Charger SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN W (2006)
Tires: Procedures
Cleaning
CLEANING
TIRE CLEANING
Before delivery of a vehicle, remove the protective coating on the tires with white sidewalls or raised white letters. To remove the protective coating,
apply warm water and let it soak for a few minutes. Afterwards, scrub the coating away with a soft bristle brush. Steam cleaning may also be used to
remove the coating.
CAUTION: DO NOT use gasoline, mineral oil, oil-based solvent or a wire brush for cleaning.
Replacement Tires
REPLACEMENT TIRES
WARNING: FAILURE TO EQUIP THE VEHICLE WITH TIRES HAVING ADEQUATE SPEED CAPABILITY CAN RESULT IN
SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE.
WARNING: IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SPEED CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE, REPLACEMENT TIRES MUST HAVE
SPEED RATINGS EQUAL TO OR HIGHER THAN THOSE FITTED TO THE VEHICLE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. IF TIRES
WITH LOWER SPEED RATINGS ARE FITTED, THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING MAY BE AFFECTED AND THE SPEED CAPABILITY
OF THE VEHICLE MAY BE LOWERED TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED CAPABILITY OF THE REPLACEMENT TIRES. TO AVOID
AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY, CONSULT THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IN REGARDS TO
MAXIMUM SPEED RATINGS.
It is recommended that tires equivalent to the original equipment tires be used when replacement is needed.
Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehicle.
The original equipment tires provide a proper combination of many characteristics such as:
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Ride
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Noise
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Handling
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Durability
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Tread life
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Traction
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Rolling resistance
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Speed capability
The use of tires smaller than the minimum tire size approved for the vehicle can result in tire overloading and failure.
Use tires that have the approved load rating for the vehicle and never overload them. Failure to equip the vehicle with tires having adequate speed
capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
The use of oversize tires may cause interference with vehicle components. Under extremes of suspension and steering travel, interference with vehicle
components may cause tire damage.
Spare Tire
SPARE TIRE
A compact (temporary) spare tire and wheel assembly is standard equipment on most models of this vehicle. A full-size spare is not available. A spare
tire is not available on the SRT8. The SRT8 is equipped with the TIREFIT tire repair kit to be used to repair small punctures in the tire as necessary.
For additional information, refer to the Owners Manual.
The spare tire and wheel diameters and wheel offsets match those of the road wheels on the vehicle.
The compact (temporary) spare tire is designed for emergency use only The original tire should be repaired or replaced at the first opportunity, then
reinstalled. Do not exceed speeds of 80 km/h (50 mph) when using the compact (temporary) spare tire and wheel assembly. Refer to the Owners
Manual for complete details.
Tire Inflation Pressures
TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
The specified tire pressures have been chosen to provide safe operation, vehicle stability, and a smooth ride. The proper tire pressure specification can
be found on the Tire And Loading Information Label provided with the vehicle (usually on the driver's door opening or B-pillar).
A quality air pressure gauge is recommended to check tire air pressure. Tire pressure should be checked cold once per month. Check tire pressure
more frequently when the weather temperature varies widely. Tire pressure will decrease when the outdoor temperature drops. After checking the air
pressure, replace valve cap finger tight.
Inflation pressures specified on the Tire Inflation Pressure Label are always the cold inflation pressure of the tire. Cold inflation pressure is obtained
