No more "Run Flats" for me
01-15-2013, 08:42 PM
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No more "Run Flats" for me
I recently purchased a low mileage 02 Vert (my 7th Corvette) with the original Goodyear "Run Flats". The tires were showing ware, very harsh ride and very noisy so I purchased a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus ZP (Run Flats). Improved all of the above, but I'm still not happy with the ride and noise as the wife & I are getting older now (62) and enjoying comfort & quite more and more. I'm going to stock up on Green Slime and a portable 12V air compressor and put a set of non run flats on the car. Anyone local interested in the practically new Michelins "run flats", I'll take $700.00 for the set of 4. They have approx 1000 miles on them. Like brand new!
I'm in Eastern NC.
I'm in Eastern NC.
01-15-2013, 08:43 PM
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Might buy some spare TPMS sensors - once they are slimed, they are toast.
01-15-2013, 08:48 PM
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Just get the air compressor and a plug kit - that should do the job until you can get a flat tire plugged and patched. If you want the Slime product, I would only use it as a last resort - as mentioned it will mess up the TPS.
Heck of a price on the Michelins - you might want to post them for sale in the C5 Parts for Sale section.
Heck of a price on the Michelins - you might want to post them for sale in the C5 Parts for Sale section.
01-15-2013, 11:28 PM
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Yep, I just turn up the XM and the tires don't sound so loud.
01-16-2013, 12:24 AM
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01-16-2013, 06:35 AM
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I run the Pilot Sport A/S non run flats
and love them. Quiet and smooth for a Vette. Balance with little to no weight! I too, could not stand the OEM run flats. I carry a small compressor and plug kit, but for $12, or $6 a year, ( can't remember, as I insure both cars) I have USAA road service.
01-16-2013, 07:59 AM
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I haven't had a flat in over 30 years. Either its time, or uncommon. No run flats, no repair kits. But I do have several roadside assistance plans
01-18-2013, 06:26 PM
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At 53, I can't see the thought of me on my knees on the side of the road with a can of goop and an air compressor. I'd rather keep my knee cartilage and my pants and hands clean and just drive to get the Michelin R/F patched. But, to each his own. When I want a quiet, smooth ride, I'll drive the wife's Caddy CTS.
01-18-2013, 08:49 PM
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I've got the Michelin Pilot run flats and really like them. I don't hear the tires above the engine noise so I'm curious as to why yours are so noisy.
01-18-2013, 09:55 PM
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Great price for someone! I've had my Michelin (Z/P's) since June. Love 'em.
Personally, I'm trying to picture myself on the side of a highway, or on some desert road in Arizona, squirming around in the rocks in 100+ degree temps, trying to get under an already low car, attempting to find a hole to plug so I can be on my way. Actually, I can't imagine it in any location or weather condition! My insurance offers free towing and the ride on my Michelin ZP's is just fine.
Personally, I'm trying to picture myself on the side of a highway, or on some desert road in Arizona, squirming around in the rocks in 100+ degree temps, trying to get under an already low car, attempting to find a hole to plug so I can be on my way. Actually, I can't imagine it in any location or weather condition! My insurance offers free towing and the ride on my Michelin ZP's is just fine.