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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [shakeyfitter]
by rscarl
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Nov 07, 2005 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: shakeyfitter (Nov 04, 2005 8:03 pm)
I have some info that may or may not be common knowledge pertaining to Magnum alignment and tire issues. My RT has 24k and I just replaced the tires two days ago. After 3 dealer alignments, re-balance, rotations evry 6k, the factory Conti's were wasted. I took the car to one of the best shops in the region who happen to have a Hunter P611 alignment rack. Needless to say the alignment was way out of spec. Not only that but the tech informed me that the left front caster was on the very edge of spec yet it was adjusted to the max. In his opinion the car was improperly Jigged on the assemby line, as he has seen MANY Magnims that exibit the same issue. There is hope though. The dealer offers a special eccentric sub-frame bolt that when installed alloes for further caster adjustment thus eliminating the Magnum alignment issue. As far as the "5" star Dodge dealer I was taking the car to since new, he reluctantly showed me a confidential memo from Continental to Chrysler stating that the Conti's compound was too soft for a 4,000 lb car and that complaints should be brought to their attention through the dealer. So, find a GOOD alignment shop, have the ecccentric bolt installed and re-align the car. My car rides amazingly well now with absolutly no drift. It is worlds beyond what it was.. Good luck
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [shakeyfitter]
by wildcat1965
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Nov 17, 2005 (6:47 am)
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Replying to: shakeyfitter (Nov 05, 2005 1:59 pm)
My RT has conti seals , 22,000 miles , I have rotated per maint schedule . 2 dealers won't help , they don't sell continentals , suggested I call chrysler , Chrysler won't help , they say is a tire warranty issue . Continental sent me to a tire plus dealer who told me that continentals are junk and they don't support their product. Tire dealer stated that they'll tell you car is out of alignment , which brings you back to Chrysler > How does a new 35,000 car get out of alignment after 8 months & 22,000 hwy miles. I would be willing to jump into the class action lawsuit , let me know where to sign . My next step is to contact local media to expose this issue to the general public.
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [wildcat1965]
by krasniak
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Nov 22, 2005 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: wildcat1965 (Nov 17, 2005 6:47 am)
I think the Conti tires are at fault as I can tell you from putting the Magnum RT wheels and tires on another car. I put them on my Honda. After about 40,000+ miles on my original tires, those didn't pull or shake, just wore down. After about 20,000 miles with the Continental tires, they pull, and shake and need replacing. I found these tires to be garbage and will be replacing with something different.
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [wildcat1965]
by bigmac965
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Nov 22, 2005 (1:58 pm)
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Replying to: wildcat1965 (Nov 17, 2005 6:47 am)
My 05 RT Magnum ate a left front tire at 26,000 miles. I had had it in at 3000 miles for an alignment check for the pull to the right, and they said all was ok. On wearing out the tire, they told me it was due to not rotating the tires every 5000 miles, and that the alignment was out of spec. Alignments are not covered under warranty, per the service manager. Two new Contiseals at my expense at 26,000 miles. Rears wore bald at 35,000. Changed them to Goodyears. We'll see.
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321]
by chopson
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Nov 22, 2005 (8:39 pm)
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Replying to: jburke6321 (Sep 15, 2005 4:57 pm)
I have the same problem  22K tires are completely bald. The dealer is just trying to sell me another set.
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [chopson]
by mamabear
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Nov 28, 2005 (8:42 am)
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Replying to: chopson (Nov 22, 2005 8:39 pm)
I have Goodyear Integrity tires and they are fine on bare pavement, but with the snow we just got I am having trouble with fishtailing and skidding, and winter has only begun. Dealer says no problems with tires, and Goodyear says they only make Integrity for this size. Any advice out there?
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [bigmac965]
by hyrpwer
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Nov 28, 2005 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: bigmac965 (Nov 22, 2005 1:58 pm)
I hope you go back to the dealer and ask for the factory adjustment bolt replacement as mentioned by the fellow a couple of articles up. The alignment is just slightly off to the right from the factory and without this special adjustment bolt replacement and a re-alignment, you will continue to have vague pulling to the right sometimes and it will keep eating tires. Your service manager should be reported to Chrysler for not doing his/her job.
Good luck
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [rscarl]
by shakeyfitter
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Nov 29, 2005 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: rscarl (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am)
thank you for that information.. i new of the confidential memo, but haven't seen it to date.. i am going to put on the goodyear comfortread and hope for the best.. my service manager admitted today that the conti's were junk, but offered no replacement adjustment..
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [mamabear]
by 06awdrtmag
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Dec 09, 2005 (10:06 am)
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Replying to: mamabear (Nov 28, 2005 8:42 am)
on my week old 06 awd rt i got the dealer to take off the crappy continentals which came with protection package and put on goodyear confitred's for $80 prior to accepting car. glad to have read about tire problems before picking up car from multiple forums.
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Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [rscarl]
by magnum29
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Dec 24, 2005 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: rscarl (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am)
Hello,I have the 05 magnum SE,and the same constant pulling to the right sometimes left.Will these adjustment bolts work for me and how much did it cist you.
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