Conti Extremecontact DWS 06
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Conti Extremecontact DWS 06
Since one of my tires is about to show cord on the inside edge, it is time for yet another tire change on my 08 GL550. I've always used the Pirelli Scorpions, which I haven't been that thrilled with but were significantly cheaper than the Conti Cross Contacts my local source also carries.
Looking at the Tire Rack, I noticed that the Conti Extremecontact DWS 06s are available for about the same price as the Pirellis and have a much better wear rating (as well as very high ratings on the TR website). Since I wouldn't mind getting more than 18K out of an expensive set of tires, I was thinking about trying them. Has anybody used them on a GL? If so, any experience relative to the Pirellis?
Looking at the Tire Rack, I noticed that the Conti Extremecontact DWS 06s are available for about the same price as the Pirellis and have a much better wear rating (as well as very high ratings on the TR website). Since I wouldn't mind getting more than 18K out of an expensive set of tires, I was thinking about trying them. Has anybody used them on a GL? If so, any experience relative to the Pirellis?
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2012 E550 Coupe, 2013 Escalade ESV, 2013 Lexus GS350, 2003 Honda VFR, 2017 Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS SE
No experience on a GL but on my E550 Coupe, I love them! Great all-around all-season tire.
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2008 E350, 2010 GL550
I'll be putting these on my GL when the time comes. My e class is lowered and I have to run negative camber for the wheels and was burning through tires about every 5000 miles and so I went with these and have about 6/32nds of tread after about 8000 miles.
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