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Old 01-10-2017, 01:48 PM
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Driving through the snow this weekend in Central Jersey, and my TPMS light goes on. Fill the tire, think I hear 'hissing' and sure enough the light goes on again.

Now driving on the donut (UGH).

Haven't made it to see if the tire can be repaired. It's the Pirelli that came on the car (CPO 2013, purchased this past spring), and I'm guessing with 48k miles, it's about time to get new tires anyway.

Thought about winter tires, but have pretty much decided to go with an All-Season model instead. Continental DWS06 seem like the early leader, I don't think the DWS will fit.

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Default I found the Conti DWS in you resize at Tire Rack...
… I am using that tire for my RS5 as a winter fitment in Southern California as I drive up into the mountains with snow. The tire is an amazing achievement as the handling in the dry has been great. Very predictable and legions ahead of older all-season designs…

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I found the Conti DWS in you resize at Tire Rack...

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Existing tires are 245/45R18, not the optional/alternate R19 that I'm seeing on some sites.

Now thinking of considering other Continental All Season models too....
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Existing tires are 245/45R18, not the optional/alternate R19 that I'm seeing on some sites.

Now thinking of considering other Continental All Season models too....
CONTINENTAL
EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06
Ultra High Performance All-Season
Size: 245/45ZR18 100Y XL
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
UTQG: 560 AA A
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I replaced the OEM tires on my 2013 S5 with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. Take a look at them too.
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I replaced the OEM tires on my 2013 S5 with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. Take a look at them too.
thx. I think I saw them pop up too.

assume it wouldn't get a mention it you didn't love them.
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Originally Posted by eric strauss
CONTINENTAL
EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06
Ultra High Performance All-Season
Size: 245/45ZR18 100Y XL
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
UTQG: 560 AA A
I don't know the difference between the DWS & DWS06, or even if there is one. Yes, I saw the DWS06 in Stock, thought you were referring to the DWS.

my apologies for any confusion.
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Testing the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire
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I don't know the difference between the DWS & DWS06, or even if there is one. Yes, I saw the DWS06 in Stock, thought you were referring to the DWS.

my apologies for any confusion.
… we are super happy with the Conti's DWS. I really can't believe that these are all seasons. Still have the Max performance summer rubber on the other wheels, so go back and forth for comparison.

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Thanks.

It appears that the flat is not fixable.

Currently the other front tire is worn. The backs have a little more than worn left...

I'll plan to put 2 new tires on the back, and move the back tires to the front.

Problem with different tires front/back with quattro?

I know the dealer won't do it, but I'm not looking to have it done at the dealer anyway.
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