Originally Posted by Ringmaster
I installed new Continental DWS tires,, stock size on the front and 285-30-19's on the rear. I have noticed a burning rubber smell now, coming from both the front and rear wheel area. I thought maybe the rear tires were rubbing, but stuck my hand in the wheel well and there is plenty of room. Plus this wouldn't explain the smell in the front.
Any ideas what is causing this? Thanks for your help.
I put these exact same tires on the rear about 2 months ago. I'm still on the origidial fronts, (Contis). I bought these after read'n the reviews. I don't have any rubbing issues. Nor do I detect a smell. But I have to say these are about the hardest tires I have ever had. I can sit and do burn outs without smoke'n the tires, they spin but no smoke. I was forced to make a quick choice on tires as I had picked up a hunk of metal in one of my tires.
I've purty much settled on the wheels that I go'n to put on and when I get those I'm go'n to buy a different set of tires (softer) at the same time and I'll keep the DWS tires as spares.