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Dodge Magnum Tire/Wheel Questions

76 messages,  Last post on Aug 15, 2009 at 7:07 PM

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Low Life Tires by ex_shelbyowner
Sep 15, 2005 (6:50 pm)
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I have an 05 R/T. I have had no problems with the car and have 19k miles on it so far, with the exception of the tires. Got 15k miles out of them and they were worn out. Rotated and balanced every 5k, and have no allignment problems. Continental has a real problem as far as I'm concerned. Yeah, their motorcycle tires aren't any better either. I replaced mine with Yokohama Geolanders 255-55-18, and am satisfied with them. They are exceptional in the rain.
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Crapinental Tires by hardhawk
Sep 16, 2005 (3:44 am)
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The tires are my only complaint about my 2005 RT. At 12000 miles they are well over 50% gone. I have never even spun them in a burnout. Goodyear now has the size available and a number of RT and 300C owners are changing to a slightly wider size in different brands. For 2006 DCX is putting the Goodyear Assurance Comfortreads on the Magnum/Charger RT and the 300C. They know the Continental's are crap and that's why they changed brands. Now, what does that do for us? Not much. It all depends on your dealer and area Continental tire rep. Some are getting new tires at greatly reduced prices and some are getting no adjustment at all. I doubt I will make it through the winter on my tires. To say they are a major disappointment would be putting it mildly.
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Re: Crapinental Tires [hardhawk] by dfrie
Sep 23, 2005 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: hardhawk (Sep 16, 2005 3:44 am)

I got Continentals on my '06 R/T, but only have 2500 miles on them so far.
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Tire problems by peterskm
Sep 16, 2005 (12:01 pm)
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Many, on other forums, have found that by upping the air pressure, you can get better wear. For instance, I have the self sealing tires and am running 40psi in them. 11k miles and have experienced no noticeable wear.
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Re: Tire problems [peterskm] by hardhawk
Sep 16, 2005 (12:54 pm)
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Replying to: peterskm (Sep 16, 2005 12:01 pm)

I have run 38 PSI in my tires from the beginning, but it has not extended the tread life so far. I think the tires have soft tread compounds and just wear out too fast. They certainly don't live up to the treadwear ratings on the side of the tire.
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Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jabt] by jburke6321
Sep 15, 2005 (4:57 pm)
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If you have any info regarding your problems with your Magnum RT tires. I have 20k on my tires and there bald. I fighting with the Dealer, Continental and Chrysler. I have excessive wear on the outside of the front tires. Continental will not pay, since the tires are worn from bad allignment. Dealer says it normal wear. Chrysler says were really sorry....just see what happens with your next set of tires. Try finding a replacement for your 225 60 R18 rims....your left with ONE choice....the tires you already have. I have also had my Magnum in the shop, transmission was leaking after 10k, You can email me at jburke6321gmail.com
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by jburke6321
Sep 16, 2005 (4:11 am)
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Replying to: jburke6321 (Sep 15, 2005 4:57 pm)

For all Magnum RT owners having problems with excessive tire wear, bad alignments and Continental tires, please file a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by shakeyfitter
Nov 04, 2005 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: jburke6321 (Sep 16, 2005 4:11 am)

i have only eighteen thousand miles on my r/t and the tires are bald.. the continentals are junk...as for the alignment problem i took the car in with twelve thousand two hundred miles and the front tires were cupped on the outside.. the dealer told me that there was a service memo that stated, that all the cradles didn't get placed under the cars just right , and that they would have to be dropped and re aligned.. and that worked good for me but i paid for it.. now i too need new tires and i'm not buying continentals.. period.. they are worthless on snow and ice and im not real impressed with there cornering ability..

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