Michellin Pilot Sport vs. Continental DW06

cadman50 · 03-23-2018, 04:28 PM

I'm going to need new all season tires when I take off my winter tires. I've decided to get all season instead of just summer tires in case I decide to sell or trade my X3. So I've come down to two choices and both are non-runflat.
CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Both have a load rating of 1653lb per tire which I think should be good enough. i've been happy with my Michellin winter tires so I'm leaning towards the 3+ A/S. I don't have any experience with Continental but reviews in the forum are positive. Any comments as to the characteristics of each tire mated to the X3 35i. I like driving quick and moderately aggressive but not a race track person. Thanks for any feedback.

BODBR01 · 03-23-2018, 04:52 PM

Hi - I live in FL and really need a good all season tire for the huge rainfalls we get in the south. I had the Michelin's and they're OK, but now running BF Goodrich G-Force Conmp-2 A/S Z rated. Awesome tire, very sticky and never hydroplane... Not familiar with the Continental's, but hear good things.

cadman50 · 03-23-2018, 05:52 PM

I've had the BF Goodrich Comp tires before and wasn't that happy with them. It's been a long time and can't remember why but it may have something to do with either noise or wear.

tracer bullet · 03-23-2018, 07:21 PM

Just got my X3 CPO, has these on it: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...e+Position+RFT

I'm pretty happy with them, they handle the corners well and grip better than I expected. Releasing from the road seems to be pretty gradual and easy to feel and they aren't the least bit noisy when driving hard. Better than I expected. Might be one to consider as well.

Tire Rack is also a pretty good source of reviews and you can pull up and compare tires.

najnad · 03-24-2018, 07:04 AM

I just did the same thing, put some all seasons on after the winter tires on my x3 35i. I went with the pilot sport a/s 3+. Comparing them with the dws, both reviews and tirerack tests, the pilot sports seemed to be a little better in handling and road noise. So far I like them much better than the OEM run flats. The ride is a little less harsh and a slight improvement in handling. I am happy with them

cadman50 · 03-24-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Just got my X3 CPO, has these on it: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...e+Position+RFT

I'm pretty happy with them, they handle the corners well and grip better than I expected. Releasing from the road seems to be pretty gradual and easy to feel and they aren't the least bit noisy when driving hard. Better than I expected. Might be one to consider as well.

Tire Rack is also a pretty good source of reviews and you can pull up and compare tires.

That's the tire that I have now. Not a bad tire but they wear down quickly. Also don't want another RFT.

cadman50 · 03-24-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by najnad

I just did the same thing, put some all seasons on after the winter tires on my x3 35i. I went with the pilot sport a/s 3+. Comparing them with the dws, both reviews and tirerack tests, the pilot sports seemed to be a little better in handling and road noise. So far I like them much better than the OEM run flats. The ride is a little less harsh and a slight improvement in handling. I am happy with them

I'm leaning towards that tire also. Thanks.

tracer bullet · 03-24-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cadman50

That's the tire that I have now. Not a bad tire but they wear down quickly. Also don't want another RFT.

If you have them, and don't like them, that makes sense. But BTW they are all-season. You said you wanted to go with all seasons instead of summer-only, and that's what these are.

02420X3 · 03-24-2018, 03:06 PM

I wish that I had given more attention to the tires on the cars at the BMW Performance Center at the factory in Greer. I remember that they were Contis, but I didn't look to see which model.

nyalpine90 · 03-28-2018, 08:29 AM

I have DWS06, they perform well on any kind of weather. If you have stagger setup the rears wear out faster. Im on my 2nd set with close to 30k.

BEM-S4 · 03-28-2018, 09:58 AM

I have both sets - on different cars. AS3+ for sure.

cadman50 · 03-29-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I have both sets - on different cars. AS3+ for sure.

Thanks I was already leaning that way too.

FSociety · 03-29-2018, 11:00 PM

AS3+ has an edge in Dry Performance
DWS06 hands down in Rain and Snow

I've had both in my current car and in the past I always had DWS as well.

malicem3 · 03-31-2018, 11:45 AM

Like FSociety said, DWS if you're expecting heavy rain and some snow. Living in Colorado and having used both tires, although on different BMW's, it's a no brainer for the DWS. I felt the AS3's were a better dry tire.

cadman50 · 03-31-2018, 05:24 PM

Which tire is a better cold weather tire? I don't put my winter tires on until around beginning of December and take them off around mid April so there is still some colder weather that I will have them on for.

WallyF · 04-01-2018, 08:04 PM

I have had the Continental DWS tires on my 2004 3330CI coupe and my current 2006 325xi. I love the all season capability of this tire. Very good in the snow and rain.
On my 330CI, I was doing over 80MPH in heavy rain on I80 with no concerns.

The Tire Rack reviews say the Michelin has better times on the test track and is more aggressive.

So, it really depends on your real world environment. If you live where it snows and rains a lot, go with the DWS.

WALLYF

SilverX35I · 05-02-2018, 08:42 PM

I had the conti’s on my X3 before I traded it in, was able to remove them before trade in and now have them for sale.
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1475682

Tjalle · 05-03-2018, 12:07 AM

Michelins will last longer.

malicem3 · 05-04-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cadman50

Which tire is a better cold weather tire? I don't put my winter tires on until around beginning of December and take them off around mid April so there is still some colder weather that I will have them on for.

The DWS hands down is better in colder temps.

FSociety · 05-04-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tjalle

Michelins will last longer.

LOL pls stop this is not true.

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Originally Posted by malicem3

The DWS hands down is better in colder temps.

+1

cadman50 · 05-05-2018, 03:09 PM

Since I have a set of winter tires, I purchased the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. So far they seem fine. Thanks for all the input. If I was just going to go with a single set of all-season's, I probably would have gone with the DWS.

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cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	Michellin Pilot Sport vs. Continental DW06 I'm going to need new all season tires when I take off my winter tires. I've decided to get all season instead of just summer tires in case I decide to sell or trade my X3. So I've come down to two choices and both are non-runflat. CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06 or Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Both have a load rating of 1653lb per tire which I think should be good enough. i've been happy with my Michellin winter tires so I'm leaning towards the 3+ A/S. I don't have any experience with Continental but reviews in the forum are positive. Any comments as to the characteristics of each tire mated to the X3 35i. I like driving quick and moderately aggressive but not a race track person. Thanks for any feedback.
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BODBR01 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (0)	UPDATE Hi - I live in FL and really need a good all season tire for the huge rainfalls we get in the south. I had the Michelin's and they're OK, but now running BF Goodrich G-Force Conmp-2 A/S Z rated. Awesome tire, very sticky and never hydroplane... Not familiar with the Continental's, but hear good things.
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cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	I've had the BF Goodrich Comp tires before and wasn't that happy with them. It's been a long time and can't remember why but it may have something to do with either noise or wear.
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tracer bullet Brigadier General 2410 Rep 3,544 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	Just got my X3 CPO, has these on it: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...e+Position+RFT I'm pretty happy with them, they handle the corners well and grip better than I expected. Releasing from the road seems to be pretty gradual and easy to feel and they aren't the least bit noisy when driving hard. Better than I expected. Might be one to consider as well. Tire Rack is also a pretty good source of reviews and you can pull up and compare tires.
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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 721 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	I just did the same thing, put some all seasons on after the winter tires on my x3 35i. I went with the pilot sport a/s 3+. Comparing them with the dws, both reviews and tirerack tests, the pilot sports seemed to be a little better in handling and road noise. So far I like them much better than the OEM run flats. The ride is a little less harsh and a slight improvement in handling. I am happy with them
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02420X3 Captain 63 Rep 983 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I wish that I had given more attention to the tires on the cars at the BMW Performance Center at the factory in Greer. I remember that they were Contis, but I didn't look to see which model.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7433 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	I have DWS06, they perform well on any kind of weather. If you have stagger setup the rears wear out faster. Im on my 2nd set with close to 30k.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	I have both sets - on different cars. AS3+ for sure. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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malicem3 Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Denver, Colorado iTrader: (0)	Like FSociety said, DWS if you're expecting heavy rain and some snow. Living in Colorado and having used both tires, although on different BMW's, it's a no brainer for the DWS. I felt the AS3's were a better dry tire.
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cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	Which tire is a better cold weather tire? I don't put my winter tires on until around beginning of December and take them off around mid April so there is still some colder weather that I will have them on for.
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WallyF First Lieutenant 97 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 eDrive4 ... [0.00]	Continental DWS is best tire in bad weather I have had the Continental DWS tires on my 2004 3330CI coupe and my current 2006 325xi. I love the all season capability of this tire. Very good in the snow and rain. On my 330CI, I was doing over 80MPH in heavy rain on I80 with no concerns. The Tire Rack reviews say the Michelin has better times on the test track and is more aggressive. So, it really depends on your real world environment. If you live where it snows and rains a lot, go with the DWS. WALLYF
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SilverX35I New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35I Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Arnold, MD iTrader: (1)	I had the conti’s on my X3 before I traded it in, was able to remove them before trade in and now have them for sale. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1475682
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Tjalle Major 183 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: X4 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Michelins will last longer.
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cadman50 Lieutenant 106 Rep 590 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i, 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Mass iTrader: (0)	Since I have a set of winter tires, I purchased the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+. So far they seem fine. Thanks for all the input. If I was just going to go with a single set of all-season's, I probably would have gone with the DWS.
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