I thought that was the case, but I wasn't positive. 
Run Flat Range
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Run Flat Range
I just went to the Goodyear site and they advertise the EMT at a 50 mile range at 50mph max.
Michelin site advertises ZP at 50 mile range at 55mph max.
Do those numbers sound about right?
Michelin site advertises ZP at 50 mile range at 55mph max.
Do those numbers sound about right?
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Originally Posted by JMc
From my understanding, Goodyears can run for up to 200 miles but if you want to repair them, keep it to under 50 miles.
Michelin run flats cannot be repaired.
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Originally Posted by JMc
From my understanding, Goodyears can run for up to 200 miles but if you want to repair them, keep it to under 50 miles.
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The older style Goodyears (on the C5's) were rated at 200 mile range at 55 mph. The ones on the C6 I believe have been rated at 100 mile range. Could be wrong there though.
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Here's a quote from my Owner's Manual:
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to be replaced."
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles (80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles (320 km) at speeds up to 55 mph (90 km/h), but the tire would then have to be replaced."
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
The older style Goodyears (on the C5's) were rated at 200 mile range at 55 mph. The ones on the C6 I believe have been rated at 100 mile range. Could be wrong there though.
I have read this as well. The range is shorter on the C6 runflats, I also read that the Goodyear new runflats weight less
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Originally Posted by Mike98SilVert
Michelin run flats cannot be repaired.
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From: Laughlin NV.
Originally Posted by Dave1998
I took a nail out of my car and drove 15 miles and could not tell there was no air in the tire. 50 miles should be no problem.
