Time to replace tires
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Time to replace tires
Just over 40,000 miles on my 2001 Coupe and it is time to get new EMT tires. Goodyear has an Eagle NC T5 that has good driving characterists on paper. It seem to be available in size 245/45/R17 not in the rear 275/40/R18. It it possible? Anyone familiar with this tire?
Any suggestions for a repairable, EMT tire?
Barb M
Any suggestions for a repairable, EMT tire?
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Haven't seen any posts on here about those particular tires. Lots of people get the Michelins, Goodyear GS-D3's, Kuhmos, etc. Hopefully someone out there is running these and can give you some feedback.
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Just bought a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Zero Pressure's yesterday and the difference in ride quality and reduction of ride noise is remarkable. I can't believe it is the same car! As for traction, I think the cornering stability is improved, but 0-60 still doesn't grab as well as I would like it. I am very happy with my choice and will probably "stick" with Michelins over Goodyear...
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Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1
Folks seem to like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S runflats...no personal experience, though....yet.
I've got personal experience with them and would never buy anything else. They are a great tire. It does not seem like the same car...they are that superior.
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I've always like Michelins, and they make a great product. I've had several sets on a couple of different cars. But given the fact that it is a French company and the recent F1 fiasco that they caused.....I'm rethinking my position.
Goodyear is an American company and if it was good enough for the Corvette as an O.E.M. then the next set of tires I'll buy are probably going to be GY.
Forum Member Evil-Twin is a retired engineer from GM and worked on the C5 before he retired. He is of the firm belief that the stock R.F. is a good tire. Many people will tell you that they are noisy, which they become as they wear. The other thing is that all runflats are not created equal. The GY's can be driven on with no air pressure for up to 100 miles - the others don't offer that. Also the stock runflat was specifically designed for the C5.
I've read and heard very good things about the GS-D3 but it's not a runflat.....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....h=true&index=5
Good luck!
Goodyear is an American company and if it was good enough for the Corvette as an O.E.M. then the next set of tires I'll buy are probably going to be GY.
Forum Member Evil-Twin is a retired engineer from GM and worked on the C5 before he retired. He is of the firm belief that the stock R.F. is a good tire. Many people will tell you that they are noisy, which they become as they wear. The other thing is that all runflats are not created equal. The GY's can be driven on with no air pressure for up to 100 miles - the others don't offer that. Also the stock runflat was specifically designed for the C5.
I've read and heard very good things about the GS-D3 but it's not a runflat.....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....h=true&index=5
Good luck!
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Not all created equal
Be careful as not all runflats can be repaired after driving on them when flat. Goodyears can and I believe Michelin. Double check because some are rated at 50 miles flat not 200 like Goodyear. I would hate to find out I have to throw away a tire after a flat!
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Originally Posted by RstyNutz
Just got a set of KUMHOs all season ASX...very quiet ride..great handling for a daily driver. Price is good also.( under $800.00 for mounting and balancing)
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
The GY's can be driven on with no air pressure for up to 100 miles - the others don't offer that. Also the stock runflat was specifically designed for the C5. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by pewterwest99
Actually, The specs on the Goodyear say that it can be driven for 200 miles with zero pressure. It is also one of the few runflats that are able to be repaired after an incident ( if you travel 50 miles or less on the flat)
And it cements my point that I think the GY may ride harder, and be a little noisier than some of the others, but if you're in in for the security of not getting stranded along a dark and lonely road - the GY EMT is the obvious choice.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I knew it was much further than the other brands, thanks for clarifying! And it cements my point that I think the GY may ride harder, and be a little noisier than some of the others, but if you're in in for the security of not getting stranded along a dark and lonely road - the GY EMT is the obvious choice.
And it cements my point that I think the GY may ride harder, and be a little noisier than some of the others, but if you're in in for the security of not getting stranded along a dark and lonely road - the GY EMT is the obvious choice. 
When it was time for my new rubber, it was Goodyear EMT's ALL THE WAY
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
Not all created equal
Be careful as not all runflats can be repaired after driving on them when flat. Goodyears can and I believe Michelin. Double check because some are rated at 50 miles flat not 200 like Goodyear. I would hate to find out I have to throw away a tire after a flat!
Be careful as not all runflats can be repaired after driving on them when flat. Goodyears can and I believe Michelin. Double check because some are rated at 50 miles flat not 200 like Goodyear. I would hate to find out I have to throw away a tire after a flat!