All season tire recommendation

I never had the summer tires, but the Continental DWS 06's have much more grip than the original Michelin's.
I went with 255/45/20 to replace the original 245/45/20's for a more aggressive look.
 
Anybody here have own both generations of the DWS?

I had gen 1 on my ST and I didn't really care for them, IMHO they were pretty average.

I wish one of the publications would do a performance shootout with UHP all season against max performance summer so folks could quantify what, if anything, you actually lose performance wise.
 
I had General Gmax as3's on my SHO and loved them. Last winter we had 12" get dumped on us in a matter of hours and I made it home no problem driving around stuck pickups on our unplowed roads.
 
The dealer I purchased my car from put Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires on it.  I was a bit disappointed as I am a brand snob.  However they have been a really good tire in the dry, wet, and winter.  I've been very happy with them.
 
After reviewing my options, I narrowed it to:

1) PILOT SPORT A/S 3+          $255/ea 30lb/ea
2) EXTREMECONTACT DWS 06  $216/ea 26lb/ea
3) G-FORCE COMP-2 A/S          $170/ea 30lb/ea

wow $170 is just a really great price, but I split the difference here, I think I'm going with the continentals, even though going into it I was sure the pilot sports were for me.

So thanks for all the feedback guys
 
I appreciate your price shopping. I do the same. Just to give more info...any of them have rebates?  I buy tires when the Quick Lane at my Ford dealer have rebates on the brand I want.  Usually saves $70-100 on a set.
 
I don't think there was a "wrong" choice among those 3.  Can't wait to get another review on the DWS06 though :D
 
Leadfoot said:
I never had the summer tires, but the Continental DWS 06's have much more grip than the original Michelin's.
I went with 255/45/20 to replace the original 245/45/20's for a more aggressive look.
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how do you like the 255 , i went with 255 45 20 , i cant wait to get them on and drive the car.
 
I'm glad I went with the wider tire, I thought the original 245s looked a little narrow and the 255s give the car a beefier stance.
the conti 255s handle extremely well also.
 
Ramairetransam said:
I got my 255 45 20 general altimax put on yesterday and they look normal , looks like they should have came with that size on there.
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Does general make their altimax line in that size?  You sure you didn't get 245 50 20?  That's the only size they make for 20" wheels.
 
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