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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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I Am Looking To Replace My Factory Run Flats On My 04 C5 Just Wondering What You Guys Are Running On Your Vettes ?
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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BF Goodrich KWD 2's

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Dunlop SP 9000 Sports

This topic will cause you too----->
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Not again LOL
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Originally Posted by c5 BearsFan
BF goodrich KWD 2's


and with all the above!
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Just put a set of General Exclaim's on my vette.
Night and day difference from the run flats.Plus I got all 4 installed out the door for $516.00

http://www.generaltire.com/generator...master_en.html

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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get what you feel comfortable with and do a search.
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KUMO run flats they are awasome.
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Michelin Pilot Sport AS ZP on mine. No matter what tire you decide on it will be a remarkable improvement on the Goodyear EMTs. Good luck on your decision!!!!
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Michelin Pilot Sport AS ZP on mine. No matter what tire you decide on it will be a remarkable improvement on the Goodyear EMTs. Good luck on your decision!!!!
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Michelin PS2 - great tire, but expensive.
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you could put 4 bricks under there.....and it's gonna be an improvement over the runflats. I have had good luck with BFG, Mich, Pirelli's...etc.
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Replaced mine with Goodyear EMTs. So far they quiet and smooth running. For me it's all about looking good and security. IMO no other tire looks as good on the C5 and offers as much security. Good luck on what ever you go with.

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks For All The Help I Would Like Somthing Ouieter Do You Guys Get Much Road Noise From Your Tires
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GoodYEar GS-D3...
quiet, sticky, great in the wet .
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I dunno, never had a perceived problem with the OEM Goodyears....All I hear is longtubes and Indys anyhow.
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Look at the reviews on tire rack for the General Exclaim's

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I am going to buy Generals and or Sumitomos Getting rid of Run Flats -
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I am going to buy Generals and or Sumitomos Getting rid of Run Flats -
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Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (non-EMT version). The tread pattern on these tires are SICK!!! Everywhere I go, I get compliments on these tires.

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