Continental DWS

M3PGH · 09-13-2019, 01:14 PM

Hi guys,
I'm trying to figure out a winter set up for my f90 m5c. On my old e63 I ran dws continental all year round in the stock sizes and it did fine. I want to do the same with the m5 but continental does not make the 295/35/20 but do make a 285/30/20. Does anyone see any issue with downsizing in the rear?

PittMonsterM5 · 09-30-2019, 08:50 AM

I personally dont see a problem downsizing in the rear, i did that in the past with my old m3 and never ran into any issues. You should do some more research before posting because there is a sticky thread with this exact question located in the main forum...

Nikolov · 10-01-2019, 08:08 AM

The M3 is RWD only. The F90 is xDrive and xDrive cars can be sensitive to difference in diameter between the front and the rear tires. Downsizing to 285/30/20 is 4.2% difference in diameter from the stock tire size.

I personally am going with dedicated Michelin winter tires in the stock 20" sizes.

M3PGH · 10-01-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PittMonsterM5

I personally dont see a problem downsizing in the rear, i did that in the past with my old m3 and never ran into any issues. You should do some more research before posting because there is a sticky thread with this exact question located in the main forum...

I'm not seeing the sticky thread you speak of? Maybe you should

PS: Didn't know there was an 2018 M5 Competition

PittMonsterM5 · 10-03-2019, 03:07 PM

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I'm not seeing the sticky thread you speak of? Maybe you should

PS: Didn't know there was an 2018 M5 Competition

Smh i make one typo in my bio and you turn into a wise guy

you clearly didnt

if you cant see it. looking at your other posts, it seems as though you do that a lot though so keep up the good work

vink · 10-16-2019, 02:28 PM

Its disappointing to see that Continental DWS doesn't make tires for M5 Comp and no other manufacturer either. For winter setup, there's no option except Sotto's!

Nikolov · 10-17-2019, 01:49 AM

There's Michelins in the stock 20" size.

vink · 10-17-2019, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikolov

There's Michelins in the stock 20" size.

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Originally Posted by Nikolov

There's Michelins in the stock 20" size.

I think the rear tire is rated at 100 load instead of 104 and BMW or Costco won't mount it. Will that affect ride or warranty in any way if mounted through a local shop?

Nikolov · 10-17-2019, 03:30 PM

The rears I've ordered are 285/35/20 104W XL. The fronts are 275/35/20 102W XL.

M3PGH · 10-17-2019, 06:37 PM

I checked with my local dealer , they will install with no issues

vink · 10-17-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikolov

The rears I've ordered are 285/35/20 104W XL. The fronts are 275/35/20 102W XL.

I hope, we are talking about All Season tires! Can you send me the link for the Michelin's ? Thanks!

Nikolov · 10-18-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vink

I hope, we are talking about All Season tires! Can you send me the link for the Michelin's ? Thanks!

Sorry, no, I was referring to winter tires.

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M3PGH Major 800 Rep 1,400 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh,PA iTrader: (1)	Continental DWS Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out a winter set up for my f90 m5c. On my old e63 I ran dws continental all year round in the stock sizes and it did fine. I want to do the same with the m5 but continental does not make the 295/35/20 but do make a 285/30/20. Does anyone see any issue with downsizing in the rear?
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PittMonsterM5 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2011 m3 le mans blue, 2019 m5c Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	I personally dont see a problem downsizing in the rear, i did that in the past with my old m3 and never ran into any issues. You should do some more research before posting because there is a sticky thread with this exact question located in the main forum...
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Nikolov Lieutenant 239 Rep 473 Posts Drives: '19 F90 M5C, '17 911 TTS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	The M3 is RWD only. The F90 is xDrive and xDrive cars can be sensitive to difference in diameter between the front and the rear tires. Downsizing to 285/30/20 is 4.2% difference in diameter from the stock tire size. I personally am going with dedicated Michelin winter tires in the stock 20" sizes. __________________ Snapper Rocks Blue on Tartufo leather \| All options except Homelink and tow hitch
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vink Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5C, 2020 BMW X7 M50i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Its disappointing to see that Continental DWS doesn't make tires for M5 Comp and no other manufacturer either. For winter setup, there's no option except Sotto's!
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Nikolov Lieutenant 239 Rep 473 Posts Drives: '19 F90 M5C, '17 911 TTS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	There's Michelins in the stock 20" size. __________________ Snapper Rocks Blue on Tartufo leather \| All options except Homelink and tow hitch
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Nikolov Lieutenant 239 Rep 473 Posts Drives: '19 F90 M5C, '17 911 TTS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	The rears I've ordered are 285/35/20 104W XL. The fronts are 275/35/20 102W XL. __________________ Snapper Rocks Blue on Tartufo leather \| All options except Homelink and tow hitch
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M3PGH Major 800 Rep 1,400 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh,PA iTrader: (1)	I checked with my local dealer , they will install with no issues
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