11-29-2021, 07:17 AM | #1 |
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Continental DWS06+ or Michelin Pilot Sport A\S3+?
So I am looking to buy a set of all-season tires for my 2017 Camaro 2SS. I have a set of 1LE wheels with Pilot Sport 4S's for the summer.
I cannot decide between the Continentals or the Michelins. Anyone have experience with these? I am looking for the smoothest, most comfortable ride and lowest road noise (not concerned with performance as these are the best). Thanks. |
11-29-2021, 08:43 AM | #2 |
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I think both are on par with each other though the DWS is an older design it's got an updated rubber compound to (supposedly) improve snow traction. I think the DWS is generally very well liked but some report a soft sidewall on the non+ version of the tire so it's got some mushy handling. I'd really think that both are excellent and one's not per se better or worse than the other in performance.
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11-29-2021, 08:52 AM | #3 | |
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The Continentals I am looking at are the updated DWS06 Plus's. I am leaning toward these as in most of the reviews seem to have better comfort and road noise characteristics and do a little better in the snow. Are a few hundred dollars cheaper too. |
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11-29-2021, 12:35 PM | #4 |
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The DWS 06 Plus seems to compare very favorably to the Michelin PS A/S 4 (not 3). I agree that the Conti has better ride and lower noise. The new Michelin actually seems to have a slight edge in snow while the Conti is better on ice, but both tires are a way ahead of the rest of the pack. If you really meant the Michelin A/S 3, then I think the new Conti is the better tire.
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11-29-2021, 12:38 PM | #5 |
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Of the two you might just be talking about what your budget supports as there's not a huge difference in those two, IMHO.
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11-29-2021, 02:07 PM | #6 |
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Conti would be more comfortable.
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Price was not really a concern and if the ride quality of either of the Michelins would have been ranked better in the various reviews I have read and review videos, I would have not hesitated to go with either. I think what convinced me on the DWS06+'s was the greater amount of siping which should be better on snow. And the overall better comfort and noise quality. I watched a video on Tyre's Review channel on YouTube and they tested the Michelin All Season 4's on a C8 Corvette. The tires could not handle packed or deep snow and they considered it to really be more of a "3 Season" tire. By the way, I purchased the Continentals through Discount Tire. They have a 5% off for Cyber Monday and I also used their Discount Tire card financing. This gave me an additional $80 off the price and 0% financing. There is also a $70 rebate on these tires right now. If you are looking to save some money, the time is good right now. |
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11-29-2021, 02:48 PM | #8 |
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Even better is their 10% off sales. Prolly not as prevalent nowadays though.
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11-30-2021, 10:17 AM | #9 |
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You win. I learned a new word!
https://www.lesschwab.com/article/pe...re-siping.html |
11-30-2021, 05:15 PM | #10 |
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Looks like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4 ZP is a run flat, which could be an advantage. Personally I have DWS06+'s on the way.
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11-30-2021, 07:45 PM | #11 |
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They make them in run-flat and non-run-flat versions. I would personally avoid the run-flats because they tend to ride harshly and whoever has to mount your tires will probably hate you and pour sugar in your gas tank.
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11-30-2021, 09:36 PM | #12 |
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Ha, didn't realize there were two versions. I had thought maybe they had found the elusive combination of smooth ride and run-flat.
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12-01-2021, 07:00 AM | #13 |
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Ordered a set of DWS06 plus for next summer. Picked them due to availability, price and reviews. My main concern was noise was comfort. Autox is largely gone in my area so a dedicated summer for street use was pointless.
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12-01-2021, 08:01 AM | #14 |
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That's still a unicorn as far as I know.
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