C5 Time for Tires.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: West Branch, MI
Tire time here also. Fronts are decent.....rears, not so much. I am fortunate to have a mechanic I've used for 20+ years who I trust implicitly, who is also a Hankook, Continental, and Michelin dealer. If I forego run flats, it will be Hankook.......otherwise Michelins.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Mesquite, NV
I think you're right CactusCat. It seems to directly correspond with the faulty speedo that registers movement much faster than I'm actually going. And it seems to be accompanied by the smell of something burning. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: ABQ NM
Cruise-In II Veteran
Insofar as deciding between RFs and non-RFs, you need to think about your type of driving, and where you may be driving. I've gone for years on non-RFs without incident, while carrying a compressor and plug kit with me. Having said that, I will offer two thoughts....
Several years ago, I was driving through parts of Wyoming where there was no cell phone reception, I saw another car pass by maybe every half hour or so, and there were no towns of any consequence size-wise for hundreds of miles. If I had got a flat that couldn't be fixed, I would have been cooling my heels for 2-3 days waiting for a new tire to be shipped to me. So I guess it just depends on how lucky you are, or how lucky you feel you are. A few months ago, driving a different car, I ran over a broken knife blade, which cut an inch long gash in the tread portion of the tire. Tire went flat almost immediately. No way it could be fixed, so having a compressor and plug kit wouldn't have been of any use. I guess you can look at RFs as insurance - you may or may not ever need it, so you need to decide how much risk you're willing to take without it.
Several years ago, I was driving through parts of Wyoming where there was no cell phone reception, I saw another car pass by maybe every half hour or so, and there were no towns of any consequence size-wise for hundreds of miles. If I had got a flat that couldn't be fixed, I would have been cooling my heels for 2-3 days waiting for a new tire to be shipped to me. So I guess it just depends on how lucky you are, or how lucky you feel you are. A few months ago, driving a different car, I ran over a broken knife blade, which cut an inch long gash in the tread portion of the tire. Tire went flat almost immediately. No way it could be fixed, so having a compressor and plug kit wouldn't have been of any use. I guess you can look at RFs as insurance - you may or may not ever need it, so you need to decide how much risk you're willing to take without it.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: The heartbreaking shame of pink stars Kentucky
If I lived that far south, I would opt for summer-only performance run flat tires.
Mine has the all-season Pilots; in Kentucky it's not unheard of to have sub 20 degree temps for days at a time.
Mine has the all-season Pilots; in Kentucky it's not unheard of to have sub 20 degree temps for days at a time.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Insofar as deciding between RFs and non-RFs, you need to think about your type of driving, and where you may be driving. I've gone for years on non-RFs without incident, while carrying a compressor and plug kit with me. Having said that, I will offer two thoughts....
Several years ago, I was driving through parts of Wyoming where there was no cell phone reception, I saw another car pass by maybe every half hour or so, and there were no towns of any consequence size-wise for hundreds of miles. If I had got a flat that couldn't be fixed, I would have been cooling my heels for 2-3 days waiting for a new tire to be shipped to me. So I guess it just depends on how lucky you are, or how lucky you feel you are. A few months ago, driving a different car, I ran over a broken knife blade, which cut an inch long gash in the tread portion of the tire. Tire went flat almost immediately. No way it could be fixed, so having a compressor and plug kit wouldn't have been of any use. I guess you can look at RFs as insurance - you may or may not ever need it, so you need to decide how much risk you're willing to take without it.
Several years ago, I was driving through parts of Wyoming where there was no cell phone reception, I saw another car pass by maybe every half hour or so, and there were no towns of any consequence size-wise for hundreds of miles. If I had got a flat that couldn't be fixed, I would have been cooling my heels for 2-3 days waiting for a new tire to be shipped to me. So I guess it just depends on how lucky you are, or how lucky you feel you are. A few months ago, driving a different car, I ran over a broken knife blade, which cut an inch long gash in the tread portion of the tire. Tire went flat almost immediately. No way it could be fixed, so having a compressor and plug kit wouldn't have been of any use. I guess you can look at RFs as insurance - you may or may not ever need it, so you need to decide how much risk you're willing to take without it.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Virginia
St. Jude Donor '11
Ventus V12 evo K110(Max Performance Summer)
Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Set of 4: $606.00
Front: 245/45ZR17
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 99Y
Load Range: XL
UTQG:
280 AA A
Price: $113.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Includes Manufacturer's Road Hazard Warranty
Rear: 275/40ZR18
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 103Y
Load Range: XL
UTQG:
280 AA A
Price: $190.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Last edited by Yello95; Nov 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: South Dakota
I went with the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 also. I am pleased with the performance and the bang for the buck is outstanding.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Colony TX
I went with the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 also. I am pleased with the performance and the bang for the buck is outstanding.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2007
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Still looking
Thanks for all the input. I decided on the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, but guess what, Michelin does not make that tire in a non-run flat anymore. I could only find rear tires available. Looks like I will be going with either the PS2 run flat or the Pilot Sport A/S Plus non-run flat. Could also go with the Pilot Sport A/S 3, even though Michelin says they are the noisiest of the bunch. No snow and ice down here and the original Goodyears are summer tires so I will probably go with the PS2's $$$$$
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: PALM COAST Flordia
I went with the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 also. I am pleased with the performance and the bang for the buck is outstanding.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
I got them last year on a Memorial day sale at DiscountTireDirect.com for $478 after rebates.
Usually the tire stores like DiscountTireDirect.com and TireRack.com have Black Friday online sales with some pretty good discounts/rebates. Whatever your choice of tires, I would suggest checking on Thanksgiving or Black Friday.
Good luck.
go with DiscountTireDirect.com which ever tire you decide on, best deals for sure
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,600
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From: Carmel Indiana
Carry a compressor in your car. Tires today do not blow out. they pick up a nail and they go flat. when your DIC says low tire pressure, just stop and fill them with air until the DIC says they are low again. you may have to do this several times before you get home or to a place that will fix the tire. No sweat with todays tires, and a compressor. You have to have working tire pressure sensors.
Going 75mph on interstate, 20K on this Goodyear. It also did $1000 worth on damage to the body when it blew on my Infiniti M35X
Replacing them with Mich Pilot Sport AS Plus, which BTW I'm also, going to put on the vette next spring (the run flats)
Last edited by jdsaengine; Nov 24, 2013 at 10:28 AM.