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The Guide for Suspension, Wheel and Tire Information!

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello all,
I am hoping to make this the definitive source for Charger Forums members for Wheels, Tires and Suspension information! This is NOT intended to be vendor-specific, all Supporting Vendors are welcome here! Many Thanks to all who have contributed information thus far, here it is in one convenient location:

Sources for Wheel, Tire, Suspension Information:
(Listings in Alphabetical Order. If I missed anyone, PLEASE send me a PM and I’ll get you added ASAP!)

Discount Tire Direct: www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do
Eibach Springs: www.eibach.com
Super Buy Tires: www.superbuytires.com
SPC Performance: www.spcperformance.com
The Tire Rack: www.tirerack.com/index_w.jsp
Universal Air Suspension: www.universalairsuspension.com
Shock Warehouse: www.shockwarehouse.com/
BrakePad Warehouse: www.Brakepadwarehouse.com

AWD_GABE’s AWD Wheel Guide:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54054
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54748

AWD_GABE’S Lowered AWD R/T:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53997
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55130

Lowering Kit for AWD: Eibach kit part #2879.140
Lowering Kit for RWD: Eibach kit part #2876.140 *Note they are DIFFERENT!

Wheel and Tire Recommendations:
Hankook Tires: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60360
Nitto Invo Tires: http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56800

Winter Tire Discussions:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47591


Other Useful Info:

How OLD are your Tires?
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11

Brake Pad Replacement 5.7- with PICS!
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65669

How to Stop Brake Squeal!
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72911

Brake Rotors Explained!
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89084 - Posts #10 & #13

Lug Nut Information!
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91363

Wheel/Tire Calculators:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp


Camber Kits: (thanks DodgeDude99)
for the rear-Spicer #6111198 or 611199 depending if you need 3/4 or 1 1/2 degrees of adjustment.
for the front-Spicer #6182002 & 6182003 +/- 2 degrees of camber & +/- 1.5 degrees of caster.

RWD wheels on an AWD car?:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55484

Staggered Wheels:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55184

Suspension Discussion:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57786

Tire Pressure Monitor Info:
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97459
 
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#2 ·
Bump ..... this is a great gathering of information .... any chance we can make it a sticky ?
 
#3 ·
What do you think folks? Any additions, corrections or adjustments needed?

Please feel free to send me additions for this! :grin:

If I get some good feedback, I'm hoping to get it "stickyfied"! :D
 
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#4 ·
great idea and thread. You could add KW coilovers info. Also...may want to add sway bar sizes/options since they tend to be popular suspension adds too.

Nice work!
 
#7 ·
TByrne Motorsports added, along with a link to their current specials!
:grin:
 
#6 ·
^^ Thanks! Checking with TByrne now for permission to add their link! ;)
 
#8 ·
Could we add some information about wheel spacers? I remember reading someone saying that AWDs might be able to use 20" R/T & SRT style wheels, but that spacers would be required. Did anyone ever find out anything more about this?
 
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#9 ·
^^ Thanks for the suggestion. I'll do some digging on that one when I get home from work tonight! ;)
 
#10 ·
*bump* *subscribe* Awesome job! Great Idea!
 
#13 ·
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the offset is greater on the AWD wheel, then if we added a spacer to make up for the difference on the RWD wheel, wouldn't the wheel's position be the same?
 
#16 ·
Newbie lowering kit / suspension Q n A

So, i get 20" Foose nitrous wheels, and love them. But of course, there is always the next step. In a perfect world I would buy a coilover suspension kit with sway bars, but...

Can i get away with buying just lowering springs? Eibach pro kits seem popular and readily available. And i want to lower the ride but not damage my car so try and recommend a ride if you like. I don't need to be in DUB pages with my car, but i want it to look sharp.

Is there a downside to buying just the springs?

Do i need to get anything else if i want to lower the ride and will have to wait to spend the real money on a coilover suspension kit?

Will it change my clearance and ride in the winter months, and the pothole city which is now left in the viaducts, bridges and obstacle course in Chicago?

Let me know your thoughts as digging through old posts and sticky wears my eyes down.

I am obviously new and mechanically limited so try and be as informative as possible with the feedback
 
#17 ·
Bump for Newbie... Can anyone help him out with some info?
 
#18 ·
Pedders USA should be added to your list

Pedders suspension offers a complete suspension package for the LX product including just about every bushing in the front and rear end. Plus shocks/sruts, and multiple choices of coils. We even offer custom made adjustable sway bars that are made specifically for the Track II product.

When the car is drvien hard, there are mutliple issues going on wih bushes and such. So check us out. As far as I know, Pedders is the only one who offers this level of suspension upgrades

mike
dms
 
#19 ·
Mike,

Pedders is the second source listed! :grin: I would NEVER forget you guys!

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Sources for Wheel, Tire, Suspension Information:
(Listings in Alphabetical Order. If I missed anyone, PLEASE send me a PM and I’ll get you added ASAP!)

Eibach Springs: www.eibach.com
Pedders Suspension: www.peddersusa.com
also: westfield-et.com


Once you get the AWD kits finished, I'll probably be eyeing up the Street 2 kit... :D

Regards,
Ron
 
#24 ·
Not a microscope at all! Zoom lens from a discreet, hidden location! :ninja: :laugh:

Don't mind us all standing over there....... tapping our feet and pacing back and forth... and forth and back... :D
 
#26 ·
UPDATED:

Added Junior's excellent posts for Brake Pad Replacement and How to Stop Brake Squeal.

Vendor's list updated.

:grin:
 
#29 ·
If your new tires are the same size as the original, stock tires, go by the door frame sign. I bought 20" rims with new tires and asked the vendor what the pressure should be and he said around 40 psi would be good. The tire itself is marked with "Max Load at 50 psi...". I'm now running 45 psi. in them and so far, so good. I will be keeping a close eye on the wear-patterns across the tread, as well. Running the pressure a little higher will give you a little higher mpg's, too. It could "possibly" give you better handling, but also possibly a rougher ride, depending on the tires. Do NOT exceed the pressure rating on the side of the tire, either! :grin:
 
#31 ·
depends on your car model. Sizes are different on daytonas then the r/ts because of the higher limiter, and speed ratings
 
#33 ·
my i add http://www.tirerack.com/about/techcenter.jsp

with special attention needing to be put on this page here
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=48

this is the utqg rating page. This is a tire grading system that is done by an independant goverment agency. this is the BEST way to compare tire to tire for the value and cost.
treadware basics
softer tires 200 -360 treadwear , soft , comfortable, wear out quick,
hardger tires 400 treadwear + hard, stiff, take more mileage to wear

temp
tire temp is how the tire handles temp changes. Lower temp tires will balloon/egg with low psi and high speeds. Higer temp tires fluctuate less.

traction

this is obvious
 
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