[Ron380]

Rob at Westfield did the first test fit. the front is quite different that RWD, so I think they have enough info to be able to continue on the development of the AWD. So be patient buddy. Pedders will come thru!!

mike
dms

I'm not worried about that, Mike. Myself and a few other AWD guys are keeping track of the Pedderize threads! :grin: :ninja:

 

[Gabe]

I'm not worried about that, Mike. Myself and a few other AWD guys are keeping track of the Pedderize threads! :grin: :ninja:

I know I'm watching ... :ninja: :ninja: :ninja: :lol:

 

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why do i feel like i'm under a big microscope, lol

 

[Ron380]

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...

 

[striker071]

And a Scope if they dont hurry up SO I CAN GET MY CAR FINISHED..... just kidding... but really HURRY UP .... LOL

 

[Ron380]

UPDATED:

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

Vendor's list updated.

:grin:

 

[parker18_2002]

I lost my manual and i just brought new tires what is the psi for the tires

 

[[email protected]]

Look on the tire placard on the drivers door frame.

 

[Ron380]

I lost my manual and i just brought new tires what is the psi for the tires

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:

 

[ScottsParts]

what size tires are best to run with 18's i have found 3 different sizes from the links posted in the first post.

thankyou

 

[wickedchargerrt]

what size tires are best to run with 18's i have found 3 different sizes from the links posted in the first post.

thankyou

depends on your car model. Sizes are different on daytonas then the r/ts because of the higher limiter, and speed ratings

 

[ScottsParts]

i was looking at wheels for the 06' base model. i dont own a charger. my friend does and we were looking up the tires for 18s but we found 225/60-18, 255/55-18, 245/45-18

 

[wickedchargerrt]

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

 

[davey28]

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:

Ron right. When I first put the Toyo on the car, I went by the door frame sign 30psi. The handling was bad as was the ride. Bump the air pressure up to 45psi and what a big change.

 

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Toyo's don't seem to be able to hold the wieght at the correct pressures, we had a GTO in the shop and with the correct pressure the side wall of the tire was on the road. I brought the car to the Toyo dealer next door (we have a love hate relationship) and he said that if it were him he'd install something else, and that he would not put them on GTO
s anymore. With that said, Chargers are heavier than GTO's so i'd guess the problems are on them also.

also, the customer that had the issue with the Toyo's, he also had a lot of alignment, instability problems, even at 45psi. The fix was to replace them with a set of Bridgestone RE050A PP's and it fixed everything, and the tires no longer sit on the side wall of the tires.

 

[Ron380]

Rob, what model Toyo's were those? Do you know if they had an XL-rated sidewall? I've noticed that some of the tires I've been checking out lately, certain sizes have XL sidewalls, while others don't! I'll be checking for the sidewall rating more carefully from now on!

 

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I don't remember, but i think they were.

 

[ScottsParts]

what offset are you looking for when buying wheels for the Charger, SE model

 

[Ron380]

Link added with Lug Nut Information!

 

[shockguys]

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