Are my Continental DWS tires installed properly?

BeastMode335i · 07-05-2015, 08:47 AM

So I left Sears yesterday and when I got home I noticed something that kinda stood out to me but I can't find any clues to support my theory..

Right under the word "Continental" there is the word "inside", however this is obviously on the outside of the tire.. I've googled for a little while now on if these are directional or not and I can't find a straight answer... Before I go back to Sears with a "wtf" type facial expression I'd just like to know if I'm correct or not, and that these are installed backwards..

Thanks!

Ok · 07-05-2015, 09:11 AM

Yes they installed them inside out, I would go back and get them to change them, gl.

07-05-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by E90 330xi

Yes they installed them inside out, I would go back and get them to change them, gl.

What he said.

Also, try not going to Sears to get tires installed next time.

BeastMode335i · 07-05-2015, 10:26 AM

Well I had a blow out on the 4th of July and I only had about 1 option, which was Sears lol.. I'd normally never go there but it was the only place open.. After being told they had regular DW's in stock I had my car towed there and 2 hours later they call and say their inventory is incorrect and they actually don't have the Continentals I was told about but that they only have DWS 06's which are more expensive, then I have to argue for them to match the price of what I was quoted in the first place, only to later get home and find they were installed backwards.. Especially after I was told that it was taking so long because they have their best guy on the job and that he was just a bit slow and thorough.. I didn't realize they meant slow on a chromosomal level.. Smh.. I'm really contemplating on leaving a bad review because this is ridiculous..

TGTIW · 07-05-2015, 02:06 PM

Wow. I would check all the lugs are actually tightened.

ajsalida · 07-05-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TGTIW

Wow. I would check all the lugs are actually tightened.

+1, and by hand, with a TQ wrench, not with an air gun.

Underground6t9 · 07-05-2015, 03:58 PM

yes have them flip the wheels, I would check them all to make sure they are all facing outward correctly. I believe these tires are not directional as their is no indication that they are.

07-06-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Underground6t9

yes have them flip the wheels, I would check them all to make sure they are all facing outward correctly. I believe these tires are not directional as their is no indication that they are.

If they were directional, they wouldn't have an INSIDE/OUTSIDE designation

Gary@TireRack · 07-06-2015, 09:48 AM

As the others have stated, the "outside" text on the side wall should be facing out.

ethanjoon · 07-06-2015, 10:01 AM

I'd just get a full refund and take my money elsewhere.. to wherever you normally buy your tires, assuming they're now open.

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BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1130 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	Are my Continental DWS tires installed properly? So I left Sears yesterday and when I got home I noticed something that kinda stood out to me but I can't find any clues to support my theory.. Right under the word "Continental" there is the word "inside", however this is obviously on the outside of the tire.. I've googled for a little while now on if these are directional or not and I can't find a straight answer... Before I go back to Sears with a "wtf" type facial expression I'd just like to know if I'm correct or not, and that these are installed backwards.. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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07-05-2015, 09:11 AM	#2
Ok Private First Class 3094 Rep 131 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Here iTrader: (1)	Yes they installed them inside out, I would go back and get them to change them, gl.
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07-05-2015, 10:26 AM	#4
BeastMode335i Maximus Decimus Meridius 1130 Rep 4,584 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Down South iTrader: (2)	Well I had a blow out on the 4th of July and I only had about 1 option, which was Sears lol.. I'd normally never go there but it was the only place open.. After being told they had regular DW's in stock I had my car towed there and 2 hours later they call and say their inventory is incorrect and they actually don't have the Continentals I was told about but that they only have DWS 06's which are more expensive, then I have to argue for them to match the price of what I was quoted in the first place, only to later get home and find they were installed backwards.. Especially after I was told that it was taking so long because they have their best guy on the job and that he was just a bit slow and thorough.. I didn't realize they meant slow on a chromosomal level.. Smh.. I'm really contemplating on leaving a bad review because this is ridiculous.. __________________ F30 335i Melbourne Red Metallic M-Sport Package
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07-05-2015, 02:06 PM	#5
TGTIW Second Lieutenant 130 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Knoxville iTrader: (2)	Wow. I would check all the lugs are actually tightened.
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Underground6t9 Lieutenant Colonel 317 Rep 1,735 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi, Lexus is250 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (2)	yes have them flip the wheels, I would check them all to make sure they are all facing outward correctly. I believe these tires are not directional as their is no indication that they are.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	As the others have stated, the "outside" text on the side wall should be facing out. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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07-06-2015, 10:01 AM	#10
ethanjoon Major 184 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: E92 335xi 6MT, E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I'd just get a full refund and take my money elsewhere.. to wherever you normally buy your tires, assuming they're now open. __________________ 2010 E92 335xi FBO 6-speed (Space Grey over Tobago Blue) 2006 E90 330i 6-speed (Arktis Blue over Black) 1984 E23 733i 5-speed (Delphin Grey over Pearl Beige)
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