So I'm changing my spark plugs for the first time in my Ram and going with the same plugs as what was put in my Charger, but... the shop I go to suggested/stated that new wires would most likely be needed because they old ones tend to break when they're changed.

Any insight? I don't want to waste money or their time.

Thank you!

2006 Ram 1500 HEMI

 

At 14 years old, they may be ready to be changed. Get a digital volt/ohm meter and set it to ohms. Take one wire and put the electrodes in each end of it. Slowly move the ends towards each other. If the reading jumps and goes away, replace the wires. If it slowly changes, they may be good. Personally, I'd change the wires as they might be good but about to go bad. This fall they may start missing and you'll have to replace them then. I don't like to cheap out on maintenance on my vehicles.

 

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...034%7CL3*16072I kinda thought the same thing, however finding wires has stumped me. I find wire sets here and there, but then I get ahold of Summit Racing and the guy says I just need new boots/springs. Not doing this before, this is intimidating because I don't want to be screwed over but also don't want to cheap out, like you said.

Here's what I've found locally, and costs the least when purchasing the plugs too:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...034%7CL3*16072

 

The way I see it on these trucks if you need to change plugs you might as well do cap/rotor/wires/plugs....unless they are coil overs....

i just bought that stuff for mine...champion copper plugs, 8.5mm plug wires, cap and rotor was $70

 

First thing, make sure you get an assembled set. You don't want the wires where you cut them and put the terminals on them. I've done it but it's easy to mess them up and are a real pain to get right. You also don't want to go for the cheapest set. I've seen wires with such poor insulation you can open the hood at night and see flashes This is induction bleeding and can cause misfires by creating a spark in the wire next to the one firing. If you compare a cheaper set next to a more refined set, it will be thinner. Most of that is insulation. A cheaper set will also make noise in your radio.

 

Best plug wires imo for these trucks is the 8.5mm wires little more expensive but worth it

 

Can you point me in the right direction to find a set that's suitable?
Thanks!

 

Got your choice of shorties or spaghetti lol
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...-size/5-7l-345

 

Are these going to work since it's listed for a Dodge Magnum? And what size do I need in millimeters?

 

WTF are you all talking about?? A 2006 Hemi doesn’t have wires!