Tires
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Joined: Jan 2008
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From: oregon
tons of threads on this, if you stay in stock sizes you have a couple good choices
best performance in a street tire: bridgestone RE-11
best value: hankook v12
really isn't much else to debate. these two have the market cornered. there's kdw's but they are no better than a v12. the michelin all seasons may be something if you're after maximum noise reduction. the nitto nt05 is basically a RE11 in a cheaper wrapper but forces you into non oem 285 35 18 and 255 40 17 sizes
go to tire rack and look at the re11 and v12, see which fits your goals. the re11 should pull 1g on the skidpad, the v12.....it would be .9 something. not as fast and with less traction but also much cheaper
best performance in a street tire: bridgestone RE-11
best value: hankook v12
really isn't much else to debate. these two have the market cornered. there's kdw's but they are no better than a v12. the michelin all seasons may be something if you're after maximum noise reduction. the nitto nt05 is basically a RE11 in a cheaper wrapper but forces you into non oem 285 35 18 and 255 40 17 sizes
go to tire rack and look at the re11 and v12, see which fits your goals. the re11 should pull 1g on the skidpad, the v12.....it would be .9 something. not as fast and with less traction but also much cheaper
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
non run flats are a better ride then the OEM Tires I run Goodyear GS-D3 non run flats and bought a tire plug kit and a wagner air pump have had the car 6 plus yrs not one flat 
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Search could really be your friend here but as for me, I like the peace of mind that the runflats provide me. But I take road trips in mine and I don't want to be caught out by the side of the road.
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I went with non-runflats when I changed my tires. It really comes down to what you prefer - the added security of the runflats or a better ride/handling with non-runflats.
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Joined: Aug 2011
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From: oswego new york
New vette owner here, and I'm in the process of searching for new tires also. I like the idea of peace of mind and wouldn't consider anything but run flats. Some how waiting for AAA or trying to fix a tire perhaps in a dark desolate area isn't very appealing to me.
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Joined: Nov 2011
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From: san diego ca
I had the exact same train of thought, but after 6 mos of bone jaring ride on the Michelin's, I went back to Discount Tire, and traded them in for a set of Kumho's. 100% better ride and the car still corners like a race car.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Simi Valley CA
I just bought a set of Hankook tires from America's/Discount Tire. I spent some time checking all possibilities. Had a hard time making up my mind on runflat or non runflat. Had two sets of GoodYear Runflats and wasn't happy about the noise factor plus they where very expensive. Finally decided to try the Hankooks. They are quieter and I can use the bluetooth again. Before with the GoodYears everyone complained that they couldn't hear me. They can hear me loud and clear now. Figured for the price I could almost buy three sets of Hankooks for the price of one set of the GoodYears. I did buy a jack, small compressor, tire repair kit and a can of fix-a-flat. Also plyers etc. just in case, but also have my AAA card. Time will tell if I made the right decision.
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Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Colony TX
I'm getting ready to order Nitto non-runflats on mine. I've owned nothing but run flats for a long time for the "security" but I'm tired of the hard ride. I've driven for 38 years and I've never had a flat. I've picked up plenty of nails in my truck and my vette but the tire never went flat. Knock on wood, but I'm ready for a better riding sports car. I figure the money I'll save will pay for plenty of tows.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Oceanside California
The V12's or the NT05's have my vote. Great and cheap tires. I did NT05's, want to try the Hancooks next. Run-flats are a terrible ride, less performance, and too expensive. I pay 75 bucks a year for AAA membership and have 4 tows that I may never use. If it happens, no big deal.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Tulsa OK
Non-runflats for me and I love my Potenza's. I added a plugging kit and air compressor to the on-board tools and I feel just fine. I also carry a small scissor jack and hockey puck which is overkill but it makes me more comfortable on the road. I've put over 150K miles on motorcycles and never had a spare but I have had flats. Worst case: 5 am, southern Mojave desert, 88 degrees. Pulled out the screw, plugged the tire, aired it up with my 12 volt compressor and back on the road in thirty minutes.
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