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#51 of 76 Normal tire wear? by acejack Jan 13, 2005 (11:42 pm)
My Magnum RT has gone 23,000 miles mostly on hard surface roads. The tires have been rotated 3 times and were regularly checked for proper inflation. The tires show no indication of misalignment or other such mechanical problems, however, the tread is now worn down to the wear bars. While everyone is astounded that the tires are worn out, neither Dodge nor Continental warranties the mileage on new car tires, so I need to buy replacements. After checking with several tire dealers, the only replacement tire I can find in the right size are made by Continental. I have a lot of faith in that tire. Replies to this message: 'txride (Jan 23, 2005 8:56 am)
#52 of 76 Re: Normal tire wear? [acejack] by 'txride Jan 23, 2005 (8:56 am)
Replying to: acejack (Jan 13, 2005 11:42 pm) I had the same problem with my G35. Part of it was suspension geometry - very aggressive - hugs the road , but at a cost, part may driving style - also pretty aggressive. One thing that you can do is inflate tires exactly to specs. Yes you will lose some responsiveness but with bigger "footpring" tire is less punished. I tried it - works. Another thing, when replacing tires check treadwear and get highest possible(I believe OEM tires have 420, which is quite high - you probbably don't find much better on the market), of course, that all after you've made sure that alignment is OK
#53 of 76 best tires I found by mel377 Aug 09, 2007 (4:53 am)
I have ALWAYS, since 100 miles off the lot, had serious tire / steering / alignment issues with this car. I finally did the smart thing and got rid of the GoodYear tires all together and bought "bridgestone turanza's" and a life time alignment check. It's been the best thing I have done since buying the car (which was a mistake) I don't think the Magnum is all it was cracked up to be. Sad really, it is a cool looking car on the road, if it would just drive like one. Mel Replies to this message: hardhawk (Aug 09, 2007 2:05 pm)
#54 of 76 Re: best tires I found [mel377] by hardhawk Aug 09, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: mel377 (Aug 09, 2007 4:53 am) Sorry you have had issues with your Magnum. My 3 year lease is about to expire on my RT and I am going to miss it terribly. It has been a great car, fun to drive, powerful as heck, yet with very acceptable mileage. It holds extra stuff compared to a sedan, yet drives like a sports car. It has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Sadly, I need to go back to something with 3 rows of seating, so soon it will be goodbye to a great car. My only complaint was the nasty Continental tires that only lasted 16000 miles.
#55 of 76 2005 dodge magnum by dewey4 Aug 18, 2007 (5:25 am)
I have a clunking noise in the front wheel, the shop cant figure it out.Anyone have a idea what it could be? Replies to this message: jfl296 (Mar 12, 2009 5:13 pm)
#56 of 76 Dodge Magnum front end shudder by purdey Sep 04, 2007 (6:23 am)
I have a 2006 Magnum AWD with less than 9,000km, which has developed a bad shudder in the front end when turning sharply at low speed, such as into/out of garage, U-turns etc? Anyone else got this? Replies to this message: bbfd86 (Sep 05, 2007 4:28 am) blarneystone (Sep 12, 2007 4:46 pm)
#57 of 76 Re: Dodge Magnum front end shudder [purdey] by bbfd86 Sep 05, 2007 (4:28 am)
Replying to: purdey (Sep 04, 2007 6:23 am) My 2005 R/T AWD and had the same shuddering problem during low speed turning. There is a TSB out there on this issue. The first time, the dealer flushed out the transfer case. When the shudder returned they replaced the transfer case. Haven't had the problem since the replacement. Replies to this message: blarneystone (Sep 12, 2007 4:46 pm)
#58 of 76 Re: Dodge Magnum front end shudder [bbfd86] by blarneystone Sep 12, 2007 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: bbfd86 (Sep 05, 2007 4:28 am) Do you have the TSB number? My 2006 300c AWD has the same exact problem but the dealer denies there is any TSB out there and doesn't notice the noise even when I drive the car with him in it.
#59 of 76 Continental Tires Cupping, 05 Dodge Magnum by thang111 Oct 15, 2007 (11:09 am)
Only have 11,000 miles on original Continental tires. They have cupped (all 4). Continental says out of balance/suspension/lack of rotation the problem. Never have had a car, even with gross neglect of the tire maintenance that have cupped. Now dealing with the rump rump rump sound which is aggravating. Continental does not acknowledge any responsibility. Have cross rotated the tires to attempt to even the wear. Anybody out there with history with this problem. Tempted to get new tires. Replies to this message: hardhawk (Oct 16, 2007 12:09 pm)
#60 of 76 Re: Continental Tires Cupping, 05 Dodge Magnum [thang111] by hardhawk Oct 16, 2007 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: thang111 (Oct 15, 2007 11:09 am) Dump the Crapinentals! Mine only lasted 16000 miles before they were down to the wear bars. Got Cooper 18" touring tires (exact OEM size) and they made all the difference in the world. Now with almost 26000 miles on the Coopers they still look great and ride great. Cuppping usually relates to alignment issues. You might want to have that checked, but regardless you need to get new tires ASAP!

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