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mich tires
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Cruising
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mich tires
I am about to buy some back tires for my 2004 vet.
I have 30000 miles on them
Problem is do I go with michelins firestone or goodyear or should I go with non runflats.
Seem to be having a problem getting good years
What do you do with reg tires (non run flats)
?Can we buy a small spare or do you use the fix a flat in a can and tire plugs?
I have 30000 miles on them
Problem is do I go with michelins firestone or goodyear or should I go with non runflats.
Seem to be having a problem getting good years
What do you do with reg tires (non run flats)
?Can we buy a small spare or do you use the fix a flat in a can and tire plugs?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,649
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From: My Garage. Upstate, SC
I am about to buy some back tires for my 2004 vet.
I have 30000 miles on them
Problem is do I go with michelins firestone or goodyear or should I go with non runflats.
Seem to be having a problem getting good years
What do you do with reg tires (non run flats)
?Can we buy a small spare or do you use the fix a flat in a can and tire plugs?
I have 30000 miles on them
Problem is do I go with michelins firestone or goodyear or should I go with non runflats.
Seem to be having a problem getting good years
What do you do with reg tires (non run flats)
?Can we buy a small spare or do you use the fix a flat in a can and tire plugs?
Firestone, Perrelis, Bridgestone, Kuhmo, Goodyear, Goodrich... its all up to you. Some of the tread patterns are too wild for me. I like the way the F1's look on the car, with the block treads.
Tire Rack has some good reviews and tech info. I'm starting to get serious about replacing mine too. I want Mich's, but I'm still looking at others too.
The tire goo will ruin your pressure sensors -TPM's. Theres a new formula out that says its safe for TPM's, but I'm not gonna try it. I'm going non-RF's when the time comes. They're cheaper, stick better and are quieter.
Buy a small, cheap compressor you can run from the cigar lighter, a tire plug kit and a small jack. Also get the towing option from your insurance, credit card or AAA. Search the forum, you'll find lots of info about the small jacks, compressors, etc.
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2007
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Thanks for all the sugestions
I never even thought of the tire presure sensors
So I definately will not be using the seal a tire in a can.
Still don't know what route to go for the run flats or not
again Thanks
I never even thought of the tire presure sensors
So I definately will not be using the seal a tire in a can.
Still don't know what route to go for the run flats or not
again Thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: edmonton ab
Kumhos. You can get a whole set for less than the runflat rears. I think I paid just over $500. I haven't had a flat tire in over 10 years. I can't recommend paying twice as much money for a noisy low performing tire just for the extremely unlikely event of a flat.
There are better tires out there than Kumhos or course, and they are all cheaper than the runflats.
There are better tires out there than Kumhos or course, and they are all cheaper than the runflats.
Thread Starter
Cruising
Joined: Jul 2007
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Thanks for all the info
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I have Michelin Pilot Sport AS ZPs (runflats)
If you are happy with the price you'll be happy with the tires. Enjoy the quieter ride
If you are happy with the price you'll be happy with the tires. Enjoy the quieter ride
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
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From: Waldorf MD
Michelin makes the only all season runflat tire I know of. So, if you need a cold weather tire (and some light snow) and WANT A RUNFLAT IT IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE.
Goodyear GSD3 is one of the best non-runflat summer tires. Great in rain.
Michelin is bringing out a new summer runflat for the C5 this summer.
I have stayed with Goodyear OEM Runflats. They are widest tire by far, handle best (yes they do), get 3 miles per gallon better gas mileage than non-runflats, and can go 200 miles flat. Non-runflats ride better and hook up (acceleration) better, and are not as noisey.
Goodyear GSD3 is one of the best non-runflat summer tires. Great in rain.
Michelin is bringing out a new summer runflat for the C5 this summer.
I have stayed with Goodyear OEM Runflats. They are widest tire by far, handle best (yes they do), get 3 miles per gallon better gas mileage than non-runflats, and can go 200 miles flat. Non-runflats ride better and hook up (acceleration) better, and are not as noisey.
Le Mans Master
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From: If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. South West Florida / Livin' The Dream
St. Jude Donor '12
Thanks for all the info
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,725
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From: Warrington Pa.
Your profile isn't fill out but if you live in a cold weather area, during the winter you need to warm up the PS-2's before you put any power to the rear. Don't ask, I just tossed the underwear in the trash...
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,592
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From: St Louis MO
Thanks for all the info
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made
again thanks
I personally would not use the "fix a flat" type product in either a run flat or non-runflat type tire. No one can convince me that they won't plug up the tiny hole in the TPS. Even if you could clean them, why make work. There are also some shops that won't try to repair a tire with that stuff in them.
Enjoy your Michs.
Thread Starter
Cruising
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pilot tires
I had lost my password and haven't been on this site for some time chatting.Just an update on my run flats. I am now on my second set of michelin pilots .I do really like them but they do wear down fast. especially the rear ones. This year I went on a trip to Gattlinburg with new rear tires where I picked up a metal screw . I had some time finding someone to repair it no one wanted to touch it and no one had any new pilots , all had to be ordered in. Finally went to Ashville and had better luck and was on my way.
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