Run Flats
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Run Flats
Looking for input from y'all with recommendations on run flats or zero-pressure tires. I've had the factory Goodyears and currently am running on Michelin Pilot Sports. Are there any other run flat / zero pressure tire recommendations out there?
Thanks much!
Thanks much!
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Goodyear's are the only other ones that I know of. You can go on www.tirerack.com and find all the available run crap tires for you car.
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The other two I know of are Kumho and Firestone.
I had the Firestone SZ50's. They were better handling and quieter than the GY's... But still were far inferior in ride and performance to the GoodYear GS D3's I now have...
I had the Firestone SZ50's. They were better handling and quieter than the GY's... But still were far inferior in ride and performance to the GoodYear GS D3's I now have...
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Dumped my run flats for some Pilots...Had a flat last fall half way across Wyoming in the middle of the night..You are all kidding yourselves with your little air compressors and your tire patch kits..
Went back to run flats (Kuhmo's) pronto....
Went back to run flats (Kuhmo's) pronto....
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I'm running Firestone Firehawk runflats on mine and like them alot. A lot less noise, nice ride and very good handling compared to the Goodyears.
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I picked up a nail in the Maryland Mountains coming back from Carlisle a couple of years ago and experienced 1st hand why GM put run flats on the car. I have Pilot Sport ZPs on my car and I'm happy with them. Wouldn't even consider the alturnative. I hate walking!
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Somewhere in my travels on this site I recall reading that ONLY two brands of runflats are repairable, the Goodyear EMTs and the Michelin Pilot Sports ZPs. Something to consider if you’re in the market for runflats. Good luck with your selection.
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