Time for a runflat thread.
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Time for a runflat thread.
Entered "runflat" into the search option and I got back every thread that mentions runflat so that did not do the trick.
Just passed 24,000 and it is time for some new meat. I want to stay with runflats and stock sizes. So what do you like? Checked out "Tire Rack" and read some reviews but I would like to hear from some forum members. Thanks
Just passed 24,000 and it is time for some new meat. I want to stay with runflats and stock sizes. So what do you like? Checked out "Tire Rack" and read some reviews but I would like to hear from some forum members. Thanks
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I switched to the Firestone Firehawks. Very nice tires IMO. But, the Michelins are good also.
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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Zero Pressure is the only way to go. They are quiet and smooth, rank high in all categories, and are all season tires. The C5 feels like a totally different car with Michelins versus GY EMTs.
Michelins are also cheaper that GYs.
Everyone claimed not to have it in stock, including Tire Rack. I was going to get Kumho RFs, but America's Tire Store came through - their on the car price with 8% tax was about the same as online prices with shipping.
Michelins are also cheaper that GYs.
Everyone claimed not to have it in stock, including Tire Rack. I was going to get Kumho RFs, but America's Tire Store came through - their on the car price with 8% tax was about the same as online prices with shipping.
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Originally Posted by Tony_C5_04
Kuhmo MX Runflats here, nice and quite, and much stickier.
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Originally Posted by screw991le
How many miles so far, I heard from a few people that Kuhmo's dont last either
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Originally Posted by screw991le
How many miles so far, I heard from a few people that Kuhmo's dont last either
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INTRUBL,
Here's the comparision;
Kumho Ecsta MX, Firestone SZ50, Goodyear F1 GS, Michelin Pilot Sport
All blackwall, all runflats
PRICE Front/Rear $165/$226 | $247/$312 | $288/$357 | $224/$324
SPEED RATING YR YR | ZR ZR | YR YR | YR YR
HANDLING RATING 8.60 | 8.30 | 8.00 | 8.70
DRY TRACTION 8.9 | 8.3 | 8 | 9
WET TRACTION 7.6 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 8.8
SNOW TRACTION N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3
RIDE COMFORT 7.7 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 8.3
NOISE COMFORT 7.4 | 7.9 | 4.6 | 8.1
WEAR 7.1 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 8
TREADWEAR RATING 220/220 | 340/340 | 300/300 | 400/400
(this rating is the OEM rating, not independent)
TRACTION RATING All are AA
TEMPERATURE RATING All are A
I've run all these but the Kumho's. Michelin gets my vote, just replaced my fronts at 24k, rears still have a lot of tread left, will more than likely get 30k out of the rears.
later,
Here's the comparision;
Kumho Ecsta MX, Firestone SZ50, Goodyear F1 GS, Michelin Pilot Sport
All blackwall, all runflats
PRICE Front/Rear $165/$226 | $247/$312 | $288/$357 | $224/$324
SPEED RATING YR YR | ZR ZR | YR YR | YR YR
HANDLING RATING 8.60 | 8.30 | 8.00 | 8.70
DRY TRACTION 8.9 | 8.3 | 8 | 9
WET TRACTION 7.6 | 7.8 | 6.4 | 8.8
SNOW TRACTION N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.3
RIDE COMFORT 7.7 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 8.3
NOISE COMFORT 7.4 | 7.9 | 4.6 | 8.1
WEAR 7.1 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 8
TREADWEAR RATING 220/220 | 340/340 | 300/300 | 400/400
(this rating is the OEM rating, not independent)
TRACTION RATING All are AA
TEMPERATURE RATING All are A
I've run all these but the Kumho's. Michelin gets my vote, just replaced my fronts at 24k, rears still have a lot of tread left, will more than likely get 30k out of the rears.
later,
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Originally Posted by INTRUBL
Entered "runflat" into the search option and I got back every thread that mentions runflat so that did not do the trick.
Just passed 24,000 and it is time for some new meat. I want to stay with runflats and stock sizes. So what do you like? Checked out "Tire Rack" and read some reviews but I would like to hear from some forum members. Thanks
Just passed 24,000 and it is time for some new meat. I want to stay with runflats and stock sizes. So what do you like? Checked out "Tire Rack" and read some reviews but I would like to hear from some forum members. Thanks
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Michelins get my vote
I did many hours of research and finally decided on the Zero Pressure Pilot Sports. At this point, and 3000 miles later, they appear to be the perfect tire for all situations. I hear many reasons for not installing run-flats, but to me, quiet ride, firm handling and peace of mind are the ultimate tributes to this tire. The price was approx. $1100 installed.
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I have a 00 vert 6 spd. @ 35K I had to buy new tires. I did all kinds of homework. I go to Indy for the F1 race. stopped by the Miklen tent. Was approached by a young lady. I wanted to know about Zero pressure tires. Seems like she was the teck rep for Canada... SHARP lady. Told me that the GY's were SUMMER only rated. That the Miklens were all season rated. Not in Canada maybe but still all season.
Found Tire rack offered them. Better price than any where else. Couldn't find anyone who had the special machine needed to mount stiff sidewall run flats. Called Tire Rack, they said why don't you come down to South Bend to have them put on? I bit. WONDERFUL experience.
Was welcomed to the plant. Young kids. They never put a wrench wrong. They even torqued the wheel lugs!
Tires are great. Softer side wall. Turn in much softer... Very sticky.
Much queiter.. Have 2000 miles on them now. Would I do it again?.... IN A HEARTBEAT!
ZOOOM
Found Tire rack offered them. Better price than any where else. Couldn't find anyone who had the special machine needed to mount stiff sidewall run flats. Called Tire Rack, they said why don't you come down to South Bend to have them put on? I bit. WONDERFUL experience.
Was welcomed to the plant. Young kids. They never put a wrench wrong. They even torqued the wheel lugs!
Tires are great. Softer side wall. Turn in much softer... Very sticky.
Much queiter.. Have 2000 miles on them now. Would I do it again?.... IN A HEARTBEAT!
ZOOOM
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Runflat Thread
Michelin Pilot Sport non runflats. Just a note our Chev dealership in Green Bay, Wi. will match any same tire price from independent dealers. I believe this is A GM sponsered promotion to promote business or so I was led to believe. $1140 installed, including tax, plus I sold my old run craps. To add, no damage by the dealership!
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