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Old 04-10-2018, 12:14 PM
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Default Check new tires post mounting?

With the help of a great indy shop here in town I've just discovered that 1 out of the 4 "new" tires mounted last year on my 993 is different. I never thought to check but low and behold there's 3 Conti DWS 06's and 1 Conti RX. WTF, right?

I've never even thought of checking my others cars but it's got me interested.

I'm sure it's not a problem to fix the problem but thought I'd just share. Anyone else ever experience this? Ever checked?

Crazy heh?
Old 04-10-2018, 01:53 PM
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That is very strange. I've never experienced it but I always know exactly what tires are on my car and exactly what pressure they are at before each drive. I'm a nerd like that.
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If you paid for 4 DWS then I would have the shop swap the RX out.

And you might want to check the dates on the tires as well...
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I had one Conti DWS that was significantly older than the rest. One thing to check, especially in the 17" sizes is the date codes when you get new. I bought a new set of Michelin PS2s and apparently that is a slow moving tire, so be sure that you're getting fresh product... Discount Tire in the NW is pretty good at respecting that type of request.



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