spolier alert; the new Conti proven to be a worthy successor to the throne !)

no_ss

iTrader: (2)

Just got my extremes in! They're beautiful.

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

Oh they changed the tread pattern

turbocharged717

Let me know how they are

TFoos07

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Here are the comp 2 a/s. I've only driven from the shop and to the airport, so not too much input on them yet, but hopefully will get some decent time on them this weekend.

Viperoni

Those are the Continental DW's, not DWS' - the DW's are for Dry and Wet only, no snow usage.

turbocharged717

They look pretty good

TFoos07

Well, got back from the airport, and it seems that one of my tires isn't holding air very well as it was down to about 17psi. Going to have to make an appointment today/this weekend to see what that is all about.

TFoos07

Good news! Turns out to have been a valve/tpms sensor that wasnt tight, so hopefully no more leaks.

mjcarls

Had the DWS and had no problems. They were great on dry and wet roads, though never tried them in the snow.

Cobalt_Daddy

i just picked up BFgoodrich gforce sport comp 2's i'll have them installed in a few weeks when i get home.

CudaJoe

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Those are the DW tires, not the DWS lol.

ae_xiong

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Hey doc, can u hook us up with discounts for being forum members?

Mr Mall Cop

iTrader: (1)

All seasons are good on dry & wet roads but useless in ice and snow

CudaJoe

iTrader: (1)

Thats not true at all. You havent tried these Continental DWS tires before, that much I can tell. These things work surprisingly well in light snow (2-4 inches).

doc@tirerack

Test results now posted in our comparison of the DWS06 vs. Goodyear Eagle F1 AS vs. Michelin Pilot Sports AS3 vs. Pirelli PZero AS Plus;