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Old Jan 17, 2016 | 06:35 PM
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Many thanks for the honest feedback about running on old tries. I'm now in the marketplace for some new treads for my '02 vert. Currently running the original Goodyears at P275/40ZR18s on the rear and P245/45ZR17s on front. They are EMTs and I think I would like to continue the run-flats. Any suggestions or references to other links would be helpful.
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If you want run flats I would go with Michelins. They are pricey but I believe they are good tires. I manage a fleet of pickup trucks and the Michelins proved to work the best for us.

Here is a link to the tires on Tire Rack a forum vendor:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e&autoModClar=

Good luck with your decision.
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[QUOTE=zachaeous;1591344926]If you want run flats I would go with Michelins. They are pricey but I believe they are good tires. I manage a fleet of pickup trucks and the Michelins proved to work the best for us.

Here is a link to the tires on Tire Rack a forum vendor:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e&autoModClar=

Good luck with your decision.

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Old Jan 17, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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There's a search feature on each forum section that allows your to read other discussions based upon a key word. Give it a try to using any tire brand name- really allows you to educate yourself on the topic.

Good luck! ��

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14 year old car still on the original tires.. I wouldn't waste the money on Michelins for a car that isn't driven
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Michelin makes a good runflat that is much better than the OEM Goodyears. If runflats are what you want, that's where I would look.
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