2008 Dodge Challenger Tire Size

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2008 Dodge Challenger that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2008 Dodge Challenger.

Trim Options:

SRT8 (All-Season Tire)

245/45R20 99Y

Simplified Size:  245-45-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 Dodge Challenger is 245/45R20 99Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Dodge Challenger's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

SRT8

255/45R20 101Y(Rear)

Simplified Size:  245-45-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 Dodge Challenger is 245/45R20 99Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Dodge Challenger's tire size is shown below.

255

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 255 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

101

This tire has a load index of 101, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1815 pounds (825 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 114 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

SRT8

245/45R20 99Y(Front)

Simplified Size:  255-45-20

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2008 Dodge Challenger is 245/45R20 99Y (Front).  A color-coded explanation of the 2008 Dodge Challenger's tire size is shown below.

245

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 245 millimeters.

20

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 20 inches in diameter.

99

This tire has a load index of 99, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1705 pounds (775 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.