The Dodge Challenger is already one of the most aggressive-looking muscle cars ever built. But if you want to take it from mean to absolutely menacing — the widebody treatment is the move. A proper Challenger widebody build transforms the stance, fills the wheel wells, and makes every other car in the parking lot irrelevant.
This guide covers everything you need: the widebody kit, hood, wheels, tires, spoiler, and how they all work together to build a Challenger that turns heads at every car meet.
Why Widebody Your Challenger?
The factory Challenger is 75.7 inches wide. A widebody kit adds 3–4 inches per side, pushing the overall width past 83 inches. That’s not just visual — wider fender flares open up room for wider wheels and tires, dramatically improving grip and handling. Factory fitment on a widebody setup typically runs 305/35ZR20 out back, compared to the stock 275/45R20. That’s over an inch of additional contact patch per side.
On top of the performance gains, the visual transformation is dramatic. The Challenger’s already wide haunches become genuinely imposing. Done right, a widebody Challenger looks like it rolled straight off a SRTDemon production line.
The Build: What You Need
1. Widebody Kit — The Foundation
The Vicrez Demon Wide Body Kit VZ101768 is purpose-built for 2008–2019 Challengers and designed to replicate the factory SRT Demon widebody appearance. It includes front and rear fender flares that bolt directly to the factory body panels with no cutting required on most fitments.
Key specs:
- Material: ABS plastic — paintable, durable, impact-resistant
- Fitment: 2008–2019 Dodge Challenger (all trims)
- Style: Demon-inspired with aggressive flare profile
- Installation: Direct bolt-on, no major body modifications
The flares are designed to sit flush with the body lines, not stick out awkwardly. Proper prep and paint-matching are critical — get these sprayed before installation for the cleanest finish.
2. Hood — Complete the Aggressive Look
A widebody kit paired with a stock hood looks unfinished. The Vicrez Redeye Style Hood with Air Vent Scoop VZ102320 completes the front-end transformation with a functional ram-air design that references the SRT Redeye’s factory hood.
The raised center section and side air vents give the front end a purpose-built, factory SRT look. Available for 2008–2021 Challengers. Constructed from fiberglass — lightweight and warp-resistant.
3. Wheels — Fill Those Flares
Widebody flares are pointless without wheels that actually fill them. The Hellcat-Style Widebody Matte Silver Wheels (20×11) are specifically sized for the widebody application — 20-inch diameter, 11-inch wide, designed for 2008–2023 Challengers.
The 11-inch width is key. Running a narrower wheel under widebody flares defeats the purpose. These wheels push the contact patch out to the edge of the flare, giving the correct slammed, planted stance that defines a proper widebody build.
4. Tires — 305s Are Non-Negotiable
On a 20×11 wheel, you’re running 305/35ZR20. The Vicrez Performance vCorsa 305/35ZR20 all-season tire is the correct spec for this setup — performance compound with all-season capability so you’re not swapping rubber seasonally.
305mm front-to-back gives the Challenger a planted, symmetrical stance. No staggered nonsense — true widebody builds run the same size all around for visual balance and grip.
5. Rear Spoiler — Finish the Tail
The Vicrez Hellcat-Style Rear Spoiler with Camera Hole VZ102182 works with the factory backup camera and adds the aggressive lip spoiler profile without blocking rear visibility. Fits 2008–2020 Challengers.
A proper rear spoiler on a widebody Challenger ties the tail section together. Without it, the rear can look unfinished — especially from behind where the widebody flares draw the eye.
Build Notes: What to Know Before You Start
Paint the Parts Before Installing
The widebody flares and hood are supplied in primer-ready finish. Have them color-matched and professionally painted before installation — trying to paint them in place is significantly harder and the result shows. Budget this into your build cost.
Check Wheel Offset
The 20×11 wheels have a specific offset requirement to sit correctly under the widebody flares. Verify ET (offset) compatibility with your specific Challenger year before ordering — offset requirements can vary between 2008–2014 and 2015+ models due to suspension geometry changes.
Tire Pressure and Alignment
After fitting wider rubber, get an alignment done. The increased contact patch changes load characteristics across the front axle. Running stock alignment specs on 305-width tires wears the edges prematurely.
The Result
When this build comes together — Demon widebody flares, Redeye hood, Hellcat wheels, 305 tires, Hellcat spoiler — you’re looking at a Challenger that looks factory SRT without paying SRT prices. The parts work together as a cohesive package because they’re all pulling from the same SRT Hellcat/Demon design language.
This is the build. Check out the full lineup of Vicrez widebody kits for every Challenger fitment, and the complete Vicrez wheel catalog if you want to explore other sizing options.
