Help Decide: PSS or DW's

Syndicategt · 08-04-2011, 10:10 PM

I'm having a heck of a time deciding between these 2 tires. Both have amazing reviews and fit my needs.

Mich Pilot Super Sports - Ranked #1 by TR, outstanding all around traction, price is about $300 more for a set

Conti Extreme Contact DW - People swear by these, probably better for daily driving, cost less than PSS, they have less grip for my track days

Gary, maybe you could chime in. I run a 450+hp 335i (soon to be around 500hp) I mostly drive to and from work (60 miles a day and spirited when I can) and I track about 10-15 times a year (mixed road course and drag). I don't plan on adding a second set of dedicated wheels for the track, which would be ideal. I want a tire that is quiet, good tread wear, but can hold up to my track sessions.

FYI - tire sizes are 235/35/19 and 265/30/19...do you offer any discounts for e90post members?

smack · 08-05-2011, 10:01 AM

Im on DW's and love them. I would like to try out a set of PSS however when I did my research when I got my DW's they were rated #1 by TR.

MuchMoore · 08-05-2011, 11:41 AM

I have a set of DWs on my car currently and...they're decent. Everyone says they have a soft sidewall...and they do. A bit of a mushy feel honestly. I liked the price point, they're rated decently, and they're aesthetically pleasing.

Syndicategt · 08-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Thanks for your comments. I'm 99% sure I'll be going with the Pilot Super Sports, just overall better for only $300 more.

mike-y · 08-05-2011, 12:23 PM

I drove on both tires back to back at a recent Michelin event autocross. While I'm sure the contis are a nice daily driver tire, they don't compare to the PSS in an auto-x setting. They felt really soft with a mushy sidewall, and had noticeably less grip, and sloppier steering response. I hear they are very quiet and comfortable though.

Outside of an extreme setting like auto-x, the contis are probably much better. But if you are after performance and do a lot of track days, you'll be much happier with the PSS.

08-04-2011, 10:10 PM	#1
Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Help Decide: PSS or DW's I'm having a heck of a time deciding between these 2 tires. Both have amazing reviews and fit my needs. Mich Pilot Super Sports - Ranked #1 by TR, outstanding all around traction, price is about $300 more for a set Conti Extreme Contact DW - People swear by these, probably better for daily driving, cost less than PSS, they have less grip for my track days Gary, maybe you could chime in. I run a 450+hp 335i (soon to be around 500hp) I mostly drive to and from work (60 miles a day and spirited when I can) and I track about 10-15 times a year (mixed road course and drag). I don't plan on adding a second set of dedicated wheels for the track, which would be ideal. I want a tire that is quiet, good tread wear, but can hold up to my track sessions. FYI - tire sizes are 235/35/19 and 265/30/19...do you offer any discounts for e90post members? __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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smack Lieutenant Colonel 34 Rep 1,569 Posts Drives: BMW's/Flex Polishers Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Germany iTrader: (0)	Im on DW's and love them. I would like to try out a set of PSS however when I did my research when I got my DW's they were rated #1 by TR.
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08-05-2011, 11:41 AM	#3
MuchMoore Colonel 82 Rep 2,325 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CenFla iTrader: (28)	I have a set of DWs on my car currently and...they're decent. Everyone says they have a soft sidewall...and they do. A bit of a mushy feel honestly. I liked the price point, they're rated decently, and they're aesthetically pleasing. __________________ \| Andrew \| M Technik \| BMW Performance \| BBS \| Forge \| V1 \| LUX \| Bilstein \| Precision-Sport \|
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08-05-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Thanks for your comments. I'm 99% sure I'll be going with the Pilot Super Sports, just overall better for only $300 more. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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08-05-2011, 12:23 PM	#5
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I drove on both tires back to back at a recent Michelin event autocross. While I'm sure the contis are a nice daily driver tire, they don't compare to the PSS in an auto-x setting. They felt really soft with a mushy sidewall, and had noticeably less grip, and sloppier steering response. I hear they are very quiet and comfortable though. Outside of an extreme setting like auto-x, the contis are probably much better. But if you are after performance and do a lot of track days, you'll be much happier with the PSS.
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