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Tire recommendations for the SRT-4 updated 10-27-2009

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Tire recommendations, in no particular order.


16x7 wheels

225/50-16

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
Kumho ECSTA MX
Falken Azenis Rt615
Hankook Ventus R-S2 Z212

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval
Fuzion ZRi
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Falken FK 452

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Falken Ziex Ze 512 (make sure you get the V speed rated, not the H speed rated version)
Toyo Proxes 4

245/50-16 - This size is tall, coilovers will let these fit nicely if you don't drop the car too much. Most are 25.6-25.7" tall.

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval
Fuzion ZRi
Kumho ECSTA SPT

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Falken Ziex Ze 512 (make sure you get the Z speed rated, not the H speed rated version)
Toyo Proxes 4
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S

Decent all-around tire, drop off from stock grip - expect 30k+ miles:
Goodyear Eagle RS-A



Stock wheels

205/50-17

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (stock tires)
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Falken FK 452

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.

Decent all-around tire, drop off from stock grip - expect 30k+ miles:
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons

215/50-17

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (stock tires)
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Fuzion ZRi

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Toyo Proxes 4
Falken Ziex Ze 512

Decent all-around tire, drop off from stock grip - expect 30k+ miles:
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons
Yokohama AVID V4S




17x7 wheels

225/45-17

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Falken Azenis RT-615
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01r
Kumho ECSTA MX
Yokohama Advan Neova AD07
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Continental ContiSportContact 3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (stock tires)
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Falken FK 452
Fuzion ZRi

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Falken Ziex ZE-512
Toyo Proxes 4

Decent all-around tire, drop off from stock grip - expect 30k+ miles:
Pirelli P6 Four Seasons
Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S



17x7.5 wheels

235/45-17

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Kumho ECSTA MX

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Continental ContiSportContact 3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Falken FK 452
Fuzion ZRi

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Falken Ziex ZE-512
Toyo Proxes 4
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDWS




17x8 wheels

235/40-17

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212
Falken Azenis Rt615

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Falken FK 452
Fuzion ZRi

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Kumho ECSTA ASX

245/40-17

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212
Kumho ECSTA MX
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Falken FK 452
Fuzion ZRi
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Toyo Proxes 4
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.



18x7.5 wheels

225/40-18

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KD
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Falken Azenis Rt615
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212
Kumho ECSTA MX
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Position
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Continental ContiSportContact 3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Avon Tech M500
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval
Fuzion ZRi
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2
Falken FK 452

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Falken Ziex ZE-512
Toyo Proxes 4



18x8 wheels

235/40-18

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R
Falken Azenis Rt615
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212
Kumho ECSTA MX
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Continental ContiSportContact 3
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2
Bridgestone Potenza RE750
Fuzion ZRi
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Falken FK 452

Good wet and dry grip, with some winter weather capabilities - expect 25-35k miles:
Avon Tech M550 A/S
Kumho ECSTA ASX
Yokohama ADVAN S.4.
Pirelli PZero Nero M&S
Falken Ziex ZE-512
Toyo Proxes 4


ACR Owners

16x7 wheels

225/45-16

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 (stock tires)
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Falken FK 452


17x8 wheels

235/40-17 - This size is sketchy, a few confirmed cases of them fitting, others saying contact in the rear on the lower spring perch. Use at own risk and don't consider it as a definite fitment on all cars. These tires are 24.3" tall or shorter, but still over 1/2" taller than stock.

Max dry performance - expect maybe 15k miles:
Yokohama ADVAN Neova AD07

245/35-17 - These tires should be used with caution. Load rating is lower than Dodge's spec. Height is ok.

Great wet and dry performance - expect 15-25k miles:
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3

Good wet and dry performance - expect 20-30k miles:
Falken FK 452
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JmalB
Continental ExtremeContact Sport
BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (Mustang guys seem to like these)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport (I'm running these on my Mustang)
Michelin Pilot 4s (replaces the Super Sports)
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stowaway
HybridKid said:
Stow your thoughts on the following tire, please.:smile: 95% plus street/weekend/events driving. 1-2 visits to a drag strip but no dumping the clutch at the lights. 450 (street)-650(track)HP at times.
Thanks.

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All-Season Radial Tire - 225/45ZR17 94Y
Continental ExtremeContact Sport Performance Radial Tire - 225/45ZR17 91W
BFGoodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2 Radial Tire - 255/40R17 94Z
Michelin 69020 MICHELIN PILOT SPORT A/S 3+ Performance Radial Tire - 225/45R17 94V
Nitto NT555 G2 Performance Radial Tire - 225/45ZR17 94W
Firestone 12105 Firehawk Indy 500 Performance Radial Tire - 225/45R17 94W
Nitto INVO High Performance Tire - 225/45R17 91Z
Toyo Tire Extensa High Performance All Season Tire - 215/45R17 91V
Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position - Size: 225/45R17
Michelin Pilot Super Sport - Size: 225/45ZR17
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No all seasons unless you want some moderate snow grip.
Invo sucks, too design oriented.
The s-04 is old


Stick with an extreme performance tire for a non daily driver. Still safe if it starts raining, just need to be aware of standing water. These would be my choices.

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HybridKid
Thanks!!
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JmalB
I'm running the RE-71s. Great tire.
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HybridKid
Have a set of the RE71Rs coming in on Thursday from Discount Tire, they were less expensive than Tire Rack plus the rebates from them and the manufacturer made it the best deal!! Thanks guys!!
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RTShadow
The V rated tires are only rated to 149 mph, which, I realize most people aren't going to approach that, but it remains important to take into account you'd be putting a lower rated tire on a car that does have a higher top end than the tire is rated for.
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The speed rating is 168 on the Re71Rs, I doubt though I will be going even 149 at any venue anyway. Getting old I guess.........................;)
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HybridKid said:
The speed rating is 168 on the Re71Rs, I doubt though I will be going even 149 at any venue anyway. Getting old I guess.........................;)
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Oh I didn't mean those, but there were a couple of V rated ones.
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Still liking my MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS 3+ after about a year and 4500 miles.
They are wearing well and the grip is pretty good in the wet.
The ride is decent, even over bad, Sacramento Delta roads.
I know most people here want super sticky summer tires, but it rains in California...sometimes...
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Simon.Starkie said:
Still liking my MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS 3+ after about a year and 4500 miles.
They are wearing well and the grip is pretty good in the wet.
The ride is decent, even over bad, Sacramento Delta roads.
I know most people here want super sticky summer tires, but it rains in California...sometimes...
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I will look into them, thank you. I have decided to not do any Track time except maybe once in the 1/4 mile at Indianapolis.
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JmalB
If you want good 3 season tires go with the Michelin Pilot 4S. They are an upgrade from the very good Super Sports. Unless, of course, you will actually see snow.
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JmalB said:
If you want good 3 season tires go with the Michelin Pilot 4S. They are an upgrade from the very good Super Sports. Unless, of course, you will actually see snow.
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Thank you, I will look into them also.
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I have a set of 4 255/50r17's. Will they work with aftermarket wheels? The owner put a set of new BC Coilovers if that makes any difference. The car has 225/45r17's on it now. I still haven't asked him what wheels are on it, but they were on it when I originally purchased it. Sorry to have to ask so many questions.
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stowaway
They'll fit something, just not any srt4. Those are more appropriate on a charger.
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superbird6bbl
Thank you. I had them sitting around and I thought that I would ask.
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Hey Guy's. I run BF Goodridge R1 205 50 17" on my 2004 SRT4 car. I have had the four for 5 years now. I was thinking replace them soon. There not on the BF Goodridge site any more? Will tires in Extreme performance section keep up to these? I run 12.9 - 12.8 normally and at Drag Wars in Grande Prairie, my best time ever was 12.7 and a 12.6! I ran BF Goodridge ET DRAGS once and run 12.1 once. Let me know what you guy's think. i have time slips to back up my times! I run these on street too!
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stowaway
The r1 was a road course and autocross tire, soft rubber but very stiff sidewall. A good drag radial is going to be a lot better. Depending on tire size and power level extreme performance tires can be kind of close to what autox and track day tires can do.
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JmalB
Small nit to pick... BFGoodrich.

For straight line traction on the street M&H drag radials provide great grip. I just wouldn't recommend running them with stock axles. Or DSS Stage 3s for that matter.
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I thought I was set on going with Michelin PS4's, in 205/50/17 for the stock wheels, but they're about 4lbs heavier than the Conti ExtremeContact Sport 02's.

EDIT: the Conti’s are also over $200 cheaper, for the set.


Thoughts?
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snobrdrdan2 said:
I thought I was set on going with Michelin PS4's, in 205/50/17 for the stock wheels, but they're about 4lbs heavier than the Conti ExtremeContact Sport 02's.

EDIT: the Conti’s are also over $200 cheaper, for the set.


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225/50R16 Continental Extremecontact (says DWS tuned, so '06?). I'm very happy but still consider switching to drag radials on occasion as I'll probably always desire more traction.
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