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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Hey gis this is a beautful day in Tennessee. Just right for riding. would like to ask what you fellows use on your c-5's for run flat tires. I have a 01 with 18 inch on rear and 17 inch on front. second question!!!
I have sumitomo tires all around now. are they good and what is your opionion on these tires. thanks ken
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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i recommend losing the run flats and get normal tires
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A lot of members here use the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires for runflats. Right now I have a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo non-runflats on my car and like them a lot - good ride, handling and very low road noise.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus NON run flats on my '04 TRC. I could not be happier. The tires we replaced were the factory GY Eagle run flats. Those tires were the worst.

It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car. My wife and I took a road trip in March from Florida to Louisville, stopping at the Museum and for a Plant tour. What a pleasure! We made the return trip of 920 miles home all in one day and were still comfortable at the end of the day.

I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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I ran the Sumitomo HTRZII tires for a couple years and for the price they are a great tire, I always run non-runflats, Bridgestone 760 are on the car now and I really like them.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
A lot of members here use the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires for runflats. Right now I have a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo non-runflats on my car and like them a lot - good ride, handling and very low road noise.


I love mine. But they need to warm up to feel the best response, however, that is a very minor issue.
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Originally Posted by GEMcLean
I put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus NON run flats on my '04 TRC. I could not be happier. The tires we replaced were the factory GY Eagle run flats. Those tires were the worst.

It made so much difference in the ride, noise level and traction, it seems like a new car. My wife and I took a road trip in March from Florida to Louisville, stopping at the Museum and for a Plant tour. What a pleasure! We made the return trip of 920 miles home all in one day and were still comfortable at the end of the day.

I highly recommend the Pilot Sports. They are wonderful!
Wow, amazing! How many hours drive time? I'm lucky if I can do 700 miles in my Explorer....
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Wow, amazing! How many hours drive time? I'm lucky if I can do 700 miles in my Explorer....
600 at once is my limit and thats in anything, vette or chrysler 300
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I ran the Sumitomo HTRZII tires for a couple years and for the price they are a great tire, I always run non-runflats, Bridgestone 760 are on the car now and I really like them.
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Im running the Bridgestone 760 myself. Best tire Ive ever owned Mr.Bill. Tire is great in the dry/wet. If youre looking for a reasonably priced replacement tire, Bridgestone 760.
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
Wow, amazing! How many hours drive time? I'm lucky if I can do 700 miles in my Explorer....
We were on the road for 15 1/2 hours, but stopped to visit friends in Atlanta for an hour and a half, so 14 actual driving. Our C5's are great cars!
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I ran the Sumitomo HTRZII tires for a couple years and for the price they are a great tire, I always run non-runflats, Bridgestone 760 are on the car now and I really like them.
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bill I am assuming that these sumitomo's are not run flat???thanks ken
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