Tires for a driver
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Tires for a driver
Hello all,
I've purchased a 2001 c5 base convertible to do some traveling this summer, as long as you're doing a lot of driving
at least find a fun car to do it in! The Goodyear Run Flat Tires look great, no cracks ,lots of tread.
The only problem is they are 15 years old. I'm definitely going to replace them before
starting my journey. I would appreciate advice on selecting a reasonably priced tire for city/highway
Thanks to all
I've purchased a 2001 c5 base convertible to do some traveling this summer, as long as you're doing a lot of driving
at least find a fun car to do it in! The Goodyear Run Flat Tires look great, no cracks ,lots of tread.
The only problem is they are 15 years old. I'm definitely going to replace them before
starting my journey. I would appreciate advice on selecting a reasonably priced tire for city/highway
Thanks to all
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I bought my 03 Convertible last year and it still had the original Eagle F1 run flats, Road so hard I thought the dash would crack, but being a convertible and some other factors, noise was going to be an issue at some point, So I went on the hunt for fresh new tires and I found General GMAX RS all the way around and I am very happy with them, very stable and smooth running and on many roads they are almost silent. All 4 under $950.00 and delivered By Amazon ! 
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I just bought a 02 convert with Toyo’s from 06.
I put on a set of Nitto NT555 G2 tires and so far so good. Not bad for the money.
I wanted the new non Run Flat Goodyears but we did not have them in stock.
I put on a set of Nitto NT555 G2 tires and so far so good. Not bad for the money.
I wanted the new non Run Flat Goodyears but we did not have them in stock.
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I will throw out a Second vote for General G Max in either the RS or the AS-05. May have to fudge the sizes a smidge for a C5 but it's been a while since I've looked.
They are often at least the sets we've bought made in the USA which is becoming a lost art in the tire world.
They are often at least the sets we've bought made in the USA which is becoming a lost art in the tire world.
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Hello all,
I've purchased a 2001 c5 base convertible to do some traveling this summer, as long as you're doing a lot of driving
at least find a fun car to do it in! The Goodyear Run Flat Tires look great, no cracks ,lots of tread.
The only problem is they are 15 years old. I'm definitely going to replace them before
starting my journey. I would appreciate advice on selecting a reasonably priced tire for city/highway
Thanks to all
I've purchased a 2001 c5 base convertible to do some traveling this summer, as long as you're doing a lot of driving
at least find a fun car to do it in! The Goodyear Run Flat Tires look great, no cracks ,lots of tread.
The only problem is they are 15 years old. I'm definitely going to replace them before
starting my journey. I would appreciate advice on selecting a reasonably priced tire for city/highway
Thanks to all
If you want a decent tire for a decent price, Toyo is a good brand. Continental is another. Like everything else, it pays to shop around. Good luck
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I will throw out a Second vote for General G Max in either the RS or the AS-05. May have to fudge the sizes a smidge for a C5 but it's been a while since I've looked.
They are often at least the sets we've bought made in the USA which is becoming a lost art in the tire world.
They are often at least the sets we've bought made in the USA which is becoming a lost art in the tire world.
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Running 15 year old tires is a good way to make a long trip a whole lot shorter!! Probably a good way to become much more familiar with your health insurance coverage!! In short: Throw them in the garbage. Your life depends on your tires. Buy new tires, PLEASE!!!! If you want a decent tire for a decent price, Toyo is a good brand. Continental is another. Like everything else, it pays to shop around. Good luck
If you want a decent tire for a decent price, Toyo is a good brand. Continental is another. Like everything else, it pays to shop around. Good luck
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For those who suggest Continental Extreme Contact, the question I have is 'how do they perform in wet conditions'?
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
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For those who suggest Continental Extreme Contact, the question I have is 'how do they perform in wet conditions'?
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
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For those who suggest Continental Extreme Contact, the question I have is 'how do they perform in wet conditions'?
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
If you truly drive in the rain that much I would recommend the DWS 06 Continental Extreme Contact over the summer only variant. The car will still likely outhandle most peoples comfort levels while providing some of the best wet grip out there. and they're nearly silent.
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I never take the car out with the intention of driving in the rain, but an inch in 20-30 minutes isn't unusual, and flash-flooding is possible. It's a weekend / date-night toy, and the only hard driving I do anymore is at the strip, 'maybe' once a year.
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I think you'll be very happy with the ExtremeContact Sport 2. It will perform well when you're at the strip, but you won't lose control in the rain.
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For those who suggest Continental Extreme Contact, the question I have is 'how do they perform in wet conditions'?
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!
I will soon be replacing the tires on my '03 Coupe, and while I don't plan to drive the car when it rains, living in Florida dictates being able to get caught in sudden cloud-bursts without enrolling in Ted Kennedy's Underwater Driving School beforehand.
Thanks in advance!