Kdw2 Or Kdws?

[LEEREED123]

Found A Conti Dealer Who Will Get These Things Off And Put On Some Bfg's. Size Not Being A Factor..... Which Has Better Wet Weather Traction,treadlife And Tread Depth? Thanks For Any Help!

[Jim]

You might find some helpful info on this thread:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showth...3&page=1&pp=10

[formerice]

I have the KDWS tires and I like them very much. If I lived in Georgia, I would try the KDW-2'S simply because they have even better ratings and they look hot as hell! In Maine, I will stick with KDWS because of snow . Good news is , the Magnum performed well in snow last winter with pos Conti's. 245-55-18 size is however a perfect fit for stock rims. As far as dry and wet performance, I can vouch for KDWS and looks like30-40k treadwear, Contis were dangerous at 10k. Both tires are priced right, availability might be tight. Happy motoring!

[Rockadile]

We had KDWS tires on my wife's Mustang GT and it was WORLDS better than the crappy Goodyear factory rubber.

[bipto]

I've already made up my mind. I'm watching the rubber on a daily basis and the very day I see my first tread bar on these POS Conti's I'm having the KDWS's installed. I'd love to go with the '2's, but up here in snow country I'm thinking the 'S's are probably the more practical choice...

[LEEREED123]

Well... Kdws's It Is! Thanks A Lot Guys! Really Helped!

[MAGNUM8R]

I'm leaning towards the KDW's also. got 24 K on the stock Conti's and can't stand 'em much longer! I don't see much snow, but it does rain here, not sure which one to get. The diameter and width are a tad larger, any issues with speedo/clearances??

[bipto]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by MAGNUM8R
	I'm leaning towards the KDW's also. got 24 K on the stock Conti's and can't stand 'em much longer! I don't see much snow, but it does rain here, not sure which one to get. The diameter and width are a tad larger, any issues with speedo/clearances??

24K on the Conti's..? Can you see the threads yet..?

[formerice]

245-55-18"s are just about a perfect replacement size, no clearance issues and dia is almost identical to stock. No worries. Speedo error is zip.

[Northern Rider]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by MAGNUM8R
	I'm leaning towards the KDW's also. got 24 K on the stock Conti's and can't stand 'em much longer! I don't see much snow, but it does rain here, not sure which one to get. The diameter and width are a tad larger, any issues with speedo/clearances??

The KDW2's are a summer tire. Great in the rain but very unsafe at low temperatures (below freezing) on ice or snow.

Here is a link: 300C with Fat Tires and Lip Spoiler

Here's a pic of the BFG KDW2's on my car:



Hope this helps.

[SeadooSandi]

Who carries the KDWs? I checked discount tire website but don't see them listed.

[ttrac]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by SeadooSandi
	Who carries the KDWs? I checked discount tire website but don't see them listed.

Here is a link to tirerack they carry them but I think they are on backorder.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...All&x=100&y=15

[SeadooSandi]

Well if I order online how and where do I get them installed? I was looking for a storefront I could walk into, order and have installed.

[midnight_blue_rt]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Rockadile
	We had KDWS tires on my wife's Mustang GT and it was WORLDS better than the crappy Goodyear factory rubber.

Just goes to show how much of this stuff is perception-based. Like you, I had the wife's Goodyears replaced with the KDWS (99 Mustang). I felt the performance and wear where both poorer w/ the BFGs.. I guess everyones 'seat of pants' performance meter is calibrated differently.

[Northern Rider]

	Quote:			Originally Posted by SeadooSandi
	Well if I order online how and where do I get them installed? I was looking for a storefront I could walk into, order and have installed.

Tirerack has fantastic service. Just phone them and they will ship the tires to an approved installer near your location.

They ship quickly and their prices are great.