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#63 of 72 tirerack.com by paget Nov 07, 2007 (8:52 pm)
I found that going to tirerack.com is a good resource...asks questions on what's important to you...snow, handling, etc.   I have an 06 and am leaning towards the Goodyear Eagle R series
#64 of 72 Re: 2007 R/T AWD Rims? [snakebit99] by snakebit99 Nov 08, 2007 (3:44 pm)
Replying to: snakebit99 (Nov 06, 2007 6:00 pm) FYI: Just talked to the guys at Tire Rack. AWD rims have a different back space than RWD. Replies to this message: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 9:57 am) jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 12:01 pm) thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 1:34 pm) and 1 more...
#65 of 72 Re: 2007 R/T AWD Rims? [snakebit99] by jacklionel Nov 20, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: snakebit99 (Nov 08, 2007 3:44 pm) My NOS 2006 had really bad highway vibration when I test-drove it (it had been sitting around for a long time). The dealer replaced the tires with new Mastercraft tires (I forget the specific tire, they have several styles named "Avenger"). It cured the vibration totally. Time will tell how they wear (I think they can be had for about $107 a piece).   (I should say that tires usually last me a very long time, since I drive very conservatively these days. Of course, with that Hemi tempting me, things may change. On cars like my Grand Marquis, they would last 70 thousand miles or better. The front tires on my '87 Grand National only lasted about 30 thousand. I don't know why; I never sped around corners much. I think that those OEM Goodyears are just too soft). Replies to this message: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 12:01 pm) thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 1:34 pm) jacklionel (Apr 05, 2008 12:24 pm)
#66 of 72 Re: 2007 R/T AWD Rims? [jacklionel] by jacklionel Nov 20, 2007 (12:01 pm)
Replying to: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 9:57 am) Been doing a little googling:   TireRack customer comments pretty much damn any Continental tire (and I may have discovered why the original tires on my car vibrated so much: they may have been the "self-sealing" type, loaded with goop. After sitting around since 2006 (or earlier; I'll need to try and get the date of manufacture of my car), it just lumps up and won't distribute evenly.   EdgeRacing recommends the Falken Zeix Ze 912 in the 225/60R18 size. They describe it as an "ultra high performance all-season" tire. It comes with a 65,000 mile warranty, and is supposed to be an improvement on the previous design in terms of wear, wet and dry handling, noise and resistance to hydroplaning. They charge only $101 per tire, plus $58.16 for shipping for a set of four.   Has anyone ever heard of Falken tires? Replies to this message: thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 1:34 pm) jacklionel (Apr 05, 2008 12:24 pm)
#67 of 72 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by garside Dec 07, 2007 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: jburke6321 (Sep 15, 2005 5:57 pm) I have a 2005 that had continental tires that cupped, but I had regular maint. and rotated tires . I was just told the continentals were soft rubber due to self sealing and getting 20K was good, I did not agree but that got me nowhere. Finally, I just went to good year and purchased 4 new Assurance tires and love them, it totally changed my ride and wished I did sooner. Replies to this message: thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 1:31 pm)
#68 of 72 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [garside] by thang111 Dec 11, 2007 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: garside (Dec 07, 2007 1:27 pm) Had the exact problem with my 05 at less than 12k miles. Told that improper maintenance was problem. I bought car used with 5k miles. Got a $75 credit per tire for Conti replacements. Had all 4 wheels "ALIGNED" as they were out of alignment. you may want to check that if you did not get that done. Service rep. at Dodge service center had not heard of the problem I had so don't feel that it is wide spread.
#69 of 72 Re: 2007 R/T AWD Rims? [jacklionel] by thang111 Dec 11, 2007 (1:34 pm)
Replying to: jacklionel (Nov 20, 2007 12:01 pm) Check for "cupping" of your tires as a cause of the vibration. Replies to this message: jacklionel (Apr 05, 2008 12:24 pm)
#70 of 72 Re: 2007 R/T AWD Rims? [thang111] by jacklionel Apr 05, 2008 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 1:34 pm) No, it wasn't due to cupping. As I said, the tires were brand new.   (I since discovered that "Mastercraft" tires are made by Cooper).
#71 of 72 Re: Tires [bbfd86] by tekno1 Jul 03, 2008 (11:39 am)
Replying to: bbfd86 (Sep 20, 2006 5:28 am) Can you give me contact info from your dealer who recognized that Continentals have been a problem? Dealers in my area are either oblivious or told to avoid admitting any problems with the Continentals. I am having serious tracking problems with my R/T AWD with just 5000 miles. Thanks. Replies to this message: brinampls (Jul 22, 2008 4:59 pm)
#72 of 72 Re: Faulty Continental Tires by brinampls Jul 22, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: tekno1 (Jul 03, 2008 11:39 am) Did anyone else receive the notice of a class action suit against Continental Tires, because of the tires they supplied for Dodge vehicles, including our Magnums, from 2003-2008? I got it in the mail and read it carefully. Turns out that if I'd had my original Dodge MagnumR/T Continentals replaced before 30,000 miles, I'd be eligible to be a party in the suit and get some $$$--not a lot, looks like it would have been $120 or so, depending on the mileage at which they had to be replaced.   Anyway I did have mine replaced, but at 31,000!   Interesting. It looks like I received the notification and forms to join the suit because of the year and model I purchased. I hope you all receive it and that for some of you, this represents some money coming your way!

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