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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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I need to replace my tires. Who has good results with QUIET runflats?
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I got some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus run flats in January and I'd say they are certainly the quietest tires I've had on the Corvette.
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Originally Posted by Spatiality
I got some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus run flats in January and I'd say they are certainly the quietest tires I've had on the Corvette.
I have them also and agree.
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The Michelins would be a good choice.
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This subject has been discussed at least 10,000 times. I'll bet you can find some old discussions on here. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Spatiality
I got some Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus run flats in January and I'd say they are certainly the quietest tires I've had on the Corvette.
I got a set last weekend. Quiet and great handling.
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