2021–2023 Dodge challenger tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2021–2023 Dodge Challenger, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly. Our catalog lists the same factory fitment for every model year from 2021 to 2023.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/55R19 OEM | R19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 245/45R20 OEM | R20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/55R18 OEM | 7.5x18 | N/A | 24mm | 100 | V |
| 235/50R19 | 7.5x19 | N/A | 24mm | 99 | V |
| 245/45R20 | 8x20 | N/A | 24mm | 99 | W |
| 245/40R21 | 8x21 | N/A | 24mm | 100 | W |
| 255/40R21 | 8.5x21 | N/A | 24mm | 102 | W |
| 235/55R19 OEM | 7.5x19 | N/A | 55mm | 101 | V |
| 255/50R19 | 8x19 | N/A | 50mm | 103 | V |
| 235/50R20 | 7.5x20 | N/A | 55mm | 100 | V |
| 255/45R20 | 8x20 | N/A | 50mm | 101 | V |
| 275/40R20 OEM | R20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 305/35R20 OEM | R20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 315/40R18 OEM | R18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/55R18 OEM | R18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
all-season touring, UTQG 820, 85,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Michelin
Defender 2
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Toyo
Celsius CUV
All-weather; ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Dodge Challenger, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Dodge Challenger →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Dodge Challenger factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 235/55R19
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
215/60R19 |
-0.07% | winter narrower | Safe |
205/75R17 |
-0.24% | alternative | Safe |
235/60R18 |
-0.26% | alternative | Safe |
235/50R20 |
0.26% | plus 1 | Safe |
205/50R21 |
-0.36% | plus 2 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 235/55R19 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 235/55R19 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 235/50R20; one rim size up, 0.26% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 205/50R21; two rim sizes up, -0.36% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2023 dodge challenger
The 2023 Dodge Challenger ships from the factory on 235/55R19 tires mounted on R19 wheels. 12 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Dodge Challenger comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2023 Dodge Challenger owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2023 Dodge Challenger, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2023 dodge challenger
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (7) · TPMS (1) · Sidewall (1)
Reported across: 2010 – 2019 (4 years)
What owners described
Sidewall failure appears in 33% of these reports; about 2.2× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 9 reports covering every model year of the Dodge Challenger that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 33% | 15% | 2.2× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 33% | 9% | 3.6× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 11% | 20% | 0.6× |
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Dodge Challenger. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
I WAS WASHING MY CAR AND WHEN IT CAME DOWN TO THE TIRES THE SIDEWALL HAD CHUNKS OF RUBBER COMING OFF THE TIRES AFTER LOOKING ALL 4 TIRES WAS DOING IT. TO ME IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE COULD CAUSE A BLOWOUT IF I TAKE A EXIT RAMP HARD. THE SIZE 245/45/ZR 20 GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 DODGE CHALLENGER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 SUPERCAR TIRES, SIZE: 245/45ZR20. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE TIRES AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE CRACKED ABOVE THE SIDEWALLS AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,100.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN PILOT MXM4 TIRES, SIZE: P235/55/R18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED CRACKS ON THE THREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND STATED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2023 Dodge Challenger?
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What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2023 Dodge Challenger?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2023 Dodge Challenger?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2023 Dodge Challenger?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Dodge Challenger is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2023 Dodge Challenger.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.