07-20-2018, 10:48 AM | #1 |
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I like my Pirelli Scorpion R/F tires - is the Conti DWS that much better?
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I am about to replace my OEM Pirelli run flats on my 2015 X5d. It seems universal here that the Conti DWS is a great replacement, but I actually think the Pirelli Scorpions have been a good tire. I have 45K on them, and about 5k of tread left, although I don't want to go through another winter with them. The ride is still very good and they have low noise. So my questions is, why would I want to give up the safety of run flat, unless there is a significant advantage to the non run falt contis? Let's hear some feedback as I might be way off base with this. |
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I have 48k on my Pirellis with at least 5k left, too. Am pondering the same choice. I haven’t rotated my wheels. Mine is the diesel and I have done a bit of towing. I never expected to get the mileage I have on these tires. I have the spare tire, haven’t needed it, yet.
Will be interesting to see others experience.
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07-22-2018, 07:46 AM | #6 |
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I had the OEM Michelins on my xDrive 35i. I thought they were a good tire but the Conti DWS is much better. Better ride, better handling, and better winter/snow traction. If you have a spare tire in the vehicle, I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade.
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from my exp, DWS was only good for 20-25k miles and then, it gets loud and the characteristic of tire changes drastically
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Dws are the greatest tire ever invented.... how can you say anything bad about them.....
Track, rain, shine, snow and ice they can do it all...
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They are without a doubt more comfortable than the run flats and for me a big factor in deciding to opt for them was the snow traction.
The performance run flats make your car a death trap in the snow with even the slightest acceleration on ice or snow and I don't believe an SUV should be like this (even if its an "SAV"). In my opinion comfort, handling, and safety are more important than being able to drive with a flat as I live in Brooklyn and there are plenty of 24 hour tire shops close to me. If you are worried about when you are driving far away I would just get a spare to throw under your cargo.
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07-25-2018, 03:03 PM | #14 |
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So ... if you ditch the run flats, what tire pressure do you use? I doubt you would want 44psi in the rears on non-run flat tires. How do you arrive at the BMW specs for the tire size you go to when replacing the run flats?
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$295 at bimmerzone.com. I don't have a jack as I'll call roadside assistance or AAA if I have a flat
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