2006 Dodge magnum tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2006 Dodge Magnum, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 OEM | R17 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 215/65R17 OEM | 7x17 | 5x115 | 22mm | 98 | T |
| 225/60R17 | 7x17 | 5x115 | 22mm | 98 | T |
| 225/55R18 | 7.5x18 | 5x115 | 24mm | 100 | H |
| 225/50R19 | 7.5x19 | 5x115 | 24mm | 99 | H |
| 225/60R18 OEM | R18 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 245/45R20 OEM | R20 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 255/45R20 OEM | R20 | 5x115 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2006 Dodge magnum wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x115 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M14x1.5 |
| Center bore | 71.6 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
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
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Dodge Magnum, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Dodge Magnum →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Dodge Magnum factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 215/65R17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
195/65R18 |
-0.08% | plus 1 | Safe |
235/65R16 |
0.08% | alternative | Safe |
195/85R15 |
0.17% | alternative | Safe |
235/70R15 |
-0.18% | alternative | Safe |
185/75R17 |
-0.28% | winter narrower | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/65R17 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 215/65R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 195/65R18; one rim size up, -0.08% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 205/55R19; two rim sizes up, -0.45% 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 2006 dodge magnum
The 2006 Dodge Magnum ships from the factory on 215/65R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 7 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 Magnum 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 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 2006 Dodge Magnum, 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 2006 dodge magnum
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Most reported: Tires (General) (3) · Tread / Belt (1)
Reported across: 2006 – 2006 (1 year)
What owners described
Blowout or sudden deflation is the most common description, in 8% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 37 reports covering every model year of the Dodge Magnum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 8% | 20% | 0.4× |
| Sidewall failure | 5% | 15% | 0.4× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 3% | 9% | 0.3× |
| Loss of control, rollover or collision | 3% | 8% | 0.3× |
| Premature or uneven wear | 3% | 1% | 2.1× |
Mileage at failure
35 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 11,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,000 and 30,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Dodge Magnum. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
TIRE COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70MPH. ONLY ABOUT 2 INCHES OF THE SIDEWALL ARE LEFT ON THE RIM. THE ENTIRE HALF OF THE TREAD-SIDE WAS GONE. NO IMPACT UPON EVENT. SIMPLY SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL ALL THE WAY AROUND. I HAVE A PHOTO OF THE REMAINS. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT.
DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY AT 70 MPH. CONSUMER DID NOT LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE SINCE IT HAD TRACTION CONTROL. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT NO WARNING CONSIDERING THAT THE TIRE ONLY HAD 700 MILES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.
2005 DODGE MAGNUM. PULLED TO RIGHT WHEN FIRST PURCHASED. TIRES WERE ALIGNED AND BALANCED. WEAR ON TIRES. REPLACED TIRES AFTER 18000 MILES DUE TO A BLOWOUT ON RIGHT REAR TIRE. TIRES HAD NO TREAD ON OUTSIDE EDGE AND OVERALL TIRE. DEALER WOULD ONLY PAY FOR TWO TIRES. CAR PULLED TO RIGHT AFTER NEW TIRES INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE HAD ALL FOUR TIRES ALIGNED AND BALANCED. THE DEALER PAID FOR THE ALIGNEMENT AND BALANCE UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE PULLED HARDER TO THE RIGHT AFTER THE ALIGNMENT, CONTACTED THE BUSINESS OF WHERE THE VECHICLE WAS ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AGAIN, AND HAD THE OWNER PERSONALLY CHECK THE VEHICLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE ALIGNMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COVER THIS CHARGE. THE CAR PULLED HARDER TO THE RIGHT THAN BEFORE. THE CAR HAS 23000, AND THE TIRES WORE OUT AND WILL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN SOON.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE MAGNUM. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES, SIZE 215/65R17. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STATE TROOPER WITNESSED THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT AND FILED A REPORT. HE STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE RIM STRUCK THE CEMENT. THE CRASH DAMAGED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR, FENDER, AND BUMPER. THE "A" FRAME (AXLE, SUBFRAME, STRUTS) OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED FOR $4,500. THE CONTACT INJURED HIS BACK AND IS STILL SEEING A DOCTOR. THE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 56,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,950.
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 2006 Dodge Magnum?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2006 Dodge Magnum?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2006 Dodge Magnum?
Where can I buy tires for my 2006 Dodge Magnum?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2006 Dodge Magnum?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2006 Dodge Magnum?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2006 Dodge Magnum?
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 Magnum is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2006 Dodge Magnum.
- 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.