New GM Runflats?
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New GM Runflats?
I know alot of fellow Vette drivers don't like the Runflats and I don't want to start a debate thread. I like them and am going to stay with them. My question is, does anyone know if the new runflats that are on the new C6 are or will be available for the C5 Vettes? Corvette Magazine said that they are much better than the old ones offered on the C5.
I know that the tires on the C6 are bigger than the C5 and that is why I am asking. Maybe a call to Tirerack will be in order.
What do you think?
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Get some nice 18/19" wheels on your C5...the new runflats are in stock, and they will make your C5 look better too. 
Not the answer you wanted, but...the reality is, there are many excellent alternative brand runflat tires available in the stock 17/18 sizes already.
Michelin, Firestone, Yokohama, etc...all make vastly superior runflat tires to the OE EMT's, and they have been around for years. What you seem to want isn't anything new.
The new Goodyears are just finally catching up to the competition, and if you aren't too hung up on the Goodyear brand, you already have the choice of many better performing runflat tires you can get now.
The really good news of all this for most people, is that you can now get 18/19" runflat tires (previously unavailable)...perfect for those who've always wanted to upgrade wheel size but were unwilling to lose the runflat security.
Not the answer you wanted, but...the reality is, there are many excellent alternative brand runflat tires available in the stock 17/18 sizes already.
Michelin, Firestone, Yokohama, etc...all make vastly superior runflat tires to the OE EMT's, and they have been around for years. What you seem to want isn't anything new.
The new Goodyears are just finally catching up to the competition, and if you aren't too hung up on the Goodyear brand, you already have the choice of many better performing runflat tires you can get now.
The really good news of all this for most people, is that you can now get 18/19" runflat tires (previously unavailable)...perfect for those who've always wanted to upgrade wheel size but were unwilling to lose the runflat security.
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the New run flats will come in two compounds.. one a performance compound, the other a touring compound.. the run flat capability has been reduced from 200 miles at 55 mph to 100 miles at 55 mph. in size to fit the front C6 in 18 in and the rear 19 in..
Not sure if they will be making this tire in the 17 front and 18 rear for the C5.
Not sure if they will be making this tire in the 17 front and 18 rear for the C5.
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The Tire Rack or a larger Goodyear store should be able to tell you when they will be available, if not already. I agree that there are other good alternatives out there too - I have the Firestones and like them.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
The Tire Rack or a larger Goodyear store should be able to tell you when they will be available, if not already. I agree that there are other good alternatives out there too - I have the Firestones and like them.
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Originally Posted by Big Jay E
Firestone run flats?
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