DSPLCMT

Hi all. I am new to CF, and wanted to see if anyone out there has made the switch from Run Flats to non-Run Flats for every day driving. I'm just approaching the time to replace my original Goodyears with about 11,000 miles on my OD. I do not plan to track my car or take it to the strip (ok maybe once or twice but nothing serious).

All input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

GMuffley

Try the search button; you will find numerous threads regarding this issue.

QUAKEJAKE

My Z is waiting to have it's new Michelin PSS nrf's installed. 345 and 285 sizes. They will will replace my OEM size Bridgestones.

50 4Ever

I am running Michelin PS2 non-runflats 295/345.

DSPLCMT

I HAVE read a number of threads, but there was not much talk about who has run Run Flat and switched to non Run Flat, which is why I have posed the question.

Sounds like most people prefer the PS2 regardless of Run or Non Run Flat. I'm hesitant as I have the PS2's (Run Flat) on my 330i BMW now and wore thru 2 sets of rears getting under 10k miles on each set. I was told this is because I have a staggered set-up.

Doesn't seem like there is much choice though.

Hurley1

I am on my 10th c6 and NEVER run runflats...... they suck.

pokerpro

If you run on a non run flat and are un lucky enough to pick up a nail or screw or whatever and blow the tire out, then good luck to you calling the hook and have him NOT damage your ride putting it up on the flatbed. If your lowered with ground effects LOL, again good luck.

GrillnZ

Plug it, inflate. Takes 5 minutes. Works the same with a run flat. 50,000 miles and I had to plug 3 holes. 2 of which were in the GY run craps.

VetteVinnie

Runflats are a luxury item. C5 Z06 did not come from the factory with runflats. Are you saying they should have? What about when runflats didn't exist?

Don't have them. Never will.

Wulverine

I'm running NT05's and have zero plans of ever going back to a runflat. I carry a portable compressor and a plug kit to deal with a flat.

383vett

PS2zps here. Great ride and handling. I don't have to worry about being on my back at 11:00pm on the side of the freeway trying to find, remove and plug a nail hole in the inner part of the rear tire without a jack (that's called impossible).

corvettejoe09

I'm doing the same thing.

MasterDave

Same here only with Invo's...

JT Metal

It's kinda nice to see your "low Tire pressure" lite come on, and keep driving.....

michaelinmech

Run Flats = peace of mind

Excellent quality run flats = little to no compromise versus non-run flats

My preference = Michelin PS2 ZP

Wulverine

Ultimately, running RF's vs non RF's is a personal choice of assumed risk of dealing with a flat vs peace of mind of being able to continue driving if the unexpected happens.

valet_devil

I'm on the non-run flat boat. I've plugged and inflated 3 sets of tires and all held up for years, even seeing triple-digit speeds on occasion. No issues.

GMuffley

I opted for the Bridgestone runflats, but the next tires will be the Michelin RFT. The only downside is the cost.

z10

About 2 years ago and 14k miles ago, I changed out my Goodyears for Nitto Invos. I like the Invos a lot. They are quite and I really think I have at least another 10k miles left in them. I don't track the car. So I'm happy.

At the time of the change, I purchased an air pump, tire plugs, and have a AAA membership with 100 miles of towing. I'm feeling pretty confident that I can get this car home or at least to a tire shop if necessary.

Well, today I'm rethinking that decision. I'm 5 miles out of the city and I hear a weird rumble from the right rear. I look in the rear view and don't see anything that I hit. So, I immediately pull up the rear tire pressure on the DIC. I'm loosing pressure and fast from the right rear. Warning light comes on, the the message that says Flat Tire. I've eased to the shoulder and hear what remaining air I have leaking out. A 5" 3/8" bolt wan't sticking in my tire, but it was stuck in the upper rear of my inner wheel well.

So after looking at the size of this thing, I new it had punctured my tire, made several rotations and impaled itself in my wheel well. I also new, that there was no way, my plug kit was going to fill this hole.

Plan B, call AAA. AAA, was very helpful. I requested a tilt truck to haul the car to my home, told them I was in a vette, and within 30 min the tow service was pulling up. Nice guy, took a look at my front splitter and told me he didn't have any blocks shorter than 4" to roll my car up on. We both decided that this was not a good idea.

Plan C Called a buddy to swing by my house and pick up my floor jack and a gorilla wrench. He makes it too me, put a puck in, jack up the car, pull the tire and off to Discount Tire. I explained the situation, that the car was left on the shoulder and they pushed me ahead of the line. Some good news they were able to plug my tire. So back to the car. Replace the tire and off I go to buy my buddy lunch. Total elapsed time......2 hours.

So, now I'm thinking, what would have happened had I been 100 miles from no where (which is very possible in West Texas)?

So, now as much as I like the Invos, I think Bridgestone Pole Postions are in my future.

Oh, and I think I can straighten out that damn bolt and use it.

MTPZ06

Most popular choices in run flats seem to be MPS2's and B-stones. Most popular choices in non-run flats are now MPSS's and Nitto Invo and/or NT05's.

I often run through this dilema in my head knowing I will most likely still be undecided when I have to replace my OE GY's. I say...9 years and 32K mi in my C5Z with non-run flats and never had an issue. Then I rad a story like Z10's above and say...hell with that, run flats sound pretty good.