I need to replace one tire.
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I need to replace one tire.
One of my rear tires has a nail in it right where the tread starts wrapping around the sidewall.
It's a Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. (non-runflat).
I don't want to plug/patch it. I just wouldn't be comfortable with that.
My question is, my rear tires have 15,000 miles on it. If I replace one will it make a difference the way it rides and feels?
Thanks,
Rock
It's a Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. (non-runflat).
I don't want to plug/patch it. I just wouldn't be comfortable with that.
My question is, my rear tires have 15,000 miles on it. If I replace one will it make a difference the way it rides and feels?
Thanks,
Rock
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I agree - check with the Tire Rack and see if they have any GS-D3s in stock.
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In in 7 years of owning C5's I have replaced 1 tire a few times. Its not gonna be a problem.
If you are on the road like I am, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
"Performance" and 'getting down the road' are two different things in my book. I never noticed anything except for peace of mind.
WHen you have the time (or $$$$) get the other one (s)... whatever.
If you are on the road like I am, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
"Performance" and 'getting down the road' are two different things in my book. I never noticed anything except for peace of mind.
WHen you have the time (or $$$$) get the other one (s)... whatever.
