I need new tires!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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From: The Woodlands TX
I need new tires!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have a 2001 Corvette Convertible currently with OE Goodyear Eagle Runflats that I bought 2.5 years ago. I need to replace the rear 18 inch tires.
Does anyone have an experience with any other CHEAPER RUNFLAT tires????????
I have been reading reviews of Kumho Ecsta MX much more price friendly.
Your info very much appreciated.
Does anyone have an experience with any other CHEAPER RUNFLAT tires????????
I have been reading reviews of Kumho Ecsta MX much more price friendly.
Your info very much appreciated.
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Spoke to tire shop today. they are recommending getting away from run flats and buying a can of fix a flat. "normal tires" are much less expensive. use the fix a flat for spare/air and go straight to tire shop. have them rinse the wheel off when the tire is fixed. he is recommending nitto 555 extreme.
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Spoke to tire shop today. they are recommending getting away from run flats and buying a can of fix a flat. "normal tires" are much less expensive. use the fix a flat for spare/air and go straight to tire shop. have them rinse the wheel off when the tire is fixed. he is recommending nitto 555 extreme.
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I ran a set of Firestone Firehawk runflats on my '00 - I was very pleased with their performance. Haven't checked prices in a while, but I believe they are cheaper in price than the Goodyears.
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I went the non-runflat route, with Goodyear GSD3's. Great tire! Put together a kit with a compressor, some plugs, pliers, gloves, towels, etc. Fortunately, I've only had to use it in my driveway. But it did the trick.
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The Z06 did not have TPS, so there was no concern about damaging a sensor.
For folks who choose to drive on non-runflats, the difference in tire cost, coupled with improved ride and handling, may well offset the risk (and expense) of having to replace a sensor.
Roscoe118,
Unless Kumho has stopped making the former, the Ecsta MX is available as both a runflat and non-runflat tire. The runflat is called an MX XRP, at least on TireRack's website.
For folks who choose to drive on non-runflats, the difference in tire cost, coupled with improved ride and handling, may well offset the risk (and expense) of having to replace a sensor.
Roscoe118,
Unless Kumho has stopped making the former, the Ecsta MX is available as both a runflat and non-runflat tire. The runflat is called an MX XRP, at least on TireRack's website.
Last edited by wamara; Jan 28, 2010 at 04:18 PM.
That chit makes a mess inside the tire. Just ask any guy that's had to remove a tire with it in it.
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I run the sumitomo hrtz2 and have a new set in the garage waiting for the right rims to put them on. I got nearly 25k miles of fantastic use out of my first set and they still have at least 2-3k mile maybe more left in them. They are slippery when it is below freezing. Cannot beat them, imo.
I will never run runflats again. the compromise of performance for fear of a flat is crazy. I got a flat on run flats and destroyed the tire and the rim going way less than 20 miles at slow speeds. Once you lose the run flats, you will never go back
I will never run runflats again. the compromise of performance for fear of a flat is crazy. I got a flat on run flats and destroyed the tire and the rim going way less than 20 miles at slow speeds. Once you lose the run flats, you will never go back
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I went with non runflat Nitto Invo's. All 4 tires were a little over $750 installed, been very happy with the ride quality and much quiter also.