Tire for Gen 2

[switch527]

I'm doing some shopping for a new pair of shoes for my 2001 RT/10 and I wanted something a little more aggressive than the Extreme Contact Sports and less aggressive than the R888Rs. I found Extreme Contact Force in 345/35ZR18 for the rears and was wondering if anyone is running those or knows if that change in size is going to be problematic.

 

[Bill W]

This is what I have. Great tires. Found these on Tire Rack. Check with JonB as well.

• Rear: 335/30ZR18 102Y

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?tireIndex=0&autoMake=Dodge&autoYear=2002&autoModel=Viper+RT%2F10&autoModClar=&frontWidth=275%2F&frontRatio=35&frontDiameter=18&frontSortCode=54400&rearWidth=335%2F&rearRatio=30&rearDiameter=18&rearSortCode=55000&performance=ALL

 

[TexasViper35]

I’m sure they are great tires, Porsche and Mercedes use Continentals. But one thing I saw would put me off of these, they only come with 7/16“ of tread, the standard is 9/16”. Tires are shot at 4/16”.

A recommendation would be to see if you can get Michelin Pilot Sports (NOT Cup 2). They come with 9/16” and last a good 15K miles, I’ve had several sets. COVID shut the factory and sizes had been impossible to get but maybe that’s over now, IDK.

 

[JonB]

I can help: [email protected]

$5+ Mil Viper Tires sold... so far....

 

[SYDWNDR]

I use BFG Rival S tires in 335/30/18s because they are 200tw, which is the lowest treadwear rating the "street" class allows in autocross. I run them for daily and for autocross, and I really love them.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Rival+S+1.5&partnum=33WR8GFRSV2&autoMake=Dodge&autoYear=1994&autoModel=Viper+RT%2F10&autoModClar=

 

[Tom and Vipers]

This is a sore topic for me. I bot a new 2000 GTS w/Pilot Sports. Those tires were good for 30-40k of street driving.

RIP Pilot Sports.

 

[TexasViper35]

This is a sore topic for me. I bot a new 2000 GTS w/Pilot Sports. Those tires were good for 30-40k of street driving.

RIP Pilot Sports.

I just went through this with my Gen III 18” and 19”. The Pilot Sports in my sizes are not discontinued, they just don’t have a production date. Call Michelin and ask about your sizes.

For me the answer was to switch to the Pilot Sport 4S, it’s a greatly improved version, yet still it has a similar look. This is a great new tire option! I usually buy from Discount Tires but I was traveling and took a chance on Pep Boys, they had the best price and the service was top notch. To top it off they offer very affordable Road Hazard Warranty, about $35-$40.

 

[Tom and Vipers]

I have GTS Gen 2 18's. The 4S is not available in 18" rears - the largest is a 295.