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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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I am looking at some new OEM front tires for my C5 Coupe and would like to know the difference i the two tires below (if any).

GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 GS EMT RUNFLAT 245/45/17


GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT5 EMT 245 45/ 17

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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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Can someone please help me? i need to make a quick decision...Thank you!!
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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check tirerack, nct is a new car tire and probably doesn't have the wear factor?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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The NCT has a 240-A-A, W speed rating/168MPH
The F1 is 300-AA-A, 300, Y rating/186MPH
This means they wear faster, have less dry traction, and can't be driven as fast safely.
Hope this helps.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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Excellent response. Thanks for the education!! I was wondering if anyone was running these on their C5's?
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