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Feb 28, 2006 | 08:40 AM

#21

Oldvetter

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From: Waldorf MD

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Originally Posted by RockyL32

I was wondering about that myself when I was ready for new tires. I came to the conclusion that I cant remember the last time I had a blow out. I also have a cell phone, and roadside service. Its kinda funny there are so many things that can break on a car and leave you stranded yet we only worry about backups for tires, How many of us carry extra belts, hoses, or even a couple gallons of water.

C5s will reduce the number of cylinders firing to get you to a service station without water in engine. Belts won't leave you stranded during the day (electric radiator fans for cooling), but you will have limited lighting time at night (alternator will go out), but serpentine belts rarely break (they are steel reinforced).

Feb 28, 2006 | 06:23 PM

#22

BiggieBoy

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From: Orland Park Illinois

St. Jude Donor '06-'07

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Originally Posted by tommybilt

I hear a lot of people getting rid of their run flats. What do you do for flat tires or in the event of a flat?

Pray your cell phone works.......

Feb 28, 2006 | 06:48 PM

#23

TomBoy

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From: Senecaville Ohio

[QUOTE=JCFILM]My other car (non Vette) has had two blow outs from driving over nails on the street/highway in the last three years.
So I'm sticking with my GoodYear run flats.

Sound hasn't bothered me at all -
If they are replacing the tires because they like to race their cars and it's a performance issue then I can understand that. But I don't race my car.
And I know some people complain about the sound - Skip the tire replacement and buy a new exhaust - then you won't hear the runflats..

Plus I like the fact that in case I have problems I can drive the car to get the tire replaced rather than having my car towed. Towing can be an experience all in itself. So avoiding towing by having runflats is a big plus on my list as well.

I agree! Buy a Borla! I agree again. Towing not a good idea. Being able to drive somewhere, anywhere to get my car off the road.
Couldn't have said it better myself. I may not get GoodYears. But they will be runflats. Of course, just my opinion.
Laurie

Feb 28, 2006 | 07:02 PM

#24

TWOBUELLS

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From: CATASAUQUA PA

Runflats

Any other tire , Primitive in my book!

Feb 28, 2006 | 08:21 PM

#25

Railfan

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From: Traverse City Michigan

So which run-flats can be repaired or serviced, and which brands cannot?

Feb 28, 2006 | 10:22 PM

#26

DKHIGHPERF

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From: Franklin WI

My .02c

Before I bought my 01 Coupe, I test drove a few C5's with one having NON run flats. Did it drive better? You bet. Smoother, quieter, and tracked better. Would I use regular tires. Not likely. I still like the security of knowing if my wife and I were on a road trip and 300 miles from home or driving late at night, I know I can either get home or at least drive to a garage/hotel.

I may consider buying a second set of rims on the CF with regular tires. Essentially one set for traveling and one set for around town.

For what it's worth.

DKHIGHPERF

Feb 28, 2006 | 10:24 PM

#27

DKHIGHPERF

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From: Franklin WI

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Originally Posted by Railfan

So which run-flats can be repaired or serviced, and which brands cannot?

There have been posts in the past that have stated that Firestone has a policy that will not allow dealers to plug runflats. I do not have first hand knowledge of that, it is only what I have read here on the CF.

Feb 28, 2006 | 10:47 PM

#28

TripleBlackxThree

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From: Keller, TX

St. Jude Donor '07

I tossed the RF vs Non-RF question around a good bit recently before replacing my OE Goodyears. I decided to go with Michelin ZP RFs for a couple reasons.

My wife sometimes drives my car and I want the safety cushion RFs provide to get her to a safe place if a tire loses pressure.

I also use my car as primary transportation and take some lengthy road trips. On trip over 6k miles last year.

AAA and a cell phone is one solution, I guess, but I've been towed before. Thankfully not in the Vette. When the guy that shows up is the lowest bidder to AAA, I'm not excited about him taking care of my car.

I plan to get a nice set of wheels with some sticky non-RFs to use for "recreation", but I'll stick with the RFs for everyday driving and long trips.