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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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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.
The DWS is a great tire, but an all season

The ExtremeContact Sport 02's I was asking about are a summer tire & the "new" version of them
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The 4S's are considered better. But probably not $800 better. Though the Contis have had issues with tread seperation in the past.
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The 4S's are considered better. But probably not $800 better. Though the Contis have had issues with tread seperation in the past.
:unsure: I've had a lot of Contis, but have never heard of a "tread separation" issue though.

Ironically, the PS4's are listed on the Michelin site BUT they're not listed on TireRack or DiscountTire though anyways (in 205/50/17)

But for $200 less (total), 4lbs less (each tire) and pretty much similar performance....I think I'm gonna go with the (new) Conti ExtremeContact Sports

Also the Contis have a 30k mileage warranty versus "only" 20k on the PS4's
You really want to save weight at the wheels, get better ones. The stock rims are heavy.
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You really want to save weight at the wheels, get better ones. The stock rims are heavy.
You can ditch as much as 40 lbs of unsprung weight with the right wheel and tire combo.
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You really want to save weight at the wheels, get better ones. The stock rims are heavy.
You can ditch as much as 40 lbs of unsprung weight with the right wheel and tire combo.
VERY true, but I was trying to keep it stock-ish/stock looking though
Well, since my buddy works for Continental and gets a discount on them....I ordered up the ExtremeContact Sports.

Will report back in the summer, lol
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Hey everyone. Not that I want to upset snowbrddan, but there is now an upgrade for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport, they just added a 2 to the name:


Summary: Looking into the overall results, ExtremeContact Sport 02 had improvements in dry handling especially on a race track setting but it clearly lacks in the dry & wet braking metrics against its predecessor. Stay tuned for further testing comparison of ExtremeContact Sport 02 against its competitors.
From reading all of the metrics, it would appear based on the performance that they stiffened the tire slightly, leading to some better dry performance, but braking and wet braking suffer ever so slightly. This would not be surprising, because the original Continental EC Sports are a forgiving soft tire but in aggressive cornering or curves, while the tire will hold the road, there's a little more roll than even on the original KDW2 tires.

I saw something amazing I've never seen before last week after getting back from a short run to the grocery, I took the interstate clover on ramp really aggressively, and when I got home their was a light layer of rubber along the outer edge of the actual rim on the front driver's side tire, where it appears to have pushed. So unless somehow I rubbed up against something rubber, the tire did something odd I've never seen on my car.
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Hey everyone. Not that I want to upset snowbrddan, but there is now an upgrade for the Continental ExtremeContact Sport, they just added a 2 to the name:




From reading all of the metrics, it would appear based on the performance that they stiffened the tire slightly, leading to some better dry performance, but braking and wet braking suffer ever so slightly. This would not be surprising, because the original Continental EC Sports are a forgiving soft tire but in aggressive cornering or curves, while the tire will hold the road, there's a little more roll than even on the original KDW2 tires.

I saw something amazing I've never seen before last week after getting back from a short run to the grocery, I took the interstate clover on ramp really aggressively, and when I got home their was a light layer of rubber along the outer edge of the actual rim on the front driver's side tire, where it appears to have pushed. So unless somehow I rubbed up against something rubber, the tire did something odd I've never seen on my car.
All I remember about the "old" first-gen DWS's are their squishy sidewalls and how I could get that same effect on the rim if I pushed a corner hard enough. The current-gen ones I have on the PT aren't nowhere as bad as the originals though, but still no match for the Pilot Sport AS's.
Still no complaints with my MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS 3+.
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All I remember about the "old" first-gen DWS's are their squishy sidewalls and how I could get that same effect on the rim if I pushed a corner hard enough. The current-gen ones I have on the PT aren't nowhere as bad as the originals though, but still no match for the Pilot Sport AS's.
That is surprising to me, because for me they would let go of grip before rolling. There is the conundrum... a) hard sidewall tire that is noisy but also unforgiving (bumpy ride) versus b) softer sidewall tire that is more comfortable but lacks steering response, even if it sticks to the road, due to perceived body roll. The Continentals have more grip from a stand still, I remember how bad the KDW's would spin.

I haven't driven this car in rain in years, but I remember it was night and day on the kdw2s as far as wet to dry, they were really scary in wet weather if you were brave enough to try spirited driving.

Were you running a lower PSI? I kept them at 32psi, I would imagine at a lower PSI they'd have more roll and perhaps even a bit more trip, but less steering response.

For all the irritating aspects to that tire (noisy, lack of grip from stop, or wet, or hard curves, etc), I still believe the steering response was good. I know I'm probably in the minority on that.
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Well, since my buddy works for Continental and gets a discount on them....I ordered up the ExtremeContact Sports.

Will report back in the summer, lol
After I posted about the ECS 2's I saw you had already posted about them earlier in the thread, did you get the 2's?
After I posted about the ECS 2's I saw you had already posted about them earlier in the thread, did you get the 2's?
Yes, I got the (newer) ECS 02's

I still need to get them mounted on the wheels though
That is surprising to me, because for me they would let go of grip before rolling. There is the conundrum... a) hard sidewall tire that is noisy but also unforgiving (bumpy ride) versus b) softer sidewall tire that is more comfortable but lacks steering response, even if it sticks to the road, due to perceived body roll. The Continentals have more grip from a stand still, I remember how bad the KDW's would spin.

I haven't driven this car in rain in years, but I remember it was night and day on the kdw2s as far as wet to dry, they were really scary in wet weather if you were brave enough to try spirited driving.

Were you running a lower PSI? I kept them at 32psi, I would imagine at a lower PSI they'd have more roll and perhaps even a bit more trip, but less steering response.

For all the irritating aspects to that tire (noisy, lack of grip from stop, or wet, or hard curves, etc), I still believe the steering response was good. I know I'm probably in the minority on that.
No, always door-sticker air pressure (32).

I remember I celebrated buying the SRT-4 in spring of 2004 with a nice long drive... that got interrupted and we turned around due to snow falling at higher elevations... on the KDWs.

I'm trying to remember the cavalcade of different tires I've gone through on SRTs... 2004 to now, the list is long.
My car is an 03 which originally came with Michelin Pilot Sports 205 x 50 x 17.
I never tried KDW's which were OEM on the 04's and I think maybe the 05's.
But I twice tried 225 x 45 x 17 Toyo Proxes when I installed the wider Centerline Storms.
The Proxes were OK but wore out relatively fast.
I alway felt the OEM 205 x 50 x 17 Michelin's were better.
So I went back to MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS 3+ 225 x 45 x 17 and love them rain, shine, 1800 mile trips.
So I went back to MICHELIN PILOT SPORT AS 3+ 225 x 45 x 17 and love them rain, shine, 1800 mile trips.
If you love those, the AS4's are even better

(but they're heavier than the Contis & I got the Contis cheaper too)
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4/20/2023 - Tire Rack SRT-4 Stock Size Comparison: 205/50-17

Currently this is what Tire Rack is offering, and the user ratings for tires in the stock size for the Neon SRT4.

Take these with a grain of salt. The ratings are by no means a gospel truth. These are based on user ratings, and as such you'll see some weird statistical anomalies, such as the All Season versions of a tire outperforming the summer only performance tire from the same company. Or comfort level from a summer only tire outrating comfort on an all season tire. This is because you generally have a different type of buyer for each type of tire. Someone in the market for All Season Performance tires may rate a tire with high performance numbers, because it's better than the last set of all season tires from another manufacturer.

But if they were to drive a lower rated extreme summer performance tire, they'd realize that in actuality the all season tire isn't as good. It is somewhat of an apples to oranges comparison between the different types of tires, and it took me a bit last time I bought tires to realize what was going on. And I nearly bought an all season tire from the same company, because the ratings were better, and then realized how the scores actually worked.

Also something to remember: I limit my size to the stock tire because I'm a bit of a purist. I need to mention that there are other sizes available which open the door to a good number of other really good tires out there. Keep that in mind, and go do your own comparisons. It's also fun to read the actual user reviews, and you can narrow it down to a certain type of car. It's hard to find the SRT4 in there anymore, for instance, not a single rating for the Continental ExtremeContactSport, despite the fact that I wrote one for them. Oh well.

Along with checking other tire sizes, there are a few new non-rated tires in the stock tire size, and likely in the other sizes too, so check the sizes individually, ask questions here, ask someone who owns the tires here (if there is anyone). Better research makes better choices.

Extreme Performance Summer

Hyper-focused on extreme dry grip, but gives up wet traction, comfort and tread life to get it.

Not to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, in snow or on ice, or at high speeds in deep standing water, these specially tuned tires combine big-block tread designs with aggressive tread compounds and reinforced internal constructions to emphasize dry road response, traction, handling and high speed capabilities for serious driving enthusiasts.

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Max Performance Summer

Designed to deliver the highest combination of dry and wet traction along with reasonable ride and treadwear. Not for winter conditions.

Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, these technologically advanced ultra low profile, high speed tires combine computer developed designs, and unique materials with precision manufacturing techniques to provide an unsurpassed blend of dry and wet traction and handling.

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Ultra High Performance All-Season

Responsive handling, very good on dry and wet roads plus adequate winter traction. Reasonable comfort and tread life.

Branded with the M+S symbol, these ultra low profile tires are designed to provide year-round traction (even in light snow) through tread designs and compounds that remain more flexible in the cold weather to help blend all-season traction with very good handling and high-speed capabilities.

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Ultra High Performance Summer

Focused on nimble handling on dry and wet roads with acceptable ride quality and tread life. Not for winter conditions.

Not intended to be driven in snow or on ice, these low profile tires are designed to provide responsive handling and crisp steering response in both wet and dry conditions.

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High Performance All Season

A nice balance of responsive handling, good year-round traction and acceptable treadlife.

Branded with the M+S symbol, these low profile tires are designed to provide year-round traction (even in light snow) through tread designs and compounds that remain flexible in the cold weather to help blend all-season traction with good handling.
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