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Tires, Wheels and Suspension 
Discuss tires, wheels and suspension kits (lowering, etc.)(Includes AWD and towing options) |
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#1
09-24-2004, 11:21 AM
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OEM Continental TIres have GOT to go!!
I just had my SECOND flat tire with these POS Continentals. First one was an obvious road hazard (repaired) and this time (different tire) it went flat overnight for no obvious reason. 4500 miles and two flats, plus they are really very mediocre tires--designed less for "performance" than to be quiet and last a long time.
THAT'S IT! I'm going to slap a set of the BF Goodrich 245/55-18 tires on and see what happens--ANYTHING is better than these Continentals! 
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09-24-2004, 12:04 PM
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Amen brother. Let me know how you like the BF goodrich tires. I am about to change mine also.
I have the self sealing tires they are ok but they are way too narrow for such a powerful car.
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************************************************** ** 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T "If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets as Michelangelo painted or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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09-24-2004, 01:18 PM
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My self-sealing Continentials are running fine. No leaks, no noise, no usual wear, no problems. I've got 4300 miles and plan to rotate every 6,000. 8) 8) 8) :P
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 Robert and Alice - Engaged 12/13/2008, NYC Central Park on "Gothic" footbridge
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09-24-2004, 04:21 PM
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I have changed to the KDWS 244-55-18 on SALE at the tire rack for less than $ 90.00 each
Exact same diameter, cross section upgrade FROM 6 1/2 inches to a little over 8 inches. Much better skid pad feel, no noise, and obviously much higher rated. Balance is perfect, and great upgrade short of many $$$ for 20" wheels and tires, By the way, the Borla nd K&N are worth every cent. 4 days old, 600 miles, and already taking on it's own personality. Best regards
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09-26-2004, 02:20 PM
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Am I wrong or are the self-sealing tires an option? It seems to me that they come with the Protection Package which includes Side Airbags and other items. Are they also a stand-alone option? The people that have had flat tires, were those the sealing style tires of the standard ones?
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#7
09-26-2004, 02:23 PM
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You can get the self sealing tires only with the protection group. The folks who have had trouble with flats are running the standard tires.
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#8
09-26-2004, 02:56 PM
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The self sealing tires are standard on all RTs. They are optional on the other two models. It is a little confusing in the literature. If not I done got horn-swaggled by the dealer.
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09-26-2004, 03:01 PM
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************************************************** ** 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T "If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets as Michelangelo painted or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
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09-27-2004, 03:09 AM
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Anyone know what the OEM RT wheel width is (8 inches maybe)?
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2005 Dodge Magnum RT. 1958 Dodge Coronet 2DHT. 1957 Chrysler 300C 2DHT. 1957 Desoto Fireflite 2DHT. 1957 Chrysler Winsor 2DHT. 1960 Desoto FireFlite 2DHT. 1958 Desoto Firedome 2DHT.
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09-27-2004, 08:31 AM
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OEM rims are 7.5 inches wide.
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09-27-2004, 11:24 AM
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I can't wait to dump my Conti's also. I am trying to wait for the upcoming 245/45/20 tires and some Dubs.
I wished someone made a Winter Tire in this sizes: 225/60/18 245/55/18
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09-27-2004, 02:54 PM
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Re: OEM Continental TIres have GOT to go!!
If you want better performance, that's one thing, but I wouldn't necessarily blame the tires for going flat. I have the protection package mostly for the side airbags, but I like the idea of a reduced chance of getting a flat. I had to change a tire on 395 across FROM the Pentagon during morning rush hour once. That was not a fun experience!!
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