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Mar 28, 2007 | 01:27 AM

#21

Frogday

Drifting

Joined: Jul 2002

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From: Woodinville WA

I hadn't ever had a flat until about a month ago when I hit this

It is about 3/8-1/2" and hollow. I ran over this thing at 70ish mph at night in the rain. It went right through the tire and the air immediately exited. This resulted in a flatbed trip to the closest place that was open (Sears), who couldn't repair it because of the size of the hole, and doesn't carry Michelin PS2 in the size I needed. Luckily (I guess

), I was driving my Trans Am and it has the embarrassing space-saver spare...good enough to get me 30 or so miles home.

Mar 28, 2007 | 07:07 AM

#22

photoguy

Safety Car

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 3,605

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From: Latrobe PA

http://www.slimesealant.com/product.php?product=CRK0305

Kit runs around 20.00 at Autozone.

Just put Kuhmos non run flats on. What a difference.

Mar 28, 2007 | 07:09 PM

#23

tikiman

Team Owner

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 45,954

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11

I hated the run-flats that came with my car but rode them out to the end. Next set of tires were non-run-flats. Can't remember what they were but they had this beautiful directional tread pattern. People used to stare at them in traffic. Very smooth and quiet. They wore out and, thinking I had pushed my luck just so far, I went back to run-flats. This time Goodyear Supercar tires. These are much improved over the past run-flats. Sure enough, with about 2,000 miles on them I picked up a nail. Sensors warned me I had a leak so I plugged it at home. Plug is holding just fine 10,000 miles later.
When is the last time I had a blow out? About ten years ago in my Grand National. Picked up a 9/32" allen wrench! Blew the tire out right then and there. Of course, that car had a spare.
I'll stick with the run-flats and the piece of mind.

Mar 28, 2007 | 09:01 PM

#24

grunz95

Pro

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 640

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From: Waddell Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by MedChoice Tony

I am getting non runflats but was told:
1-when you get a flat and use a sealant the tire sensor will be ruined.
2-you will have to get towed and then the shop will have to ride the car in on the rim and could damage the rim.

So, question is are non run flats worth this hassle?

Thanks,
TonyP.

Tony, I also have the kit from tirerack, hope I never have to use it. The sealant that comes with the kit is a latex. This is not harmful to the sensors so I been told.

Gary

Last edited by grunz95; Mar 28, 2007 at 09:18 PM. Reason: udated

Mar 28, 2007 | 09:27 PM

#25

bonnell

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 2,791

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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5naples

Here is the kit ftom tire rack. I want one. The fix a flat in the kit does not ruin the sensor. You just peel it off the sensor when you are having the tire repaired
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp

This is what I have and it fits very nicely into the center storage compartment of my convertible. I love the GS3s.

Mar 29, 2007 | 12:11 AM

#26

jbondfl

Melting Slicks

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 2,866

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From: Tampa Bay, Go BUCS!!!Go Rays!!!Go Lightning!!!

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonnell

This is what I have and it fits very nicely into the center storage compartment of my convertible. I love the GS3s.

Uh oh, you almost had me convinced. Center Storage compartment? Thats where my sub is going.

Actually I started a thread like this last week. I learned one very important thing. Run-flats are $1500 a set from Tire Rack. The GY equivalent non run-flats are $950. One new wheel - $250 (assuming I ruin one in a blowout)

Thats gotta make me think this one over a little longer. I still have plenty of tread on my RF's so I have time but the cost difference alone is worthy of consideration.

Mar 29, 2007 | 07:04 AM

#27

RonJ

Burning Brakes

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 1,106

Likes: 1

From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cozmo

I have non run flats and love them. I carry a battery powered compressor, a small jack and a patch kit. So far, I have never had to use it. Knock on wood.

RonJ ...

Mar 29, 2007 | 07:27 AM

#28

Speckrig

Intermediate

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 45

Likes: 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMc

Well, I've owned my vert for 14 months and experienced my first flat several months ago. Front tire kicked up a razor blade that found it's way into the rear tread. I aired up the tire and drove to the nearest repair facility and waited 20 minutes while they repaired the tire. It was awesome to be able to drive on the flat for the 10 miles or so that I had to.

To me, this is what it's all about:

I'm not going to drive around in a Corvette, then pull off to the side of the road and feebly wait for help with my AAA card due to a flat tire. I'm also not interested in rolling around on the ground trying to repair a flat with a plug and compressor kit. Screw that. I'm 47, not 27, and DIY flat repair just doesn't interest me in the least.

Bump steer is something I can live with. But not getting stuck on the side of the freeway or whatever isn't a luxury I'm willing to give up. I've changed a flat on the side of a freeway before. Never again. I'm not concerned about the extra nth of cornering performance that non-runflats provide. And if I want a smooth, quiet ride, I'll drive the wife's car. That's what it's for. Runflats kick ***.

I agree 100%