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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 07:52 PM
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How much and Where can I get the best price on goodyear run-flat gsc's for my 95? Also how does the low pressure warning light work. Do I need to go to dealer for installation or can a tire shop do it. Thanks for any help...
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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why do you want the runflats? Firestone Sz50 and Michelin Pilots are better
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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I have to agree, most everyone I know that had runflats has switched to regular tires. They ride much smoother and you have a much better assortment. The main thing is most surveys say that the GSCs are least liked and the most expensive :yesnod:
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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I guess I don't have to go with run-flats I did not know that was possible. Will it affect the the low pressure light.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:10 PM
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no you shouldnt have any problem with switchin tires with the pressure light.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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My recommendation is the Michelin Pilot XGT Z4, great tire, probably the best.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:16 PM
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I've got the Firestone Firehawk SZ50's too, VERTMAN...came highly recommended.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:27 PM
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What did you guys pay for your tires?
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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I just Saturday bought 2 fronts...bought the rears in August. Mounted and balanced.... $286.50 each.


[Modified by Mairi, 6:59 PM 1/14/2002]
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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Michelin Pilots-285/40ZR17 $280 each mounted balanced, everything. Tire Rack can't beat that price!
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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I just got the Firestone Firehawk SZ50's
Must say the 94 Vette handle way much better than with the Goodyears GSC.
I only paid $850 for all 4.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 11:47 PM
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I only paid $850 for all 4.
Okay, so this is making me not real happy. :sad:
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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I'm running on Bridgestone Potenza's. Check out http://www.tirerack.com after you pick a tire and check out there prices.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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I just bought 2 P275/40/17 Kumhos from Tirerack.com. Side by side comparison with the P285s that came off the car, the kumhos were a little wider but the same height. I paid 113 each for the Kumhos and so far I love em
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