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A little more research and I may have answered my own question: it looks like the new Contis (the DWS06) have a reinforced sidewall for better handling - apparently sidewall stiffness (or lack thereof) is one of the main complaints against the DWS. It sounds like it probably approaches the handling and dry/wet traction of the Michelins, and combines it with the snow/ice traction of the old DWS, at a price point between the two (but closer to the DWS). Kind of makes sens to split the difference in this case, IMO.
Just curious if anyone is running this tire? I know it's pretty new.
Also curious what people think about my concern for snow/ice traction - is it a requirement for the area, or are my concerns unfounded?
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