Dodge Challenger Forum for the 2008+ Challenger. This includes the SE, SXT, R/T, Shaker, Scat Pack, SRT and Hellcat models.

Tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 10:06 PM
  #1  
A World's Avatar
A World
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default Tires

New to the forum. Figured I'd ask a question and see if I could get some good feedback. I have a 09 challenger RT. what are some good brand performance tires?
 
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 07:24 AM
  #2  
Deadsquiggles's Avatar
Deadsquiggles
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Chesapeake, Virginia
Default

Falkens
 
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 09:15 AM
  #3  
A World's Avatar
A World
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Deadsquiggles
Falkens
Appreciate that. Do u know the best brake system and the price it will run me around
 
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2013 | 09:43 PM
  #4  
steak59's Avatar
steak59
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 8
Default

Originally Posted by A World
Appreciate that. Do u know the best brake system and the price it will run me around
What's wrong with the Mopar OEM brake system? The V-line brake pad from Mopar even give Lifetime warranty.

Yes, there are some performance brake pad like EBC or Hawks and some slotted rotors that may stop better. However, there are draw back on those things. Such as they eat rotors early, causing vibration, and they may make noise when you brake.
I've installed a few Hawks and EBC on my own and friend's car, they stops great, but they keep warping the rotors every 10k miles.

I found the Factory brake are like the perfect balance of price, comfort, pedal feel, and stopping power.
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:59 AM
  #5  
A World's Avatar
A World
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default

Wow I would of never figured that stock brakes worst the best.. I figured after so much power and horses are added to your car it's like a most to put on something that can stop it. Appreciate that one
 
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2013 | 05:53 PM
  #6  
steak59's Avatar
steak59
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 8
Default

Originally Posted by A World
Wow I would of never figured that stock brakes worst the best.. I figured after so much power and horses are added to your car it's like a most to put on something that can stop it. Appreciate that one
They are not the best in terms of stopping power. But when you upgrade from the OEM in terms of stopping power, you have to give up something else.
Like the Sport Package brakes some of the European vehicle uses, they stops great, but their brake dust will cover up your wheel in black powders.

Or you can upgrade to Composite brakes like Hawks.
But the draw back is they stops horrible in cold temperature. But the Hotter the brake gets, the better it stops. I really didn't like them in the winter.

Considering the OEM brake only cost like $65 and comes with lifetime warranty when you buy from your local dealer, you can't beat it's value.
 

Last edited by steak59; Jun 9, 2013 at 05:56 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:55 AM.