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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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#3 of 76 Crapinental Tires by hardhawk Sep 16, 2005 (3:44 am)
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. Replies to this message: dfrie (Sep 23, 2005 4:27 pm)
#4 of 76 Re: Crapinental Tires [hardhawk] by dfrie Sep 23, 2005 (4:27 pm)
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.
#5 of 76 Tire problems by peterskm Sep 16, 2005 (12:01 pm)
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. Replies to this message: hardhawk (Sep 16, 2005 12:54 pm)
#6 of 76 Re: Tire problems [peterskm] by hardhawk Sep 16, 2005 (12:54 pm)
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.
#7 of 76 Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jabt] by jburke6321 Sep 15, 2005 (4:57 pm)
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 Replies to this message: jburke6321 (Sep 16, 2005 4:11 am) shakeyfitter (Nov 04, 2005 8:03 pm) rscarl (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am) and 8 more... 2005rtmag (Jul 12, 2006 6:08 pm) shakeyfitter (Nov 05, 2005 1:59 pm) turbineben (Nov 06, 2005 5:12 pm) wildcat1965 (Nov 17, 2005 6:47 am) and 3 more... chopson (Nov 22, 2005 8:39 pm) mamabear (Nov 28, 2005 8:42 am) 06awdrtmag (Dec 09, 2005 10:06 am) garside (Dec 07, 2007 12:27 pm) thang111 (Dec 11, 2007 12:31 pm)
#9 of 76 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by jburke6321 Sep 16, 2005 (4:11 am)
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/ Replies to this message: shakeyfitter (Nov 04, 2005 8:03 pm) rscarl (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am) shakeyfitter (Nov 29, 2005 7:05 pm) magnum29 (Dec 24, 2005 9:57 am) and 6 more... 2005rtmag (Jul 12, 2006 6:08 pm) shakeyfitter (Nov 05, 2005 1:59 pm) turbineben (Nov 06, 2005 5:12 pm) wildcat1965 (Nov 17, 2005 6:47 am) krasniak (Nov 22, 2005 1:32 pm) bigmac965 (Nov 22, 2005 1:58 pm) and 1 more...
#10 of 76 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by shakeyfitter Nov 04, 2005 (8:03 pm)
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.. Replies to this message: rscarl (Nov 07, 2005 11:16 am) shakeyfitter (Nov 29, 2005 7:05 pm) magnum29 (Dec 24, 2005 9:57 am) redrocket1 (Jan 24, 2006 10:14 am) and 5 more... 2005rtmag (Jul 12, 2006 6:08 pm)
#11 of 76 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [jburke6321] by shakeyfitter Nov 05, 2005 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: jburke6321 (Sep 16, 2005 4:11 am) i've never been one for law suits, but is anyone willing to look into a class action.. i have never bought tires that didnt last at least 25,000 miles. i now have 19,000 on these continentals and i'm to the tread wear indicator..you know it wouldnt be so bad if you could just roll down to the goodyear supplier and order new ones, but our choices right now are limited.. Replies to this message: turbineben (Nov 06, 2005 5:12 pm) wildcat1965 (Nov 17, 2005 6:47 am) krasniak (Nov 22, 2005 1:32 pm) bigmac965 (Nov 22, 2005 1:58 pm) hyrpwer (Nov 28, 2005 2:25 pm)
#12 of 76 Re: Anyone else notice this problem with their Magnum Rt? [shakeyfitter] by turbineben Nov 06, 2005 (5:12 pm)
Replying to: shakeyfitter (Nov 05, 2005 1:59 pm) Note to all of us with the crap continentals.....I have been running mine at 39-40psi since new...and have noticed no abnormal wear. I drive very aggressively and usually get no more than 20000 out of a set of tires. Three of them have a small leak, which of course the tire stores won't fix because they are self sealing. I will be upgrading to goodyears when these wear out. I also installed a new K & N air filter in the car, and the gas mileage went up instantly three-four mpg. I now average 24 hwy and about 19 city. Let me know if the class action thing progresses.

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