Best All-Season Tires for the Price

Trevendous03 · 12-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Hey everyone. I just recently bought a set of matte black VMR V710 wheels to run as my winter setup, size 18x8.5 +35 and 18x9.5 +22 M3 fitment in the rear. They arrive on Thursday.

I'm seeing what all-season tires are available in my area at a relatively good price in 225/40-18 and 255/35-18.

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

Kumho Ecsta ASX
Pirelli P Zero Nero A/S
Continental ExtremeContact DWS
Yokohama Advan S.4

Right now I'm leaning towards the Continental or the Pirelli. I'm not too fond of the harsh ride of Kumho, but those are by far the cheapest. I already saw a comparison video of these tires on tirerack.com, but that video still doesn't clarify it for me. The Continental tires rate the best in the snow and ice, but I'd like to know your thoughts.

Stucks · 12-19-2011, 03:50 PM

Continental Extremecontact DWS.

MazdaFan · 12-19-2011, 04:16 PM

Kumho ASX is superceeded by Kumho Ecsta 4X.

Gary@TireRack · 12-19-2011, 04:33 PM

If snow traction is the primary concern, than the DWS is your tire. If not, the Pirelli Nero A/S would be my pick among those.

Trevendous03 · 12-19-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary@TireRack

If snow traction is the primary concern, than the DWS is your tire. If not, the Pirelli Nero A/S would be my pick among those.

Thanks! I'm gonna try to find some DWS locally. Read on the forums that they're backordered like everywhere. Might have to go with the Pirelli if I can't find the DWS, but Pirelli seems like a decent option for snow. Luckily we don't have too much snow and ice here, but it's enough to need some good traction.

flip4335 · 12-19-2011, 06:59 PM

Conti DWS...FTW!

RupertPupkin · 12-19-2011, 07:19 PM

Just got 4 DWS mounted and roadforce balanced on Saturday. It is night and day with OEM runflats. Very very smooth and quiet. I personally don't see a huge difference in the sidewalls that alot of people complain about. They feel great. Have yet to try them in snow or rain.

OEM 162
225/4018 F
255/35/18 R

Trevendous03 · 12-19-2011, 10:02 PM

Seems like the consensus is DWS! Good to know. It says on Discount Tire that they have them available on Special Order, so hopefully they'll be able to get some in.

ModBargains.com · 12-19-2011, 10:38 PM

The Conti DWS and General G-MAX are both great choices!!

VMRWheels · 12-20-2011, 01:10 PM

Trevor, I could have told you that! Continental DWSs are the most popular all-seasons we sell haha. I'd highly recommend them though.

Trevendous03 · 12-20-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

Trevor, I could have told you that! Continental DWSs are the most popular all-seasons we sell haha. I'd highly recommend them though.

Thanks, Kevin, for all the advice and for taking my order! For anyone who is contemplating their next set of wheels, I suggest looking into VMR... quality wheels, quality people, great prices!

I ended up purchasing the Pirelli P Zero Nero A/S today. Installing Friday.

The DWS were on national backorder everywhere I went, as were the Yokohama. I didn't want to wait for these tires to become available. All I want for Christmas are my wheels installed, my wheels installed, my wheels installed.

VMRWheels · 12-20-2011, 08:24 PM

Can't wait to see how they turn out!

groovygeek · 12-20-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevendous03

Seems like the consensus is DWS! Good to know. It says on Discount Tire that they have them available on Special Order, so hopefully they'll be able to get some in.

I had to make the very same decision today at my local Discount Tire. Even though it says "Special Order" your local store may have them in stock, mine did. However, you might consider buying from TireBuyer.com instead. They have them for $130 + free shipping - 10% off via coupon code 12DAYS - 4% off via cashback (e.g., through Fatwallet). When everything is said and done it comes out to around $112 per tire SHIPPED, with around $25 in install costs you are looking at $550 or so installed. Or you can just go to Discount Tire and ask them to price-match TireBuyer.

I went for the more expensive Michelin Sport A/S Plus, as others have said they look bad-ass, but they do come with a higher price tag. If you use the price-match exercise you can get them for $162/tire after a $70 rebate from Michelin. My Discount Tire declined to match the 10% off on account of the rebate, allegedly they match "total cost after all applicable discounts". As best as I can tell TireBuyer does not participate in the $70 rebate, but you may wish to give it a shot if you buy from them, as there is nothing to loose.

Trevendous03 · 12-24-2011, 02:17 PM

Wheels installed... and for reference...

2006 E90
18x9.5 +22 rear
255 tires
No fender roll
NO RUBBING DURING NORMAL DRIVING!!

I did rub once on an incline that had a significant dip right before the incline, but that's to be expected. Normal, everyday driving (even with passengers) is great, zero rubbing.

VMRWheels · 12-27-2011, 01:22 PM

Post pictures Trevor!

Trevendous03 · 12-28-2011, 12:26 AM

Will do once the weather clears. Snow and rain mix makes my car filthy.

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Trevendous03 photographer // designer 37 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i E90 SG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Best All-Season Tires for the Price Hey everyone. I just recently bought a set of matte black VMR V710 wheels to run as my winter setup, size 18x8.5 +35 and 18x9.5 +22 M3 fitment in the rear. They arrive on Thursday. I'm seeing what all-season tires are available in my area at a relatively good price in 225/40-18 and 255/35-18. Anyone have any experience with these tires? Kumho Ecsta ASX Pirelli P Zero Nero A/S Continental ExtremeContact DWS Yokohama Advan S.4 Right now I'm leaning towards the Continental or the Pirelli. I'm not too fond of the harsh ride of Kumho, but those are by far the cheapest. I already saw a comparison video of these tires on tirerack.com, but that video still doesn't clarify it for me. The Continental tires rate the best in the snow and ice, but I'd like to know your thoughts.
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Stucks Lieutenant Colonel 180 Rep 1,911 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD iTrader: (12)	Continental Extremecontact DWS. __________________ Current: 2017 F30 340i xdrive Previous: 2008 e92 335i coupe: RB turbos, mach 116 race fuel, methanol, alot of boost. Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)
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MazdaFan First Lieutenant 11 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 xDrive 28i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Kumho ASX is superceeded by Kumho Ecsta 4X.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	If snow traction is the primary concern, than the DWS is your tire. If not, the Pirelli Nero A/S would be my pick among those. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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flip4335 General Nuisance in a Private Conveyance 77 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: like it's rented Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: behind the wheel iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW e90 335i [7.30]	Conti DWS...FTW! __________________ BMWCCA Member # 414198 \|E90\|SGM\|6MT\|Premium\|Cold\|Sport\|Tint\|LCI MSport Conversion\|MTech\|Blacklines\|219M\|PSS\|Quaife\|Helix FMIC\|M3 Suspension\|Megan Racing\|GC Camber Plates/Coilovers\|Eibach 440/800#\|AR Catted DP\|Cobb AP\|StopTech Drilled/Slotted\|SS Brake Lines\|DWS Quaife Review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311570
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RupertPupkin Major 101 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East iTrader: (5)	Just got 4 DWS mounted and roadforce balanced on Saturday. It is night and day with OEM runflats. Very very smooth and quiet. I personally don't see a huge difference in the sidewalls that alot of people complain about. They feel great. Have yet to try them in snow or rain. OEM 162 225/4018 F 255/35/18 R
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Trevendous03 photographer // designer 37 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i E90 SG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Seems like the consensus is DWS! Good to know. It says on Discount Tire that they have them available on Special Order, so hopefully they'll be able to get some in.
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ModBargains.com Banned 485 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	The Conti DWS and General G-MAX are both great choices!!
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Trevendous03 photographer // designer 37 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i E90 SG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Wheels installed... and for reference... 2006 E90 18x9.5 +22 rear 255 tires No fender roll NO RUBBING DURING NORMAL DRIVING!! I did rub once on an incline that had a significant dip right before the incline, but that's to be expected. Normal, everyday driving (even with passengers) is great, zero rubbing.
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Trevendous03 photographer // designer 37 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i E90 SG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Will do once the weather clears. Snow and rain mix makes my car filthy.
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