Guide to the Best Tires for Dodge Charger

A vehicle is only ever as good as its tires, and that’s truer for muscle cars than for any other car. A good set of tires will bring out the best in your Dodge Charger. The increased traction will allow your vehicle to accelerate faster, brake more quickly, and handle turns at higher speeds. That, in turn, will give you the comfort and confidence to push your Charger closer to the limit. So, if you want to get the most out of your Charger, you need to have a high-performance set of rubber on the wheels. Tires aren’t just about performance, either. They’re also paramount for safety. Having good traction will make it easier to be in control of your Charger when driving and keep your vehicle from sliding around on the road. Good tires for Chargers can also withstand the rigors of the road better, lowering your chances of getting stuck with a flat. So, it’s important to always equip your Charger with nice tires. And thankfully, there’s no shortage of good options.

How to Pick the Right Tires for Your Charger

There are tons of different great tires to choose from, so picking the right set is a matter of personal preference. Here are a few things to consider when buying new rubber for your Charger.

Performance vs. Practicality

There’s a basic rule of thumb with tires: when the performance gets better, the durability and practicality get worse, and vice versa. For instance, you might choose a set of Charger high-performance tires that will maximize your speed on track days, or when tearing up an empty backroad on the weekend. But those tires probably will need to be replaced more frequently than a set of all-weather tires and won’t be as equipped to handle rain or ice. They’ll also make for a less smooth, and louder ride.

Budget

As with any modification for your car, budget is an important factor to consider. Needless to say, the more money you spend, the better the product usually is. But you don’t need to break the bank to get a good set of tires for your Charger. No matter what your price point is, you’ll be able to find a quality set of tires.

Size

Size is also an important factor with tires. In general, you’ll get better performance with larger tires, but it’s vital that you purchase tires that are compatible with your wheels and your Charger. Performance will suffer if you purchase tires that are too large for your car.

The Best Tires for Your Dodge Charger

With all that said, these are five of our favorite tires to install on a Charger.

Atturo AZ850 Ultra-High Performance

This Atturo AZ850 is a superstar tire for anyone needing a little bit of extra performance on their favorite backroad. These are summer performance tires, meaning they’re meant to maximize performance on the street, but won’t be as great with wet roads or cold weather. These tires employ a unique rubber formula that helps them gain better traction than the average street-legal tire.

Nitto NT555 G2 Summer Ultra High Performance Tire

This is also a summer performance tire, and it’s hard to find one that will enhance your acceleration, braking, and handling. The stiff, silica-enriched Nitto NT555 G2 UHP tires will give your Charger an incredible amount of control and stability through corners, and the tires are specially designed to increase launch times. And as far as summer performance tires go, these ones are remarkably well equipped for adverse weather.

Summit Tires UltraMax A/S Tire

These Summit Tires UltraMax A/S Tires are all-season tires, meaning they mix performance with stability and safety in adverse weather conditions. Not only do they have tremendous traction on wet surfaces, but these tires will dramatically reduce road noise, even when traveling at high speeds.

Lionhart LH-Five Ultra High Performance All-Season Tire

Another great all-season tire that you can use for safely driving in the rain are these Lionhart LH-Five UHP All Seasons, or use them for tearing up a backroad with jaw-dropping pace. While these tires will give your Charger tremendous performance, you’ll be blown away by how smooth the ride is.

Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tire

These Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tires are high-performance, and they’re a necessity for anyone who is taking their Charger to the track or racing it down a quarter-mile strip. Despite being designed for drag racing, they are street legal. But they’re all about maximizing your Charger’s performance, and the amount of control you have when the car is traveling at high speeds.

If you’re ready to upgrade your Charger’s tires, then you’ve come to the right place. We have a wide range of options to choose from, and a team of sales techs standing by to help you find the perfect set of rubber for your car.