New Tires

Discussion in 'Challenger Wheels, Tires and Brakes Forum' started by SRT-Tom, Jan 26, 2013.

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  1. Jan 26, 2013 at 9:21 AM #1
    SRT-Tom

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    Has anyone had to buy new tires yet?

    If so what did you have before (i.e., F1s or RSAs) and how many miles did you get out of them? Also, what did you buy as replacements?

    When mine go, I am not sure of the brand, but I intend to go the "old school" staggered look with 245s on the front and 275s on the rear.
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2013 at 1:03 PM #2
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    I am going staggered also. I only have 8K on my tires right now. I have Firestone's on now.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM #3
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    Mine are still good with only 14,000 miles on them. When they do get to the replacement stage, I will be widening the rear rims and going with Nitto
     
  4. Mar 15, 2013 at 4:50 PM #4
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    I went with 275/40-20 up front and 315/35-20 on the rear Phat is where it's at
    I still get too much wheel spin at launch here is a photo looking at her back side

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  5. Mar 15, 2013 at 10:21 PM #5
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    Mine came with RSA's, I replaced the first set of rears at 20,000, the fronts I replaced at 30,000 although they could have gone a little longer. I went staggered, 295's rear on Torque-M 20x10 wheels and 245's on front with 8.5" wheels. I like the look and the 295's on a lowered car don't rub at any speed or hard cornering.

    Pic of the 245/295 combo on a lowered Challenger...

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  6. Mar 16, 2013 at 1:05 PM #6
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    I really like the staggered look y'all have.
     
  7. Mar 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM #7
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    spit and polish

    a little elbow grease and about an hour
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  8. Aug 6, 2013 at 5:54 AM #8
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    I had the Michelins on my '13 sxt, very quiet ride. Now I have the '11 R/T that came with Firestone 245/45/20. Lots of road noise there. I will be going back to the Michelins.
     
  9. Aug 6, 2013 at 7:23 AM #9
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    Great pic and very nice ride.
     
  10. Aug 6, 2013 at 8:54 AM #10
    SRT-Tom

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    For anyone looking for a great (and inexpensive) all-weather tire I suggest the asymmetric Cooper Zeon RS3-A tire. It is highly rated by Road & Track, Autoweek, Winding Road and Motor Trend. The only problem is that the widest width for a 20" wheel is 245/45/20.

    Tire Test: Cooper Tires Zeon RS3-S and RS3-A - Motor Trend

    Car Tires - Cooper Treads on Goodyear and Bridgestone's turf with No Fear - Road & Track

    A super Cooper: We never tire of tires - Autoweek

    Winding Road | Tire Tech: Cooper Zeon RS3-S and RS3-A
     

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