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[RPM90]

Continental has a new ultra HP all season called the
"extreme contact DWS (dry, wet, snow).
The tire looks really good, with a nice rounded shoulder.
They look like they would have a solid appearance.

I read some Euro reviews and they loved the tire, equating and beating the Mich PS2 all season, RE960.
In 245/255 size they are lighter than the PS2.
There is a 235/40 size that is 25.4"
Diameter is .2" bigger than the 225, and .3" bigger than the rear 255. Width is another question.
I wonder if that would fit?

Tire Rack rep?
225/40/18 avail in the DWS?
235/40 will it fit the 135i?

The front tire 235/40 is $149,
the rear 255/35 is $211.
$720 for the set, not bad.

PS2 AS +
235/40 is $205
255/35 is $245
$900 for the set.

[Gary@TireRack]

225/40/18 DWS's will be available late July for around $140 per tire. The 235/40 will fit the front but it doesn't fit the OE wheel. You really should have an 8" wheel to make that work. I road tested this tire yesterday. Very well mannered. I will be track testing it in the very near future.

Gill

[desmat]

What about the DW, non-S ? Did you test them as well ? Any plans to have them in correct size for us ?

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

225/40/18 DWS's will be available late July for around $140 per tire. The 235/40 will fit the front but it doesn't fit the OE wheel. You really should have an 8" wheel to make that work. I road tested this tire yesterday. Very well mannered. I will be track testing it in the very near future.

Gill

Nice.
I'm considering getting a pair of the 135i rear wheels to put on the front.
That should do it.

BTW, with the 8.5" on the front too, will the Conti 245/40 fit all around?
Or, 245/35?

I prefer same size all around.

Thanks.