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Run flat tires
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,591
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From: San Jose CA
Funny...i have nonRfs and the other day i noticed i had a slow leak (per DIC) in my left rear. Turns out to be a nail (head was shaved off). I do have a small portable pump and so for the last two days until I can get a spare (got one from tire rack) I have to pump my tire before I go to work. I thought of patching the tire but where the nail is at its just on the side of one of the tread and groove. Worst case I'll patch it later and use it as a spare. Kind of an inconvenience...
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Monticello MN
Ed
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 276
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From: Florida
No Locking Nut Here
I do not have a locking nut on any of my wheels and am reasonably sure the car (2004) was stock when I got it. Bottom line, you may or may not have a locking nut and the only way to know for sure is to look. If one came from the factory the key is located as posted above unless, of course, somebody used it and did not put it back.
I can't agree more with the improvements of the Michelin AS ZP Plus tires offer. After a lot of research I replaced the original Goodyears and the difference was huge. The Goodyears had next to zero traction especially when the temps dropped and were LOUD all of the time. The Michelins made a huge difference - quieter and the grip is amazing compared to the original Goodyears. I did appear to lose some mpg but that is the only down side that I have seen.
I can't agree more with the improvements of the Michelin AS ZP Plus tires offer. After a lot of research I replaced the original Goodyears and the difference was huge. The Goodyears had next to zero traction especially when the temps dropped and were LOUD all of the time. The Michelins made a huge difference - quieter and the grip is amazing compared to the original Goodyears. I did appear to lose some mpg but that is the only down side that I have seen.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
The Michelin PS ZP's (or AS ZP's for all season) are the absolute best runflats you can get. Period.
However, despite some claims here, you can still get better tires in the non-runflat catagory for less money. For example, I just changed out my Pilot Sports ZP's for some Nittos and the difference was remarkable.
This is not ragging on the ZP's, just know that there are better tires out there.
However, despite some claims here, you can still get better tires in the non-runflat catagory for less money. For example, I just changed out my Pilot Sports ZP's for some Nittos and the difference was remarkable.
This is not ragging on the ZP's, just know that there are better tires out there.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 5,515
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From: Silicon Valley and Yosemite, CA
You're not raining on MY parade, because I do carry all of the above mentioned tools, including a flashlight that you didn't mention. They're all neatly stored in a soft zipper bag, in my center rear compartment.
I've carried the same set up in my camping trailer for many years.
Trust me, it works!
I've carried the same set up in my camping trailer for many years.
Trust me, it works!
Many moons ago I wrote up a Tech Tip on the tools I carry, it seems to have gotten lost.
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Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Southwest Kansas
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Another vote here for the Michelin AS/ZPs Like Jet Jock said, night and day difference over the Kuhmo RF that were on it when I bought. mine were $1000 out the door.
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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Michelin AS/Pilot
While I am happy with the noise improvement over the GY F1s (1997 C5), and the performance is good, I am not crazy about the look. For a "Low Profile" tire, seems to look (FAT). However, I live in the Northeast and feel more confident with the AS Tire in the rain.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
On my second set of GY runflats. LOVE the look, don't mind the ride or noise at all. It's a sports car, not a Buick. Besides, my right foot and music drown out all the tire noise anyway. LOVE the runflats! Gotten flats twice in 5 years. WONDERFUL to just drive the car into the shop and get it taken care of.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 666
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From: western springs illinois
Installing Michelin Run Flats Disc Tires 1200 with insurance replacements sensors out the door for my 2003.
Bigger issue....I just bought a 2003 in 2013.....with tires made in 2002...Originals!!!!!!!!!!Museum??
OMG
I guess the need for a flag on the rear end was more important than safety..
In God We Trust but WTF.
Bigger issue....I just bought a 2003 in 2013.....with tires made in 2002...Originals!!!!!!!!!!Museum??
OMG
I guess the need for a flag on the rear end was more important than safety..
In God We Trust but WTF.
Last edited by chuckeb84; May 26, 2013 at 11:27 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 40
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From: Kinston North Carolina
vettespare
I was unaware when I started shopping for my C5 that there was not a spare. When I found out it concerned me a fair amount. I did a general internet search and found a site called www.vettespare.com. What they offer is a little pricey but I think there may be an alternative to them. I don't really want to pay for new RF's. I don't want to be stranded either.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 790
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From: Sebastian Sunshine
I have been running the pilot a/s sport zp runflats for three years now the tires come with a 45,000 mile warrenty and so far with 37,000 on them it looks like they will get the 45,000 plus another five before i will need to buy new ones i have no complaints with these tires they are much better then the goodyear run flats that came with the car...i will probly buy them again when the time comes...
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 119
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From: Minneapolis
According to Google:
UHP stands for Ultra High Performance and refers to a tire meeting the following requirements.
* Rim diameter : over 16 inches
* Aspect ratio : under 55
* Speed rating : over 'V'
Don't know what MP means.....and it was NOT a dumb question.
How about:
Masterful Performance
Mom's Pontiac
UHP stands for Ultra High Performance and refers to a tire meeting the following requirements.
* Rim diameter : over 16 inches
* Aspect ratio : under 55
* Speed rating : over 'V'
Don't know what MP means.....and it was NOT a dumb question.
How about:
Masterful Performance
Mom's Pontiac