) each, I'm betting they were the Goodyear run-craps. 
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new tires for 99
took my 99 coupe in for a oil change and found a nail in the rear tire. both rear tires were getting low on tread so i had to get two new rear tires. oh my god 450 dollars a tire and 60 bucks a tire to mount and balance. 
almost a grand in just two tires. i could have repalced all four tires on my truck for that. i guess owning a vette comes with a price. just venting!!!
almost a grand in just two tires. i could have repalced all four tires on my truck for that. i guess owning a vette comes with a price. just venting!!!
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I am in process of installing 4 new General UHP non-RF tires on my 2004. Total cost - $700.
Seems like you paid a lot of money for 2 tires. I have no problem spending the money, so long as there's a really valid reason for spending it. For me, I ain't gonna be racing or driving at 160mph, so I figure the Generals are just fine.
Seems like you paid a lot of money for 2 tires. I have no problem spending the money, so long as there's a really valid reason for spending it. For me, I ain't gonna be racing or driving at 160mph, so I figure the Generals are just fine.
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yup they were goodyear tires and yes they are RF tires i guess thats what cost. the other problem is my wifes 2003 vert needs front tires and they cost the same as my 99 rear tires. her tires are so worn on the inside edges i made her garage it until i can save up enough the get her tires.
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Seriously look at Michelin Pilot Sport either A/S Plus ZP or PS2 ZP.
I just updated my A/S ZPs to the Plus models (2 gen) and it was just at a grand for all four with road force balancing.
I just updated my A/S ZPs to the Plus models (2 gen) and it was just at a grand for all four with road force balancing.
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There were other alternatives that would have been less expensive, but that is hindsight now. At least you have some good tires on the car.
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LOL, yeah man, I've got AAA. Plus I am ditching the OE Goodyear run-flats for General UHP's. I just examined one of the old Goodyear RF's at the tire installer. The tire is hard as a damn rock. The sidewalls are built to take the weight of the car, even with no air in there. Now I understand why the RF's ride so hard and why they are so LOUDDDDDDD.....-
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Be advised that you will be getting at least $500 back from buying Goodyear OEM runflats (over non-runflats).
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
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Be advised that you will be getting at least $500 back from buying Goodyear OEM runflats (over non-runflats).
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
Better mileage with RF's? OK, I'll give you that point. But the non-RF's will handle better (in some instances), they'll definitely ride better (less unsprung weight), AND the non-RF's will give better acceleration. Here's an article where they tested the two types of tires side-by-side: http://www.corvette-express.com/news.php
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Be advised that you will be getting at least $500 back from buying Goodyear OEM runflats (over non-runflats).
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
You see, because of the stiff sidewalls, OEM Runflats get 10% better gas mileage over non-runflats (and better mileage from the other brand runflats also). Figuring at LEAST 25,000 miles (I get 45,000 miles from rears and 55,000 miles from fronts) tire life and a 10% savings from 20 mpg to 22 mpg, you will save 250 gallons at $2 per gallon, that's $500. These numbers are also conservative.
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Better mileage with RF's? OK, I'll give you that point. But the non-RF's will handle better (in some instances), they'll definitely ride better (less unsprung weight), AND the non-RF's will give better acceleration. Here's an article where they tested the two types of tires side-by-side: http://www.corvette-express.com/news.php
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Corvette Enthusiast magazine also did a comparison, they got about 3 mpg difference. They compared OEM runflats to Goodyear GS-D3s (which are usually rated at the tops for handling) and found that the Runflats handled BETTER ! This is due to stiff sidewalls (and possibly wider tread). Now they did find that Runflats did NOT hookup as well for acceleration (again due to stiff sidewall, think how soft sidewall drag slicks work), and they were noiser and rougher riding.
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