Thanks, I'll check them out.
How are they for road noise and treadwear?
Abnormal center wear - Continental DWS06
Hi all,
I need some help here.
My 2013 ST has about 78k on the clock.
My current tires are Continental ExtremeContact DWS06.
They were installed in October of 2015, when the car had roughly 54k miles, so they have about 24k miles on them at the moment.
They are inflated to 33psi all around, and have been filled with Nitrogen since new. I had the alignment checked (in-spec) when they were installed, and it's been re-aligned twice since they've been on. You'll see why in a second.
According to Continental, these tires are rated for 50,000 miles. Not gonna happen. The centers are totally shot at 24k. They won't pass inspection today, and are starting to feel squirrely in wet conditions. I paid too much for these tires to just toss them and buy a new set. I drive fairly mildly, for an ST driver. I NEVER do burnouts, I don't race or do track days. The closest I come is taking corners at speed on occasion or engaging the boost once in a while to merge with traffic.
The wear is even across all 4 tires, and is only in the center sections.
Additionally, I'm getting serious road noise that's been getting progressively worse over the past couple months. At this point, it's actually loud enough at around 50-60mph to cause buffeting inside the car with the windows up. You know, that sound you get when you leave the rear window down a little? It's no where near that dramatic, but it's enough to be more than annoying. At lower speeds, like in parking lots or approaching a stop, it becomes a growl. I've looked at the tires, but can't really see any obvious cupping, which would be my first thought for the source of the growl especially. There's no visible evidence of broken belts or sidewall bubbles either.
I'm attaching photos of the tires and the latest alignment report, from about 12k miles ago. I notice that the caster is out of spec on the front left, and close to out on the front right, but my understanding is that these are nonadjustable. Could this be the cause? Can anything be done about it that doesn't require aftermarket parts? I'm not interested in spending money I don't have to fix Ford's design flaw, if that is indeed the issue, which may not be the case at all.
I've contacted Tire Rack about the treadwear warranty, and they're very helpful in facilitating the replacement, but it requires that I buy another set of the same tires. I'm not sure if I even want another set, if they're gonna do the same thing.
Anyone have any ideas about what might be causing these issues?
Any suggestions appreciated.
I need some help here.
My 2013 ST has about 78k on the clock.
My current tires are Continental ExtremeContact DWS06.
They were installed in October of 2015, when the car had roughly 54k miles, so they have about 24k miles on them at the moment.
They are inflated to 33psi all around, and have been filled with Nitrogen since new. I had the alignment checked (in-spec) when they were installed, and it's been re-aligned twice since they've been on. You'll see why in a second.
According to Continental, these tires are rated for 50,000 miles. Not gonna happen. The centers are totally shot at 24k. They won't pass inspection today, and are starting to feel squirrely in wet conditions. I paid too much for these tires to just toss them and buy a new set. I drive fairly mildly, for an ST driver. I NEVER do burnouts, I don't race or do track days. The closest I come is taking corners at speed on occasion or engaging the boost once in a while to merge with traffic.
The wear is even across all 4 tires, and is only in the center sections.
Additionally, I'm getting serious road noise that's been getting progressively worse over the past couple months. At this point, it's actually loud enough at around 50-60mph to cause buffeting inside the car with the windows up. You know, that sound you get when you leave the rear window down a little? It's no where near that dramatic, but it's enough to be more than annoying. At lower speeds, like in parking lots or approaching a stop, it becomes a growl. I've looked at the tires, but can't really see any obvious cupping, which would be my first thought for the source of the growl especially. There's no visible evidence of broken belts or sidewall bubbles either.
I'm attaching photos of the tires and the latest alignment report, from about 12k miles ago. I notice that the caster is out of spec on the front left, and close to out on the front right, but my understanding is that these are nonadjustable. Could this be the cause? Can anything be done about it that doesn't require aftermarket parts? I'm not interested in spending money I don't have to fix Ford's design flaw, if that is indeed the issue, which may not be the case at all.
I've contacted Tire Rack about the treadwear warranty, and they're very helpful in facilitating the replacement, but it requires that I buy another set of the same tires. I'm not sure if I even want another set, if they're gonna do the same thing.
Anyone have any ideas about what might be causing these issues?
Any suggestions appreciated.
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W speed rating is 168mph, which you'll never hit. Also, I hate continental also. So agreed.
Edit: Keep in mind something, if you think you'll be spirited driving or anything better prepare for it than "get by" with cheaper tires. So do homework and do not cheap out on tires, they are the only thing holding you to the road. Get good tires and you'll be more safe
If the General Gmax's are everything you'll ever see with your car and you won't ever come close to outdriving them and the ratings are great, good deal.21 - 27 of 27 Posts
