What tires are Gen III's owners buying now?

[Andrew/USPWR]

I just learned they're no longer making the Michelin run-flats pilot sports. Is Dodge now telling us to go with the PS2's?

When the PS2's first came out they were saying genIII owners should stay with the runflats.

And does that mean we need to buy the flat tire kit to carry around?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

I just learned they're no longer making the Michelin run-flats pilot sports. Is Dodge now telling us to go with the PS2's?

When the PS2's first came out they were saying genIII owners should stay with the runflats.

And does that mean we need to buy the flat tire kit to carry around?

PS2's are very popular but the KUMHO XS tires are going to be VEEEERY popular now that there are some experiance with them coming out.

YES on the tire kit.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

PS2's are very popular but the KUMHO XS tires are going to be VEEEERY popular now that there are some experiance with them coming out.

YES on the tire kit.

Thanks.
Are these great street tires? I don't think I'll be tracking this Viper.

How much are them hitting us up for the tire kit?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Thanks.
Are these great street tires? I don't think I'll be tracking this Viper.

How much are them hitting us up for the tire kit?[/quote

I bought them for the the street and a little track/autocross. They are great on the road and will be pretty good in the rain. What I think is best though is they are very predictable and forgiving when they are approaching the limit of adhesion. This will prevent a lot of snake bites IMHO.

The tire kits are about $135 and the sealant is replaceable for about $60 if you happen to use it.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Hey Mark,
Are the Kumho's coming in 345's or 355's in th 19" size?

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Thanks.
Are these great street tires? I don't think I'll be tracking this Viper.

How much are them hitting us up for the tire kit?[/quote

I bought them for the the street and a little track/autocross. They are great on the road and will be pretty good in the rain. What I think is best though is they are very predictable and forgiving when they are approaching the limit of adhesion. This will prevent a lot of snake bites IMHO.

The tire kits are about $135 and the sealant is replaceable for about $60 if you happen to use it.

Thanks Mark. One more question, will have issues with run-flats up front and Kumho's or PS2's in back? My tires are all basicly new but for a double plug I have in a rear tire. For now it's holding air though.

 

[johnk]

You don't want to do that..

 

[HensleySRT-10]

Andrew,

I agree with johnk above. Don't mismatch the tires unless you plan to do only straight line drags. The difference in adhesion (grip) between the two will cause you all sorts of problems.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Hey Mark,
Are the Kumho's coming in 345's or 355's in th 19" size?

The rears are 345's

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Andrew,

I agree with johnk above. Don't mismatch the tires unless you plan to do only straight line drags. The difference in adhesion (grip) between the two will cause you all sorts of problems.

I figured as much.

Now, what can I do to use up the tires I have on the Viper?

 

[HensleySRT-10]

Honestly, I would probably just keep them as a spare set for emergencies, or for in between orders. That's what I'm going to do. You could possibly sell them on the classified section also.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[billseast]

I just put Nitto invos on my 03 love them so far

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Honestly, I would probably just keep them as a spare set for emergencies, or for in between orders. That's what I'm going to do. You could possibly sell them on the classified section also.

Just my 2 cents.

thanks. So far the tires holding air so I'll milk them for as long as I can.

 

[slaughterj]

Regarding mismatched tires, what if you are just daily driving around town, matter that much? No hype, just reality please.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Regarding mismatched tires, what if you are just daily driving around town, matter that much? No hype, just reality please.

They can cause handling issues but they can also change the way the brakes work and the affect of ABS. On the other hand all the old drag cars had this compromise and they adjusted for it. The difference was they could not turn anyways so it was not an option. You can go 200 mph and have no choice so I still would not. IMO

 

[TexasSnake]

I just put Nitto invos on my 03 love them so far

I did the same thing about a month ago and have to agree. I have absolutely no wheel hop anymore, but I also changed the shocks/coils at the same time.

 

[FangZ]

Now, what can I do to use up the tires I have on the Viper?

That's a good question that I have been asking myself as well. Just bought a set of Kumho's from PartsRack. Can't wait to get them on the car (snow will be melting away in the next few days). My runflats only have 4K miles on them and look like new, but the traction is really bad (due to age?). Maybe I'll list them on eBay...

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

I figured as much.

Now, what can I do to use up the tires I have on the Viper?

See how long you can do a burnout for.

 

[Shandon]

That's a good question that I have been asking myself as well. Just bought a set of Kumho's from PartsRack. Can't wait to get them on the car (snow will be melting away in the next few days). My runflats only have 4K miles on them and look like new, but the traction is really bad (due to age?). Maybe I'll list them on eBay...

Just let me test drive your viper for about 10 minutes in an open parking lot.

Then when they change to your kumhos they can just pitch your run craps.

Just doing my part to help a fellow IN/KY Viper guy

 

[dave6666]

Hey Mark... What does the $135 tire kit consist of?

 

[Indiana]

I just ordered a set of 20" INVO's for my 01 but I think I will try the Kumho's on the 04

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Hey Mark... What does the $135 tire kit consist of?

Small 12V air pump with sealant in line with air to fill and seal at the same time. The sealant canister is replaceable for $60.

 

[dave6666]

Small 12V air pump with sealant in line with air to fill and seal at the same time. The sealant canister is replaceable for $60.

Never heard of it. Something you sell? Link to who does? Brand name?

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Never heard of it. Something you sell? Link to who does? Brand name?

It is the system that comes IN the 08'-09' cars with PS2's Need to order through a dealer that has a clue what you want... I can

 

[dave6666]

Like this?

Power Spair Flat Tire Repair Kit (#70004)

Continental ContiComfortKit

 

[viperbilliam]

What happens to the pressure sensors in the wheels if the sealant/air is used?

 

[slaughterj]

They can cause handling issues but they can also change the way the brakes work and the affect of ABS. On the other hand all the old drag cars had this compromise and they adjusted for it. The difference was they could not turn anyways so it was not an option. You can go 200 mph and have no choice so I still would not. IMO

So no instantaneous death like seems to be the typical response on here?

 

[slaughterj]

I just learned they're no longer making the Michelin run-flats pilot sports. Is Dodge now telling us to go with the PS2's?

When the PS2's first came out they were saying genIII owners should stay with the runflats.

And does that mean we need to buy the flat tire kit to carry around?

Any idea of anyone still selling the OE runflats and/or how much stock of such is out there? Tirerack.com says they are on back order.

Seeing as how my rears will run out when I still have ~60% left on my fronts, I'm not keen on wasting that. So I'd at least like to get a set of rears to finish off the current fronts (though I probably don't need them for nearly a year from now given current mileage accumulation), then thereafter I could switch completely to whatever is the latest and greatest at that time (if I even still have the current car out then).

 

[gb66gth]

I have an extra set of wheels and I just ordered a set of the Kumho's, from Jon B. at the Parts Rack, for track day duty. I can't wait to get them on the car! The Nitto's sucked, IMHO!

 

[slaughterj]

So is no one selling run flats anymore?