Continental DWS06 and flatspotting

cdgatti · 12-22-2015, 10:33 AM

Just had DWS06 225/50/16 put on my car as I need decent snow/slush capabilities and keep the same tires year round. They are great so far, only a few hundred miles. Seem to corner better than the old DWS I had on my Acura.

Problem though is they flatspot when parked in the garage overnight. The rumbling from the flat spots works itself out after a few miles, but it is still disconcerting that they wouldn't engineer this out of the tires. I am running 37f/41r to aid in the issue, but it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Should I live with it or trade them on something else.

Gary what is TireRack's stance on this?

Seattlesquash · 12-22-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

Just had DWS06 225/50/16 put on my car as I need decent snow/slush capabilities and keep the same tires year round. They are great so far, only a few hundred miles. Seem to corner better than the old DWS I had on my Acura.

Problem though is they flatspot when parked in the garage overnight. The rumbling from the flat spots works itself out after a few miles, but it is still disconcerting that they wouldn't engineer this out of the tires. I am running 37f/41r to aid in the issue, but it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Should I live with it or trade them on something else.

Gary what is TireRack's stance on this?

I have those and feel it as well for a very short time, I wouldn't worry about if you ask me and felt it with several brands with softer compounds. I have pushed them pretty hard and really like how they perform, and impressed as my all wheel audi is heavy and hard on tires/sidewalls.

Gary@TireRack · 12-23-2015, 07:37 AM

Some tires in some sizes on some cars in some conditions can have this happen from time to time. We have found no higher instance of this with the DWS06 versus other tires. I've had some sets do it with a vehicle sitting over the weekend, and others not do it on a car that sat all winter. It is a temporary condition that will not harm the tires.

cdgatti · 12-24-2015, 09:20 AM

thank you Gary, I wonder how widespread the issue is with the dws06? They have a suitable load rating for my weight car.

belcom · 12-25-2015, 12:29 PM

Had experience with DWS and other Conti tires, they all seemed to have had flat spotting. Something they just can't get right I guess. I've been very happy with any Michelin tires I've ever bought. Never any issues. Just drive and enjoy.

cdgatti · 12-26-2015, 09:05 AM

yes I had michelins on the car before these dws06 and had zero flatspotting issues. was between the as3 and the dws06 for this purchase, but too many negative reviews on the as3 especially for winter use forced me into the dws06. i think i am going to be happy with the dws06 most of the time, it is just those first few miles that are infuriating. c'mon continental get your act together.

Tom K. · 12-28-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by belcom

Had experience with DWS and other Conti tires, they all seemed to have had flat spotting. Something they just can't get right I guess. I've been very happy with any Michelin tires I've ever bought. Never any issues. Just drive and enjoy.

OTOH, no flat spotting issues with the DWS tires I had on my 128i or the ones currently on my wife's Ford Fusion.

Tom

12-22-2015, 10:33 AM	#1
cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	Continental DWS06 and flatspotting Just had DWS06 225/50/16 put on my car as I need decent snow/slush capabilities and keep the same tires year round. They are great so far, only a few hundred miles. Seem to corner better than the old DWS I had on my Acura. Problem though is they flatspot when parked in the garage overnight. The rumbling from the flat spots works itself out after a few miles, but it is still disconcerting that they wouldn't engineer this out of the tires. I am running 37f/41r to aid in the issue, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Should I live with it or trade them on something else. Gary what is TireRack's stance on this? __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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12-23-2015, 07:37 AM	#3
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)	Some tires in some sizes on some cars in some conditions can have this happen from time to time. We have found no higher instance of this with the DWS06 versus other tires. I've had some sets do it with a vehicle sitting over the weekend, and others not do it on a car that sat all winter. It is a temporary condition that will not harm the tires. __________________ 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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cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	thank you Gary, I wonder how widespread the issue is with the dws06? They have a suitable load rating for my weight car. __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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12-25-2015, 12:29 PM	#5
belcom Lieutenant 179 Rep 427 Posts Drives: '18 540i, '06 Z4si, '07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Had experience with DWS and other Conti tires, they all seemed to have had flat spotting. Something they just can't get right I guess. I've been very happy with any Michelin tires I've ever bought. Never any issues. Just drive and enjoy.
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12-26-2015, 09:05 AM	#6
cdgatti Colonel 255 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: e90 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (4)	yes I had michelins on the car before these dws06 and had zero flatspotting issues. was between the as3 and the dws06 for this purchase, but too many negative reviews on the as3 especially for winter use forced me into the dws06. i think i am going to be happy with the dws06 most of the time, it is just those first few miles that are infuriating. c'mon continental get your act together. __________________ OEM Black grill and Blackline tails - LCI halogens with Lux V2 coded as DRL - 3M Crystalline - BMS PBX - OEM Euro Airbox with K&N - Hardwired CTEK - Bilstein B6 w/OEM springs and SP perches - Conti DWS06 - HiFi-Helix DSP - JLAudio HD/XD-Morel - CD changer trim - AE optical out
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