Conti DWS 20's on 214's Snow review

[ZheHbKa]

Following up on my previous review of Conti DWS

Had quite a few snow encounters and was amazed on how the X handled the snow.

I heard some bad reviews from friends and forum members about X snow performance.

About a foot deep snow with a trunk full of ski and snowboard stuff with two people in the car and full tank of gas, X just rolled over no slippage.
Last winter with stock RFT's i got a lot of slippage and got stuck once.

Few other instances with parking in deep snow, dry/wet and icy, no problems.

Very happy with overall performance dry/wet, comfort and road noise.

As of now have about 6k on them.

[Tymah123]

Great to hear, I've been hunting down DWS's in 275/40/20 size for over a month and they're sold out everywhere, 315's are available though... where did you get yours if you don't mind me asking?

[ZheHbKa]

i got them at discounttire.com a while back
i checked tirerack and they only had rear set so i ordered from discounttire and few weeks after they were sold out there as well.

[Tymah123]

Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

i got them at discounttire.com a while back
i checked tirerack and they only had rear set so i ordered from discounttire and few weeks after they were sold out there as well.

Thanks... guess I'll have to wait until they become available again.

[ZheHbKa]

np, good luck with the search

[alexmish]

Thanks for the review... What happens if you get a flat and replacement tire is not available? (assuming it can not be patched)

[Alan Smithee]

How are they in the dry with regards to handling and steering? I dug up your previous review, and you only mentioned the improved ride.

I had planned to switch to the Continentals upon delivery last month, but because they weren't available (and my trips to the mountains have since not materialized), I am now getting used to the Dunlops. I don't find the ride or noise objectionable, and really like how the Dunlops handle in the dry and wet. Having second thoughts on making the switch now, especially if I will sacrifice dry handling.

[Tim W.]

I get my tires from here and these guys have been great to deal with
Tires - Performance Plus Tire

[rlsjr]

Go here to get the DWS's, you will save money.

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[SpaceGrey_Tifoso]

Fronts out of stock @ Tiger Direct as well.

Emailed Gary @ Tire Rack earlier this week. His best guess was at least another 90 days.

My new Conti DWS Rears are getting dusty in the garage waiting for the fronts.