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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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looking for tires wheels for C5. I want to stay with original look. I pulling toward Michelin...I have run flats, noisy but take long trips in car would prefer to stay with
I noticed yesterday right front tire, inside no tread...alignment problem?
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1999, 19k, original Goodyear tires, only notice on right front.
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alignment and or balance . . .lots of good reading on the topic of wheels . . check out the forum sponsors for best prices/options . .
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1999, 19k, original Goodyear tires, only notice on right front.
14 year old tires = death wish. Replace them with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP. You won't be sorry.
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14 year old tires = death wish. Replace them with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP. You won't be sorry.
I agree, just checked my recently purchased 99 and the fronts are 9 yrs old. Already ordered 4 new ones.
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I have been pricing the Michelin Pilot today. Reviews say 37000 miles and quit compared to Goodyear. Thanks
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I think you will find it is an alignment issue. I have noticed several owners I know replacing their fronts before the rears. The extreme wear on the inside is a giveaway. By the way I have also been looking at the Michlin ps as2. Just got a quote from Discount Tire for about 600 dollars cheaper than thr Goodyear Run Flats. With a better ride, longer tread life and all season capability I think I'm sold.
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If you want to stick with runflats, the Michelins are about the best choice. However, if you do eventually consider non-runflats, I'd recommend the Hankook Ventus V12 EVOs - great pricing, very smooth/quiet ride and the car handles well with them on.
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Have had GoodYear EMTs on my old car for years, Michelin Pilot ZPs on my new car. The difference in ride and noise is night and day favoring the Michelins.
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'89 that has had c5 rims, i think, put on it. chrome and 1" bigger on the rear. Besides the speedometer being off, any issues i should look for. Shifts really early unless i'm on it pretty good, normal?
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