ORODz

Need to decide soon...Tire wall is cracked on the inside...

I'm hoping to hear good things about non-run-flats....

Besides don't they get changed every year or so....?

Supercrewbear

On my 3rd set of tires - original run-flats then two non-runflats. Being that I bought a 2nd set of non-runflats I don't have to say much more. Much quieter, much better ride and cheaper. ****FOR ME**** the potential of actually having a flat or blowout is not significant enough for me to bother. It never crosses my mind. I did buy a small air pump plus a plug kit that's in the back of my car, just in case. For me, going non-runflat means never going back...

Good luck!

drpepper

ditto!

TerryL

I have over 17K on a set of Firestone Wide Oval Run Flats and like them very much. Great traction in the wet and not too noisy. Wearing very well too.

Eritosthenes

I went with Firestone Wide Oval run-flats when my original GY GS-2s wore out. It's a very good tire and rides better than the GY, but I'm hearing very good things about the latest Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP. Paul Koerner, GM World Class Technician, says they're tuned and technically superior in every way compared to the original OEM run-flats.

Of course, if you're determined to go non-run-flat, go ahead. Just remember why you did when you get a flat on a bridge or a secondary road with no shoulder.

jrose7004

I always get run flats because I like the peace of mind that I have with them.

Guard Dad

I am not a fan of run flats but for me the Corvette is a special case. The tires and wheels on my GS are very large and quite heavy so changing them at the roadside is no simple matter and roadside repair and reinflation are often not an option-think major tire damage, no safe place to park, adverse weather and/or poor lighting.

The thought of driving on the wheel (not on my gorgeous rims!) or shredding a tire looking for a safe spot to pull over are unacceptable to me. I have roadside assistance but that doesn't really solve the problem it only gets you to a repair center and what do you do if you are far from home or your flat is after business hours? The thought of a flat on the occasional road trip is also a concern. Run flats also enhance high speed safety because they "fail soft" when punctured. Run flats don't fix the flat but they give you options. Run flats can be rough riding-Magnetic Selective Ride anyone? Run flats cost more and often wear out sooner. As to noise, it is mostly dependent upon keeping the car properly aligned so as to prevent abnormal wear patterns.

Standard tires offer greater selection, smoother ride and a lower price. Standard tires are also available in track only compounds and sizes that are not often found in run flats.

If an on road puncture would put your safety at risk or cause an unacceptable delay in your journey you are a run flat buyer. If none of the issues outlined above are a concern for you get the standard tires and save the money.

janicept

I say no run flats. After driving 250K miles in my C6 I never had a tire blow out. The only time one was ever low it was just a slow leak so I was able to make it to be fixed. Never any damage to the wheel from the tire being low. It's always the back tires of course. The ones they have to special order and take three days to come in. Luckily all but once I was able to have them repaired.

Of course if you drive a lot in the middle of nowhere you may want to get them.

ORODz

Thanks! Run Flats it is!

#1 -- High speed safety
#2 -- The dreaded driving on a flat for a couple of blocks!

ORODz

Wow, just when I think I'm good to go....

I haven't had a flat since I was a kid. I just couldn't imagine getting a flat on the way to the keys, and having nowhere to pull over...

Congrats on the 250K+ miles!

Low12s

My Run Flats have always been there for me

Rebel Yell

I went with non run flats simple because they are quieter, and ride much better. If I have a flat I'll take care of it one way or another, and they can be patched. If you have a flat in a RF you can drive to a tire shop, but many will not repair them. So, I can't see any difference in the amount of trouble a flat will cause with a Vette. Basically it's a matter of preference for the owner.

4SUMERZ

Gee, I'm glad I didn't read this post before driving to the Keys, then back to the North East on non run flats, or I may of got nervous....NOT!
Blow-outs are about 1 in a million on these tires, so most times, it's picking up a nail or screw, and the Tire monitoring system will let you know, so there's lot's of time to find a place to pull over and get it patched.
I carry a patch kit, a small air compressor, and a pair of side cutters to pull out a nail or screw.
I've had 2 slow leaks, in 68K miles, and patched them both myself with a patch kit.
One of those was on that trip to the Keys. I got the air warning, pumped up the tire at a coffee shop, and patched it myself at the hotel later that afternoon.

Gearhead Jim

This is my runflat story, and I would never go to non-runflats.
If you use the car mostly for local trips in nice areas, then non-runflats can be a reasonable choice. Or if you enjoy life on the edge...

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...flat-tire.html

AORoads

And that story above is probably the most compelling one favoring a runflat tire for those who travel. Or, for those who travel even local roads where a flat may be a big inconvenience.

mhatton222

Great story, I'm sold on the run-flats

Rick369

Ditch the run *****. You will be amazed at the increase of comfort, handling and noise when you go to a non run flat tire. Plus you can get very good quality non run flats for a 1/3 of the price of a good quality run flat tire. I have been driving for 46 years and have never been stranded on the side of a road because of a tire blow out. I have had a few slow leaks caused by nails or screws. Just added air and went to a tire shop and had the tire repaired. I drive from Wisconsin to Florida and back twice a year. Never worry about my Continental non run flat tires.

Road Rage

Non run Flats for the track.
Run Flats for daily driving.
That's how I roll.

owc6

I've had both RFs and non, and seeing as how I average about a flat a year, no more non RFs for me. I've discovered a couple of nails with no leaks, had blowouts, slow leaks, and super-fast leaks. I've been close to home, and thousands of miles from home.

One of my stories is in this thread:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1585522974

On that one, I had just changed out the non RFs 3 days prior to this, in anticipation of a road trip to Florida. Boy, was I glad!

The most recent one was only a month ago (I was only about 80 miles from home). The funny part is that you can never consider yourself immune, even if you have never had a flat in your life. Here's the culprit:

Suprpig

Over the years in all my vehicles I have used stop leak cans (2), a compressor, and a tire repair leak kit in everything I own. They have served me well! Non Run Flats for me at a substantial savings.