The ExtremeContact DW (DW for Dry & Wet) is Continental Tire's Max Performance Summer tire developed for the drivers of sports cars, sports coupes and performance sedans. The ExtremeContact DW is designed to deliver good ride quality and serious performance on both dry and wet roads. Like all summer tires, the ExtremeContact DW is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
ExtremeContact DW tires feature an asymmetric design with chamfered tread blocks and a continuous, outboard notched intermediate rib to enhance responsiveness and cornering stability. Continuous center ribs reduce noise and provide constant rubber-to-road contact to control the longitudinal forces experienced when braking. A high void-to-tread ratio with open outboard lateral grooves, wide circumferential tread grooves and notched shoulder blocks on the inboard intermediate rib and shoulder help disperse water to enhance hydroplaning resistance and wet weather traction.
The ExtremeContact DW features Tuned Performance Indicators - visible letters molded into the second rib from the outboard shoulder to alert drivers of the tire's performance levels. A visible "DW" indicates the tire has sufficient tread depth for dry and most wet road conditions and after the "W" has worn away, the remaining "D" indicates the tire has appropriate tread depth for dry conditions only.
The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts that are reinforced with spirally wound jointless nylon cap plies to provide long-term integrity under high speed conditions while reducing weight and helping to provide more uniform ride quality.
Max Performance Summer tires are designed to offer the highest blend of dry/wet traction and handling via the latest in design and technology. Want it all in a tire you can drive and live with on the street? These might be for you.
Today the choices are plentiful and in this test we compare two of the newest. How do they do against the category's top rated?
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Tire Category: Max Performance Summer
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Customer ratings showcase the Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT as an excellent off-road all-terrain tire, with outstanding dry traction (frequent 9-10 scores) and confident wet performance highlighted by strong hydroplaning resistance. Winter capabilities earn praise for reliable snow traction, though ice performance shows slight variability. Drivers appreciate its comfortable ride on rugged terrain, though some note increased road noise at higher speeds. Treadwear receives positive feedback overall, with many reporting durable performance in demanding conditions, though a few mention mixed durability experiences. The tire's balanced on-road manners and off-road readiness make it a compelling choice for adventurers seeking versatile all-terrain capability.
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On a well-worn runway at the Coleman A. Young airport in Detroit, Road & Track simulates the real world of broken, imperfect roads -- the Motown Mile. During the Tire Rack Challenge at the Motown Mile, two BMW club drivers experience the difference between Original Equipment and performance tires with a timed mile lap around the punishing course.
Related Videos: Challenge at the Motown Mile - BrakingThis is the Tire Rack Challenge at the Motown Mile. Two BMW club drivers experience the difference between Original Equipment and performance tires as they take the corners in both wet and dry conditions during slalom testing on the specially designed runway course at the Coleman A. Young airport in Detroit Road & Track's Motown Mile.
From the city of Detroit, cutting edge tire technology meets high performance driving during the Tire Rack Challenge at the Motown Mile. Two BMW club members experience how tires affect braking when they compare Original Equipment tires to performance tires on this specially designed test course at Coleman A. Young airport.
Related Videos: Challenge at the Motown Mile - Timed MileMax Performance Summer tires are designed to offer the highest blend of dry/wet traction and handling via the latest in design and technology. Want it all in a tire you can drive and live with on the street? These might be for you.
Today the choices are plentiful and in this test we compare two of the newest. How do they do against the category's top rated?
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Recently, two titans in the tire world launched new Max Performance Summer tires: Bridgestone and their Potenza S-04 Pole Position and Michelin with the Pilot Super Sport. Both are long-awaited replacements for very capable and popular products from each brand.
How do they compare to the other heavy hitters in the category?
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In Max Performance Summer tires, high traction levels are paramount and some refinement in road manners is also critical. Low profile sizes, high speed ratings, and O.E. fitments on some of the world's best vehicles are hallmarks of the category.
Kumho's new Ecsta LE Sport takes on the top tires in the category in our recent test.
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Driving in the U.S. and Canada vs. Europe or Asia is very different. The condition of our roads, the mix of urban driving plus extended highway cruising and even consumer preference vary. Continental Tire recognizes this as they develop tires tuned specifically for North American drivers.
To find out how well their most recent example, the ExtremeContact DW, meets the needs of the North American market, we compared it to three other Max Performance Summer tires: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 and Pirelli's P Zero.
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