Another Tire Question....
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Another Tire Question....
Ok, I have taken the time to read as much as possible on tires and wheels but I still have a couple of questions please.
1. Somewhere I read that there were only two types of tires in the "run-flat" group that were repairable, able to be plugged etc. when there is damage. Do you know what brands they are?
2. My original tires are; GoodYear Eagle F1; 245/45z R17 (front) and 275/40z R18 (rear).
A. Can I put those tires on new wheels that measure;
17 X 9.5 (front) and 18 X 10.5 (rear) ???
3. If I wanted to move up to 18" fronts and 19" rears, what would be best size "wheel" to buy to put them on?
I know this is a long winded question and I appreciate everybodys experience and advice.
1. Somewhere I read that there were only two types of tires in the "run-flat" group that were repairable, able to be plugged etc. when there is damage. Do you know what brands they are?
2. My original tires are; GoodYear Eagle F1; 245/45z R17 (front) and 275/40z R18 (rear).
A. Can I put those tires on new wheels that measure;
17 X 9.5 (front) and 18 X 10.5 (rear) ???
3. If I wanted to move up to 18" fronts and 19" rears, what would be best size "wheel" to buy to put them on?
I know this is a long winded question and I appreciate everybodys experience and advice.
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Oh come on !!! I rushed home from work and couldn't wait to pull this up and for what ??? Your going to tell me that not ONE member couldn't help me out? I read more crap that everybody has to add their two cents into but you leave my hangn'......where are all the so called experts ??? 
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Hey man - relax 
So they didn't answer your question....it's a little more complicated than some of the other questions as you put it.
But I will try to answer some of the questions to the best of my ability - okay?
1. Somewhere I read that there were only two types of tires in the "run-flat" group that were repairable, able to be plugged etc. when there is damage. Do you know what brands they are?
I believe the Goodyear is the only one that can be driven with zero air pressure for 200 miles and can be repaired. I believe the others like the Michelins - if driven on with zero pressure, the tire has to be replaced.
2. My original tires are; GoodYear Eagle F1; 245/45z R17 (front) and 275/40z R18 (rear).
A. Can I put those tires on new wheels that measure;
17 X 9.5 (front) and 18 X 10.5 (rear) ???
According to Michelin's web site - the largest wheelp for a a P245-45x17 is a 9" wheel. I suppose that you could try to stretch your stock sized EMT over that wheel - but remember that the sidewalls on that tire are exceptionally stiff and hard to work with. I don't understand why you'd want to do that. If you're planning on getting new or different wheels, save your money until you can afford the appropriate sized tires to go with them.
3. If I wanted to move up to 18" fronts and 19" rears, what would be best size "wheel" to buy to put them on?
A lot of guys go to a 9.5" wheel in front and a 10.5" wheel in back. My suggestion would be to do a little shopping, figure out what you can afford and find a wheel that you like. Once you have a specific application in mind, chances are someone here has already done it or something similar to it.
In the mean time, here are a couple of web sites for you to ponder and go through that might answer some of your questions....
http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/index_3.html
http://www.tires.com/
http://www.tirerack.com/
http://www.goodyeartires.com/
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgap...og/index_2.jsp
http://www.kumhousa.com/
That should get you started.....
So they didn't answer your question....it's a little more complicated than some of the other questions as you put it.But I will try to answer some of the questions to the best of my ability - okay?
1. Somewhere I read that there were only two types of tires in the "run-flat" group that were repairable, able to be plugged etc. when there is damage. Do you know what brands they are?
I believe the Goodyear is the only one that can be driven with zero air pressure for 200 miles and can be repaired. I believe the others like the Michelins - if driven on with zero pressure, the tire has to be replaced.
2. My original tires are; GoodYear Eagle F1; 245/45z R17 (front) and 275/40z R18 (rear).
A. Can I put those tires on new wheels that measure;
17 X 9.5 (front) and 18 X 10.5 (rear) ???
According to Michelin's web site - the largest wheelp for a a P245-45x17 is a 9" wheel. I suppose that you could try to stretch your stock sized EMT over that wheel - but remember that the sidewalls on that tire are exceptionally stiff and hard to work with. I don't understand why you'd want to do that. If you're planning on getting new or different wheels, save your money until you can afford the appropriate sized tires to go with them.
3. If I wanted to move up to 18" fronts and 19" rears, what would be best size "wheel" to buy to put them on?
A lot of guys go to a 9.5" wheel in front and a 10.5" wheel in back. My suggestion would be to do a little shopping, figure out what you can afford and find a wheel that you like. Once you have a specific application in mind, chances are someone here has already done it or something similar to it.
In the mean time, here are a couple of web sites for you to ponder and go through that might answer some of your questions....
http://www.michelinman.com/catalog/index_3.html
http://www.tires.com/
http://www.tirerack.com/
http://www.goodyeartires.com/
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfgap...og/index_2.jsp
http://www.kumhousa.com/
That should get you started.....
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That's cool - now that I've laid some ground work, I think the others will chime in too. (Don't make a liar outta me, you guys! 
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Originally Posted by thug29
1. Somewhere I read that there were only two types of tires in the "run-flat" group that were repairable, able to be plugged etc. when there is damage. Do you know what brands they are?
Also a plug is not a proper repair for any speed rated tire. See the following: Puncture Repairs The Right Way
