Question for TireRack - performance snows vs the DWS in dry cold weather?
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Question for TireRack - performance snows vs the DWS in dry cold weather?
I have summer tires so I have to order something that will work in a winter with occasional light snow and cold but often dry roads. In these conditions I wonder how close in performance the DWS is to a performance winter tire like the Pilot Alpin PA4.
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
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I have summer tires so I have to order something that will work in a winter with occasional light snow and cold but often dry roads. In these conditions I wonder how close in performance the DWS is to a performance winter tire like the Pilot Alpin PA4.
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
Here's an initial review I did last month:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a6-...tires-2887991/
While UHP all seasons cannot compete with dedicated snow tires for the deep stuff, the DWS series has always rated at the top for up to 4" of snow performance in their category. If you won't be driving in more snow than that, I think you will be much happier with the DWS 06 - they will have much better handling on the wet and dry plus quieter than a snow tire for winter. You might even decide to keep them on all year round.
Last edited by snagitseven; 09-12-2015 at 05:00 PM.
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The Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 is a great tire in snow for an Ultra High Performance All-Season tire, but it is a noticeable step down in snow and ice traction from a dedicated winter tire (even a performance winter tire).
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BTW, so far I'm loving the DWS 06 you guys sold me. So much nicer than the old ones and almost as good in handling the RE970AS I got from Tire Rack three years ago while being quieter and a better ride. I'm sure they will outperform the RE970AS in light snow.
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Gary, to clarify, the OP mentioned light snow in his area and was looking for the best performance in the dry during the winter. I have to believe that the DWS 06 will be a better performer on the dry and probaly quieter than a dedicated snow tire. No argument that if frequently dealing with over 4" of snow, dedicated tires will outperform any A/S.
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Dedicated snows are designed with a softer, blockier tread for traction and grip in the snow. That's one reason that dedicated snow tires have a shorter tread life. In the dry or wet, it's doubtful they can compete with an UHP A/S tire at any temperature.
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I put Conti DWS on my 011' Q5 (20" rims) when I first got it. I went through the winter with much distraught - as I had some harrowing times on Rabbit ears pass and a huge snow and ice storm from Colorado to Seattle. Though the tires never lost traction they never felt glued to the road. I ended up using them for my summers and went out and bought 19" rims and snow tires for winter use.
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I have summer tires so I have to order something that will work in a winter with occasional light snow and cold but often dry roads. In these conditions I wonder how close in performance the DWS is to a performance winter tire like the Pilot Alpin PA4.
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
I understand the PA4 will do better in snow (even though the DWS does well in snow for an UHP all-season) but on dry roads of say 40-50 degree temps, which is going to have better handling and traction - will the DWS?
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