a question for those with Dunlop M3 DSST winter sport tires.

BM2006i · 01-09-2007, 11:24 AM

I just got a set of 4 DL m3 dsst winter tires. I'm speculating these tires now and trying to find out which is the OUTSIDE(facing me when installing onto the car). Is there something written on the side well that says facing OUTSIDE or INSIDE? OR is the OUTSIDE the side with the MANUFACTURING DATE STAMPED ? i.e DOT...2506?

Bimmerista · 01-09-2007, 11:36 AM

There should be an arrow with the inscription inside of it "rotation". when installing that arrow should be on the outside pointing in the direction of the front of the car. I don't remember seeing an "outside" marker but those are more typical for tires without a directional pattern.

BM2006i · 01-09-2007, 02:06 PM

well.. there is an inscription of "rotation" with an arrow on both sides of the tire. but i still don't know which side is outside and inside. anyone knows? is there any marker that will tell me that one side is outside?

Tommyvee · 01-09-2007, 10:18 PM

I don't know if it matters on those tires. The tread pattern seems to be the same on either side. The stock 18" Bridgestones definitely have a designation for inside and outside because the tread pattern is different on either side of center.

Jaws · 01-09-2007, 10:52 PM

The tread on these is not "asymmetric". Direction of rotation is all that matters.

Gary@TireRack · 01-10-2007, 08:32 AM

Correct, there is no inside or outside.

01-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
BM2006i Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	a question for those with Dunlop M3 DSST winter sport tires. I just got a set of 4 DL m3 dsst winter tires. I'm speculating these tires now and trying to find out which is the OUTSIDE(facing me when installing onto the car). Is there something written on the side well that says facing OUTSIDE or INSIDE? OR is the OUTSIDE the side with the MANUFACTURING DATE STAMPED ? i.e DOT...2506?
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Bimmerista Major General 88 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	There should be an arrow with the inscription inside of it "rotation". when installing that arrow should be on the outside pointing in the direction of the front of the car. I don't remember seeing an "outside" marker but those are more typical for tires without a directional pattern. __________________ __________________________ 2016 435 xdrive GC white on black leather interior, Msport1, Msport2, premium package 2015 Lincoln MKX, silver on brown leather, premium package - that's right! Techno-Groovy baby
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BM2006i Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 272 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	well.. there is an inscription of "rotation" with an arrow on both sides of the tire. but i still don't know which side is outside and inside. anyone knows? is there any marker that will tell me that one side is outside?
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01-09-2007, 10:18 PM	#4
Tommyvee Private First Class 28 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2014 X5, 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago Western Suburbs iTrader: (0)	I don't know if it matters on those tires. The tread pattern seems to be the same on either side. The stock 18" Bridgestones definitely have a designation for inside and outside because the tread pattern is different on either side of center.
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Jaws Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	The tread on these is not "asymmetric". Direction of rotation is all that matters. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71
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01-10-2007, 08:32 AM	#6
Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Correct, there is no inside or outside. __________________ 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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