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Old 10-11-2012, 08:42 PM
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So my stock tires are almost out (maybe another 3k) so im starting to look for some new tires. I cant really find anything sporty though and was wondering what tires you guys have been going with and what size? Im also still on stock wheels....

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Old 10-12-2012, 10:29 AM
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We are limited on tire sized because of the wheels, Dodge chose pretty narrow wheels for the R/T - 265/50R20 is as wide as recommended for the 8" wheels. The factory high-performance tire is the Continental CrossContact UHP . Alternatives include the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2, the Firestone Destination ST and the Yokohama Parada Spec-X. I am still on the Kumhos...


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Thanks, I was looking at the Nitto NT420's and the prada spec x's. These stock tires hold the road OK but not great and I won't even hit 20k miles on them.
 
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Originally Posted by GotRPM
We are limited on tire sized because of the wheels, Dodge chose pretty narrow wheels for the R/T - 265/50R20 is as wide as recommended for the 8" wheels. The factory high-performance tire is the Continental CrossContact UHP . Alternatives include the BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW2, the Firestone Destination ST and the Yokohama Parada Spec-X. I am still on the Kumhos...


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So for the stock wheels (20x8) the max tire size should be 265/50.

And for the SRT Wheels (20x9) or (20x10), whats the max tire size that you recommend, that wont hit the inside and it doesnt look that agressive on the outside.....

Ive posted but no luck:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...l-fitment.html
 
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I wasn't happy with the tire choices available, either. I have put Michelin LTX M/S tires on my past couple of trucks, so that is what I went with. My factory Continental CrossContacts only lasted 31000, I expect to get 50,000 from the Michelins.

The closest size they offered is 275/55-R20. That tire is 1.5" taller, so it puts the vehicle .75" higher. I put about 70 miles on them today. They are very quiet and feel great. I should note that they will rub if you turn your steering wheel all the way till it locks.......so I would not recommend these to people that do a lot of u-turns or very sharp turns.
 
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I have the yokohama parada's on 22's, 10k miles in no complaints lots of tread left
 
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Rolling on 22's ...and love the Nitto NT420S!
 
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Thank you for making me feel better about the mileage I have put on my R/T !!!
 
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I have the Firestone Destination ST's on my SRT rims - they look good, ride great, grip like all hell, and have been steady in the rain. Will probably get another set of them to throw on the OEM's when I put them back on next month - the Kumho's that came with it are complete junk
 
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Rolling on 22's ...and love the Nitto NT420S!
How many miles have you put on them?
 


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