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Apr 3, 2014 | 02:26 PM

#21

VETJAZZ

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From: Marana, Arizona

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Originally Posted by Derf

These are the tires I'm leaning towards. Did you notice a difference in the noise level? Thanks.

Yes, significant.

Apr 3, 2014 | 02:33 PM

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C5Txfan

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From: FW/d Texas

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Originally Posted by leadfoot4

Good for you....several years ago, I was on my way to work (not in the Corvette) and ran over a piece of debris kicked up by the car in front of me, couldn't avoid it. Cut a chunk out of the tread....it would have taken a couple THOUSAND tire plugs, and a cylinder of nitrogen to fix that one. Good thing the car had a spare, even though it was only a &^%$#@!! "doughnut".

I'll stick with the runflats....

Apr 3, 2014 | 02:33 PM

#23

C5Txfan

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From: FW/d Texas

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Originally Posted by Black 02

Applies to more than just tires

Apr 3, 2014 | 03:44 PM

#24

Siscowet

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Originally Posted by VETJAZZ

I replaced my original tires after 9 years. They still had plenty of tread, but the ride and noise was terrible. I got Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP (run flats). Amazing ride and grip in all weather, plus the piece of mine of run flats.

Just replaced my OEM Goodyear Eagle F1's with these Michelin's as well. Went with run flats since I will be taking long trips. But I noticed the difference just driving home. Great tires.