Black Friday deal opinion: Michelin vs. Contis

[bobloblawGTI]

I know the subject has been beaten to death, but as with many of us I'm between the Michelin PS AS4's and the Conti DWS06. Both are on sale today/this weekend with some deals, but there's a wrinkle: I'd like to move up to 235s (from the stock 225 Bridgestones) but they are 1) more expensive, and 2) out of stock at Costco which has the best deal right now ($150 cash back on Michelins vs. $70 for the Contis from Discount Tire/Tire Rack) So... which would you do?

235 Conti DWS06 @ Discount Tire: $836
225 Michelin PS AS4 @ Costco: $767

(All prices are inclusive of discounts, installation, tax, etc.) Generally I lean towards comfort over performance which I understand the Contis tend to be better on, but everyone raves about both so figure you probably can't go wrong either way.

 

[mrmatto]

Michelins. I’ve run both on my previous car and the Contis were too soft. Comfy, but compromised the sporty handling. The Michelins nicely balance comfort and handling.

The grip difference from going to 235’s is almost negligible IMO.

 

[Salami]

I'd like to move up to 235s (from the stock 225 Bridgestones) but they are 1) more expensive, and 2) out of stock at Costco which has the best deal right now ($150 cash back on Michelins

Are you checking Costco online or in store for the 235?

 

[bobloblawGTI]

Are you checking Costco online or in store for the 235?

Online; think ringing up some warehouses might yield a better result?

 

[kevinkar]

In my opinion, it's up to the tire you like better as both are fine. I chose Continental Extreme Contact Sports recently for my 2018 R and paid $260 each not including everything else. So these are decent prices.

 

[scrllock]

I'd even take A/S 3+ over the DWS06+ (older michelin, newer conti). AS4 over DWS06 hands down.

 

[Salami]

Online; think ringing up some warehouses might yield a better result?

Yes. Online is fulfilled by the vendor. In store they also have access to B2B so they may be able to get them from a local source.

 

[ZuMBLe]

I'd even take A/S 3+ over the DWS06+ (older michelin, newer conti). AS4 over DWS06 hands down.

Yea, I don'tlike the DWS06+. I'm in the same boat and thinking of replacing them with Pilot AS4s.

 

[mac340]

Every test I have seen has the AS4s as a better tire. I just ordered some from Costco also since its winter and I have PS 4s on now.

 

[bobloblawGTI]

Yea, I don'tlike the DWS06+. I'm in the same boat and thinking of replacing them with Pilot AS4s.

What don't you like, out of curiosity? Between the two I'd heard the DWS06 were the comfier of the two.

 

[bobloblawGTI]

Yes. Online is fulfilled by the vendor. In store they also have access to B2B so they may be able to get them from a local source.

You were 100% right, they said they can source the 235 PSAS4s from a local vendor; $224/tire. So now we have a third option in the mix! I honestly might do that given how much folks seem to prefer the Michelins. Thanks all!

 

[scrllock]

DWS06+ are a straight upgrade over DWS06 in terms of comfort and snow grip, but the sidewalls are still so soft you feel like they're going to roll off the tire in corners. It's not a pleasant feeling.

 

[ZuMBLe]

DWS06+ are a straight upgrade over DWS06 in terms of comfort and snow grip, but the sidewalls are still so soft you feel like they're going to roll off the tire in corners. It's not a pleasant feeling.

Yup Im having the same experience. I find I need to put more psi in to the tires to regain some steering feel, but it's still vague at higher loads. They have yet to really give up on me, but they don't inspire confidence.

 

[MSchott]

I have 235/40-18 AS4’s and they are great tires. They are better than the AS3+ I used to run in snow but soon I will switch them out to my Blizzaks for the winter. But that may be off topic for this discussion.

 

[starsmith]

Very happy with the performance of the AS4 in dry, wet, and cold conditions. Mine are basically at the end of their tread life after 25k miles though. Mostly interstate miles with occasional canyon runs.