Continental's ExtremeContact DW earned the No. 1 spot in Tire
Rack's independent testing of maximum performance summer
tires.
The Tire Rack team conducted a “Real World Road Ride and
Performance Track Drive,” comparing tires from several
manufacturers seeking an “unrivaled blend of dry and wet
traction.”
Fitted onto a 2011 BMW E92 328i coupe, Tire Rack’s drivers put
the tires to the test on its 6.6-mile loop of expressway, state
highway and county roads in Southbend, Ind. Judging was based
on noise comfort, ride quality and everyday handling.
The ExtremeContact DW topped the list with a 7.55 out of 10-
point rating, and also ranked as the most comfortable ride and
the most fuel efficient of the group, according to Bill
Caldwell, Continental’s vice president of sales and
marketing.
“We’re very proud to have earned this coveted rating from Tire
Rack,” Caldwell says. “This is the second time we’ve been
recognized this year by Tire Rack for our tires’ outstanding
performance,” he reports.
“Earlier this year, Tire Rack also rated the Continental
ExtremeWinterContact tire No. 1 in their independent winter
tire test,” Caldwell says. “These test results affirm what we
have known for years – Continental is leading the way in the
innovation of ultra-high performance tires.”
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The ExtremeContact DW is “specially engineered to deliver
serious performance” on both dry and wet roads, according to
Caldwell. Tuned for dry and wet conditions, the DW is part of a
line of performance tires that includes the ExtremeContact DWS
and the ExtremeWinterContact.
One of the new features of the DW edition is the “DW Tuned
Performance Indicators,” which are visible letters built into
the second rib of the tread and are designed to alert drivers
of the tire’s optimal performance levels.
“D” indicates the tire is at optimum tread depth for dry
conditions. “W” indicates the tire is at optimum tread depth
for wet conditions. As the tire wears and the letters are still
visible the tire performance remains optimized for that
particular weather condition.
For more information visit and www.tiretrack.com.
