It's a weekend car...I'll now carry a plug kit and small compressor...Along with getting a 100% better ride!!
Goodyear Runflat Costs
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 11,148
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From: U S A
It depends on how you define performance. The Goodyear's are rated for driving with no air pressure for up to 200 miles @ highway speeds and have the ability to be repaired after extended driving without air. The Michelins have only a 50 mile limit. I'd say in an emergency and driving in a remote area the better performing tire is obvious. It's all about needs and choices.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
From: NE Ohio & So Cal
It depends on how you define performance. The Goodyear's are rated for driving with no air pressure for up to 200 miles @ highway speeds and have the ability to be repaired after extended driving without air. The Michelins have only a 50 mile limit. I'd say in an emergency and driving in a remote area the better performing tire is obvious. It's all about needs and choices.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 262
Likes: 1
From: St. Petersburg FL
Goodyear has chosen to build their new World Headquarters right here in Northeastern Ohio while many manufacturers are running to Mexico and various foreign countries while many whine about our U.S.economy? I have to hang with Goodyear as I applaud their comittment 
I've stayed with the OEM's and never perceived any noise issues although I don't have any other brands to compare to. Really, what I primarily hear in the Vette is ARH longtubes and Corsa Indys
I've stayed with the OEM's and never perceived any noise issues although I don't have any other brands to compare to. Really, what I primarily hear in the Vette is ARH longtubes and Corsa Indys
Everyone is always bitching about jobs going overseas and then shop at Chinamart er.. Walmart to save a couple bucks.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,561
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From: Clark NJ
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
It depends on how you define performance. The Goodyear's are rated for driving with no air pressure for up to 200 miles @ highway speeds and have the ability to be repaired after extended driving without air. The Michelins have only a 50 mile limit. I'd say in an emergency and driving in a remote area the better performing tire is obvious. It's all about needs and choices.
Last year I replaced all four GY Runflats with four GY Runflats. I wouldn't consider any other tire. I don't race my Vette. I use it for cruising and these tires give me security. BTW, no other RF looks as good as the GY Runflats.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Hopewell Junction NY
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Columbia MO
Jacks996
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From: eagle mountain lake tx
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