killain

2X more quiet than stock. great handling and the lowest level of noise I've been able to get. Great tire overall !

jww193

If the Generals have been discontinued, maybe a new model is on the way??

Marine One

I put Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus on my Annie about 10,000 miles ago. They were an immediate improvement in ride comfort, handling, and noise over the original Goodyear runflats. After 10,000 miles they are as quiet as they were the day they were put on the car. I got them through Tirerack.

corvettepete

I just ordered a set of four Michelin Pilot Sport ZPs for my '99 coupe, from the Tire Rack, to replace the original Goodyear EMTs. Getting them installed on Friday. Can't wait. Will have full report. If you are still unsure about them, read the reviews on the Tire Rack.

o2bnkc

c5-pewter

and I like the rubber lip just above the rim, which helps to guard against "curb rash." GRT

Only in Black

I hated those Goodyear runflats as well. Especially when riding with the top off. I would have ringing in my ears. I agree with the previous posts. The Generals are a good tire and was quite happy with them. When I changed to larger rims, I ordered the Hankooks and find they are very good as well.

RetiredSFC 97

Don't know about OEM, but I have them and they're noisy compared to non runflats. They ride good though

427435

With the Generals being discontinued, it looks like making a choice between the Michelin Pilot Sport AS plus ZP, or or the "regular" Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus.

Has anyone had experience with both of these? Are the ZP tires much stiffer and noisier??

Bigcountry7

I loved those tires. Thought they were very quiet.

JACKAL0PE

I've got the Pilots too and have been very pleased with them.

However, I have to caution you that almost ANY new run-flat will be significantly quieter than ANY worn-out run-flat. Thus, when you first get in the car after buying tires, there's almost always a big improvement.

But having said that, I've had Goodyears, Kuhmos and now the Michelin Pilots and I like the Pilots best by far.

rick4grafx

Nitto Invos are great!

killain

I didn't get fifteen miles from County Corvette who did the work before I get the feeling that this "was a different car". I also bought four new TPSM and had them installed as well (I have a 2003 so the old ones are closer to being 9 years old. Don't know how long they last, but I don't want to break the tire beads anymore than necessary.) But the Michelin's are just a great tire and I bought all for for the cost of 1 front & 1 rear original Good-year's. Can't go wrong with these tires. But they do look smaller on my car than the Good-Year's despite being the exact same size?

k0ts

Another option...
Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Jet-Jock

Just to correct something said earlier; the mileage limit on run flats is this you can go up to 50 miles at 55 mph or less on zero pressure and still repair the tire. If you go over 50 miles up to 200 miles, you MUST replace the tire. They set the 200 mile limit as a maximum, hopefully you have found a place for repairs by 200 miles.

Michelin is the same but only publishes the first part, that is 50 miles at 55 mph or less, you can repair the tire. Otherwise replace.

The loudness of an OEM F1 Eagle EMT with 14K miles on it compared to a brand new Michelin A/S ZP is significant (I know this one as my OEMs had the 14K when I changed them). They all start getting noisy after about 18K to 24K.

The true test is the loudness of the Goodyear F1 Eagle F1 EMT with 20k miles on it vs. a brand new Goodyear F1 Eagle F1 EMT.

And repeat for each model, i.e., a well used Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP can be quite loud compared to a brand new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP.


Oh, the Goodyear F1 Eagle EMT has a wider thread width then the Michelin Pilot Sport. I believe the difference is 10.3" vs 9.0".

enokcud

Nitto Invos the best ride with out the noise.

Vega$Vette

Hankook V12s

Best tire for the money on the market

av8or

If you're looking for (relatively) unbiased opinion..... go to the Tire Rack website and compare the various aspects of tires that are important to you. They rate 'Noise Comfort" along with wet and dry traction, etc.

Since you're from Minnesota, the suggestion of Michelin AS (all season) run flats should resonate. Even if you don't drive in snow.... they'll provide better traction when the temps get below 35 degrees.

427435

I'm still wondering if there's much difference between Michelin Pilot Sport AS plus ZP, or or the "regular" Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus in ride comfort and noise.


Anyone else with the non-runflat Pilot Sports??

ghost.223

I have wondered this for a long time as well. I hope someone who has had both versions can answer.