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on the second set of michelins. purchased non run flats this time figuring they would ride better. Not only where they about the same price but they ride just as bad. Like all tire brands (i think) they are starting to ride hard after 15000 miles but have remained fairly quiet ( unlike some tire brands.The tread is like new but the ride feels like steel wheels. I can't see replacing them as they are like new as is said. Any comments (beside changing the air?) 
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From: Gurnee IL. so close to Wisc. I can smell it when they cut the cheese
Did you check your air pressure? Set at 30 psi cold. Are there any suspension mods like heavy duty shocks or sway bars? Lastly in your opinion has the car ever rode softly? When I switched from run-flats to non run-flats I noticed a world of difference and am running Michelins.
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on the second set of michelins. purchased non run flats this time figuring they would ride better. Not only where they about the same price but they ride just as bad. Like all tire brands (i think) they are starting to ride hard after 15000 miles but have remained fairly quiet ( unlike some tire brands.The tread is like new but the ride feels like steel wheels. I can't see replacing them as they are like new as is said. Any comments (beside changing the air?)
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Very unusual to hear that a set of non-runflats have a harsh ride. Some good questions asked above.
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The car has a hard ride. Get over it.
I have the F45 suspension with three settings: Hard, Harder and Hardest.
Several years ago I switched from GY runflats to Michelin runflats. It was like getting a new car. But still, a new car with a very hard suspension.
This time of the year gets to me too. The cold weather makes the tires stiffer. Potholes appear overnight but take months to fix. It's no fun having a sports car as your daily driver in the northeast at this time of year.
But it ain't the Michelin Man's fault.
I have the F45 suspension with three settings: Hard, Harder and Hardest.
Several years ago I switched from GY runflats to Michelin runflats. It was like getting a new car. But still, a new car with a very hard suspension.
This time of the year gets to me too. The cold weather makes the tires stiffer. Potholes appear overnight but take months to fix. It's no fun having a sports car as your daily driver in the northeast at this time of year.
But it ain't the Michelin Man's fault.
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on the second set of michelins. purchased non run flats this time figuring they would ride better. Not only where they about the same price but they ride just as bad. Like all tire brands (i think) they are starting to ride hard after 15000 miles but have remained fairly quiet ( unlike some tire brands.The tread is like new but the ride feels like steel wheels. I can't see replacing them as they are like new as is said. Any comments (beside changing the air?)
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Sorry to hear of your unhappiness with Michelin, this would be a first for me in hearing anything negative about Michelin.
I've had Yokohama's, and Bridgestone's and neither one of them comes close to the ride the Michelin Pilot's offer on my C5, not to mention the grip.
It's a clear above winner, the only thing I would say against Michelin is treadwear but, that's what you get with a max performance summer tire. It is, what it is...
Honestly, if your having THAT harsh a ride, it's probably overdue for a new set of shocks, even new tires would barely offset that feel, if at all.
I've had Yokohama's, and Bridgestone's and neither one of them comes close to the ride the Michelin Pilot's offer on my C5, not to mention the grip.
It's a clear above winner, the only thing I would say against Michelin is treadwear but, that's what you get with a max performance summer tire. It is, what it is...
Honestly, if your having THAT harsh a ride, it's probably overdue for a new set of shocks, even new tires would barely offset that feel, if at all.
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You don't say what year car and I went back through your profile, no car listed, not given in any question you've asked. It is important for many issues as all years are not the same. For example, if you have a 2003 or 2004 with F55 suspension, I could tell you what your problem is and it is a 5 minute free fix.
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From: Gurnee IL. so close to Wisc. I can smell it when they cut the cheese
I would tend to think the shocks are no longer up to the task.
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Here is a link to RPO code reference for your 2004 car.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/.../2004rpos.html
If you had Magnetic Ride Control you would have a ride selection switch on the center console. F55 in your RPO list indicates Mag Ride.
There is a slight possibility the transportation pins are still in your suspension units. Other than that I cannot think why you are having harsh ride with non-run flat Michelins, they are one of the smoothest and quietest Corvette tire.