i hate runflats..
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Burning Brakes
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i hate runflats..
i'm scareed to go fast on the stock runflats because they are so hard it feels like i'm sliding across the street at all times. what tires do you all run an you stock wheels? (i have thinspokes) anyone have the nitto "INVZO'S"?
PS---i want the most grip w/o having to get some radials.... just some damn good street tires.
tia
PS---i want the most grip w/o having to get some radials.... just some damn good street tires.
tia
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I love my runflats. I'll never drive without them. Whenever I drive fast, I feel like I'm glued to the road. Maybe you have some other issues?
I've heard really good things about the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, and the BF Goodrich G-force T/A KDW 2's.
I've heard really good things about the Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, and the BF Goodrich G-force T/A KDW 2's.
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I run the Michelin runflats
Michelin All Season Zero Pressure (AS ZP)
Thet still give the protection of runflats but have a softer sidewall (rated for 50 miles flat not 200). The noise and handling is way better than the stock
If you go non run flat the choice is a lot wider.
Michelin All Season Zero Pressure (AS ZP)
Thet still give the protection of runflats but have a softer sidewall (rated for 50 miles flat not 200). The noise and handling is way better than the stock
If you go non run flat the choice is a lot wider.
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Just say 
to runflats
to runflats
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I run the Michelin runflats
Michelin All Season Zero Pressure (AS ZP)
Thet still give the protection of runflats but have a softer sidewall (rated for 50 miles flat not 200). The noise and handling is way better than the stock
If you go non run flat the choice is a lot wider.
Michelin All Season Zero Pressure (AS ZP)
Thet still give the protection of runflats but have a softer sidewall (rated for 50 miles flat not 200). The noise and handling is way better than the stock
If you go non run flat the choice is a lot wider.
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I like my BFG G-Forces, I dumped the run flats 2 WEEKS after buying the car. My car would skip literally 1-2' in a corner when cold. I have the original G-forces and the grip is incredible, and they were reasonable, tire Rack, all four, $730.!!! I have floored my car in 2nd gear in the rain, no issue, cold weather, no issue. Great tire for the money!!
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I've run Firestone Firehawks, Goodyear EMTs, Michelin Pilot Sport IIs, and Goodyear F1 Supercars. So far I like like the Firestone Firehawsk the best.
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Run Flats are right depending on your decision of comfort level and risk zone.
My decision was to go with Vredstein Sessenta's I went with 275/40/ZR17 98Y on the front and 295/35ZR18 103Y on the rear of my 01 vert.
No fitment issues. No rubbing or scuffing, just a nice change from the noisey, hard riding, slick sliding, EMT's that now adorn a corner in my garage......
My decision was to go with Vredstein Sessenta's I went with 275/40/ZR17 98Y on the front and 295/35ZR18 103Y on the rear of my 01 vert.
No fitment issues. No rubbing or scuffing, just a nice change from the noisey, hard riding, slick sliding, EMT's that now adorn a corner in my garage......
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZPs.
Or consider a new set of GY F1 EMTs, because supposedly they have improved the tire since it's OEM days on the C5.
Still going to be harder than Michelin's because the GY go 200 miles on zero pressure and the Michelins just 50 miles.
Or consider a new set of GY F1 EMTs, because supposedly they have improved the tire since it's OEM days on the C5.
Still going to be harder than Michelin's because the GY go 200 miles on zero pressure and the Michelins just 50 miles.
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Honestly anyone who drives on run-flats is too chicken **** to use their AAA card when their car gets a flat...
The ride is terrible on run-flats and their cost is astronomical.
But just wait for the 3 ppl to chime on how their run-flats saved their lifes...
The ride is terrible on run-flats and their cost is astronomical.
But just wait for the 3 ppl to chime on how their run-flats saved their lifes...
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Plus on how many long trips do you actually take the vette?
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Run flats superiority on long trips doesn't make sense either... good luck trying to find a run crap tire in the middle of no where when you get a flat! Yea guess what it is not like you can drive on the "flat" run flat for more than 50 miles anyways...
And then get ready to get shafted for $600 by your friendly billy bob store after it takes them 2 weeks to order a tire for you since they don't carry run flats.
And then get ready to get shafted for $600 by your friendly billy bob store after it takes them 2 weeks to order a tire for you since they don't carry run flats.
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i'm scareed to go fast on the stock runflats because they are so hard it feels like i'm sliding across the street at all times. what tires do you all run an you stock wheels? (i have thinspokes) anyone have the nitto "INVZO'S"?
PS---i want the most grip w/o having to get some radials.... just some damn good street tires.
tia
PS---i want the most grip w/o having to get some radials.... just some damn good street tires.
tia
Here is an interesting article that discusses this tire.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...Run+Flat+Facts
Having said all of this - any tire that is going on eight years old will dry out. And when the rubber dries out, it becomes less pliable. This loss of pliability will contribute to the feeling that the tire is harder, feels less sticky and they begin to make more noise.
I'm not defending the OEM EMT's - but I think it is important to understand the reason why the tire demonstrates the characteristics about which we all complain.
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Run flats superiority on long trips doesn't make sense either... good luck trying to find a run crap tire in the middle of no where when you get a flat! Yea guess what it is not like you can drive on the "flat" run flat for more than 50 miles anyways...
And then get ready to get shafted for $600 by your friendly billy bob store after it takes them 2 weeks to order a tire for you since they don't carry run flats.
And then get ready to get shafted for $600 by your friendly billy bob store after it takes them 2 weeks to order a tire for you since they don't carry run flats.
Just get them patched and drive on
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
Not nice to call folks names just because they pick a different tire than you
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The Goodyear runflats do suck, their really loud, not predictable, and have no grip at all- quite dangerous imo.
I got rid of them last week, went with the michelin PS2s. Yes they are expensive, but they are amazing! The car feels so much better.
I got rid of them last week, went with the michelin PS2s. Yes they are expensive, but they are amazing! The car feels so much better.