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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I've been away from the forums for quite a while. Can I get an update of what good runflats are out there? Base or Z06 sizes.
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.

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Are Goodyear run flats still rubbish? Last time I was here, I believe Kumho and Firestone had decent budget run flats.
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Don't know about the other two, but yeah, the consensus seems to be that the Goodyear's are garbage.

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The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.

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The sooner you get rid of them, the sooner you start to enjoy you Corvette on the road. Bought a full set of Michelin Pilot Sports ps/2 z/p's, The best money I ever spent on my 2003 Corvette.
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The sooner you get rid of them, the sooner you start to enjoy you Corvette on the road. Bought a full set of Michelin Pilot Sports ps/2 z/p's, The best money I ever spent on my 2003 Corvette.
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The sooner you get rid of them, the sooner you start to enjoy you Corvette on the road. Bought a full set of Michelin Pilot Sports ps/2 z/p's, The best money I ever spent on my 2003 Corvette.
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The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.

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I have them and they ride great, quiet and give you the security of a run flat.
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Originally Posted by DSTURBD
The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.
Have only seen good reviews on these tires.

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Are Goodyear run flats still rubbish? Last time I was here, I believe Kumho and Firestone had decent budget run flats.
I'm not a real fan of the Goodyears - I think the Michelin tires are better. Not sure about Kumho, but Firestone does not make the runflats in C5 sizes anymore - Tire Rack shows some of the rears available, but they are on closeout and have just a few in stock.
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Im happy with the Michelins, went to them after getting a flat. Mines a DD and they work pretty good in the rain.
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The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.

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The Michelin Pilot Sport Z/P's seem to be very popular among those running run flats.

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Originally Posted by VETJAZZ
I have them and they ride great, quiet and give you the security of a run flat.


I went with the forum recommendations on these and have been very happy that I did.
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