Tires

[Jimmy N.]

I dont think I've ever seen the decomposition of a modern day tire on a performance car

That's likely because people are smart enough to replace them before they start coming apart. Plus that most wear them out before they're six years old.

 

[1971demon]

That's likely because people are smart enough to replace them before they start coming apart. Plus that most wear them out before they're six years old.

Seen plenty of blow outs due to underinflated tires...even a few due to bald tires...now true most will wear out a set in 6 years...but there are 100's of garage queens of all makes runnin around on like new 7/8/9 or more tires without issue...Don't believe it;s that big a deal

 

[DGatzby]

I have a question about tire integrity..and age...I put new skins and wheels on my 16 HC 3 months from new...have put "maybe" 1700 miles on them...(but they are now 9 years old)....always stored @ 65 degrees..and 50% humidity..unless in use...I've never heard of a tire failure due to age....what am I missing...if anything...

You’re good IMO. I would never and you would probably never use that set for any extra special item like a track or strip event. High speed running type of stuff. My five year old PS4 rears that had plenty of thread etc. stored properly & had its “sticky” properties drop significantly. After I bought my new rear set I went out and made a PB 1/4 time between the cornfields. The old set was not even close for traction. Those are the 245 rollers on the back in my street shots.

 

[DGatzby]

The tires I need to replace are for the Durango SRT. Except for the winter driving more important component, I want smooth, quiet, light and durable. Besides MN they likely may need to protect me “on the road” in winter storms also. They will “perform” fine when the road is dry, cold or wet I am sure.. I like their tread wear warranty because these pieces of shit are looking like they got 25k, and for damn near highway miles that is BS.

 

[Jimmy N.]

Seen plenty of blow outs due to underinflated tires...even a few due to bald tires...now true most will wear out a set in 6 years...but there are 100's of garage queens of all makes runnin around on like new 7/8/9 or more tires without issue...Don't believe it;s that big a deal

True, if not exceeding, say 50 mph, just going slowly at city traffic speeds to a car show and such, the tires aren't likely to blow apart. Heck, I have 20+ year old radials on one vehicle, but it never leaves the property, or go faster than maybe 10 mph.

On the other hand, I have photos of an old radial where the tread separated from the carcass while parked - blew up basically. And another old radial that blew out he sidewall while parked.

I see no reason to drive my Challenger on its tires from '18. Sure, I could putz down the road at 50 or less, but why? That'd be about as fun as driving an EV.

 

[Jimmy N.]

The tires I need to replace are for the Durango SRT. Except for the winter driving more important component, I want smooth, quiet, light and durable.

I had DWS06s on the Trackhawk and really liked them, also on a Golf R, and currently on the AWD Challengers. If Conti made them in the correct size, they'd be on the '19 Durango, too.

 

[recurveman]

Atturos if you want cheap and not to be mad when they last as long as factory tires

I've had Atturos on my Hellcat for @ 6,000 miles and could not be happier. Up to 173 mph they are as stable and quiet as any tires I've had costing more than three times as much. Everyone has their personal preference when it comes to tires but for tread wear, traction, stability, and high speed these Atturos will run with any other tires I've had. 107Y XL rated.

 

[RetiredFirefighter]

I had DWS06s on the Trackhawk and really liked them, also on a Golf R, and currently on the AWD Challengers. If Conti made them in the correct size, they'd be on the '19 Durango, too.

DWS06's were my choice as well on my DD392, along with many other vehicles I've had.

 

[mantisSRT]

Compared to days of old, tires, especially "performance" tires, are made of rubber compounds that get REALLY hard with time, starting at about 5 years, but by 10 years old, they are hard as polyurethane skate board wheels.

I've got a pair of PS4Ss that literally have gained 20 points on the durometer scale.

They still "function" for basic city driving, but they have lost most of their grip.

Very sad because they have most of their tread depth, but are useless for the track and absolutely have to be replaced before my next track day.

This is why some tire shops wont touch tires older than 10years, they claim they can be dangerous to handle due to the rubber compound being "hard".

I have heard that to from a few tire shops and Technicans. Not a good idea to have 8-10 year old or older tires as the rubber hardens and becomes less useful. I also agree that sucks as if you have a weekend warrior , a garage queen you only drive a few thousand or so miles a year or years, your gonna have to replace the tires due to age not miles.