Continental DWS 06 or BFG Comp-2 A/S?

TSloper · 10-17-2016, 09:57 PM

Here is my situation... My rear factory Goodyears have finally hit the wear bars at 14K miles. Living in NC it is a given there will be 4-5 months of temps below the threshold for summer tires. Snow isn't really a concern. What I'm thinking about is putting A/S on the factory 20" wheels and then in the spring buy a set of wider wheels equipped with summer performance tires. This will give me a set of "winter" tires that should last a couple of years.

I've narrowed down to the DWS 06 or the Comp-2 A/S.

Thoughts? Opinions?

Thanks,
Tim

BradfordCamaro · 10-17-2016, 11:40 PM

BFG. About $30 less a tire. On the almighty Tire Rack it is rated #1 (DWS is #3). Highly rated in steering response.

I got mine for free but they are the ones I would have purchased anyway.

Either one is a great choice. I think BFG hit a home run with their Comp 2 series. I am loving them, big improvement over the stock run flats. Ride quality and traction has improved, a few cold nights already and had zero issues.

bybcous · 10-18-2016, 05:38 AM

I have the goodrich and love them, they stopped making the 305/35/20 rear recently but I have a ton of tread left at 17k miles, they are loud at first 100 miles or so.

laynlo15 · 10-18-2016, 07:31 AM

I still recommend the Nitto 555G2's. They are good on the street and I've run them at the track also. I was at the holley fest and I actually took my old rear wheels and tires with me to run at the track, made two passes and couldn't even 60ft under 2.00. I had no other choice but run my G2's and they hook really well. Went from those shitty 60ft times to under 1.80's. They are really good in the rain since I had to drive in the rain for 350 miles on my way to the Fest. I'm running 275-35's up front and 295's in the rear.

bybcous · 10-18-2016, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

I still recommend the Nitto 555G2's. They are good on the street and I've run them at the track also. I was at the holley fest and I actually took my old rear wheels and tires with me to run at the track, made two passes and couldn't even 60ft under 2.00. I had no other choice but run my G2's and they hook really well. Went from those shitty 60ft times to under 1.80's. They are really good in the rain since I had to drive in the rain for 350 miles on my way to the Fest. I'm running 275-35's up front and 295's in the rear.

Hey is looking for A/s

SPARTAN sui · 10-18-2016, 09:06 AM

I'm happy with my DWS 06 tires. No complaints.

IrishShadow · 10-18-2016, 10:56 AM

I think those BFG's are out of production. They stopped making them in June according to the rep I talked to when I got my new wheels.

JKLNHYD · 10-19-2016, 10:25 AM

TireRack has the DW on special right now. OEM Sizes! I had them ordered through the Firestone shop on the Air Force Base near me and paid $119 per tire (rears) plus a $38 shipping fee. That's it!!!

TSloper · 10-19-2016, 11:13 AM

Thanks JKLNHYD! That's a deal I can't refuse. They will be here tomorrow.

SPARTAN sui · 10-19-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JKLNHYD

TireRack has the DW on special right now. OEM Sizes! I had them ordered through the Firestone shop on the Air Force Base near me and paid $119 per tire (rears) plus a $38 shipping fee. That's it!!!

FYI, these are Continental's summer tire, and NOT the DWS 06.

If you just ordered the DW's and are looking to drive year round, I would try to get a refund on those.

kropscamaro16 · 10-19-2016, 11:37 AM

i have the continental conti sport contact 5p on my camaro and i love em!

TSloper · 10-19-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SPARTAN sui

FYI, these are Continental's summer tire, and NOT the DWS 06.

If you just ordered the DW's and are looking to drive year round, I would try to get a refund on those.

That did not go unnoticed. After doing some reading I made the decision to go with the DW. I won't be doing any spirited driving on the cold days. I took this approach with the OEM tires last year and had no issues. If snow was an issue here I would definitely be going DWS. Some may not agree but for the price it was a tradeoff I'm willing to live with.

SPARTAN sui · 10-19-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TSloper

That did not go unnoticed. After doing some reading I made the decision to go with the DW. I won't be doing any spirited driving on the cold days. I took this approach with the OEM tires last year and had no issues. If snow was an issue here I would definitely be going DWS. Some may not agree but for the price it was a tradeoff I'm willing to live with.

Good deal! Those tires look like a bargain at the price. I'd be willing to forgo the additional tread life (and 4 season usability) you get with an A/S for the stickiness of a summer rated tire at half the cost.

I have a winter setup, so I don't really need an A/S tire technically, so maybe after 3-4 years when I need new tires I'll go with something like the DW.

TommyDuncan · 10-19-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bybcous

I have the goodrich and love them, they stopped making the 305/35/20 rear recently but I have a ton of tread left at 17k miles, they are loud at first 100 miles or so.

I just ordered the same tires you are running. Tirerack still has them in stock but who knows for how long?

10-17-2016, 11:40 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	BFG. About $30 less a tire. On the almighty Tire Rack it is rated #1 (DWS is #3). Highly rated in steering response. I got mine for free but they are the ones I would have purchased anyway. Either one is a great choice. I think BFG hit a home run with their Comp 2 series. I am loving them, big improvement over the stock run flats. Ride quality and traction has improved, a few cold nights already and had zero issues. __________________

10-18-2016, 07:31 AM	#4
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I still recommend the Nitto 555G2's. They are good on the street and I've run them at the track also. I was at the holley fest and I actually took my old rear wheels and tires with me to run at the track, made two passes and couldn't even 60ft under 2.00. I had no other choice but run my G2's and they hook really well. Went from those shitty 60ft times to under 1.80's. They are really good in the rain since I had to drive in the rain for 350 miles on my way to the Fest. I'm running 275-35's up front and 295's in the rear. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

10-18-2016, 09:06 AM	#6
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	I'm happy with my DWS 06 tires. No complaints. __________________

10-19-2016, 10:25 AM	#8
JKLNHYD Defending the Nation... Drives: '16 Summit White 2SS, A8, Sunroof Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Beach, MS Posts: 443 View My Garage	TireRack has the DW on special right now. OEM Sizes! I had them ordered through the Firestone shop on the Air Force Base near me and paid $119 per tire (rears) plus a $38 shipping fee. That's it!!! Attached Images __________________ '16 2SS, A8, Sunroof, non-NPP "SURSUM AB ORDINE"

10-19-2016, 11:37 AM	#11
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,817	i have the continental conti sport contact 5p on my camaro and i love em! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

10-17-2016, 09:57 PM	#1
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	Continental DWS 06 or BFG Comp-2 A/S? Here is my situation... My rear factory Goodyears have finally hit the wear bars at 14K miles. Living in NC it is a given there will be 4-5 months of temps below the threshold for summer tires. Snow isn't really a concern. What I'm thinking about is putting A/S on the factory 20" wheels and then in the spring buy a set of wider wheels equipped with summer performance tires. This will give me a set of "winter" tires that should last a couple of years. I've narrowed down to the DWS 06 or the Comp-2 A/S. Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks, Tim

10-18-2016, 05:38 AM	#3
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	I have the goodrich and love them, they stopped making the 305/35/20 rear recently but I have a ton of tread left at 17k miles, they are loud at first 100 miles or so. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

10-18-2016, 10:56 AM	#7
IrishShadow Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 122	I think those BFG's are out of production. They stopped making them in June according to the rep I talked to when I got my new wheels.

10-19-2016, 11:13 AM	#9
TSloper Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 779	Thanks JKLNHYD! That's a deal I can't refuse. They will be here tomorrow.

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