Run-flats life expectancy
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Far, far too looonnngg if you're waiting for them to wearout to replace them! 
Pitching them (when still pretty new, btw) and replacing with OEM Z06 wheels and tires was the best mod I've ever done to the C-5.
All the best.
Pitching them (when still pretty new, btw) and replacing with OEM Z06 wheels and tires was the best mod I've ever done to the C-5.
All the best.
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Much depends upon your driving habits, tire pressure, driving location conditions, and transmission type. My rears were shot at 16,000 miles, yet, some granny drivers like Evil-Twin 
have gone more than 30,000 miles on the same EMTs. The fronts should last longer than the rears in most cases.
have gone more than 30,000 miles on the same EMTs. The fronts should last longer than the rears in most cases.
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Originally Posted by Avanti
Far, far too looonnngg if you're waiting for them to wearout to replace them!
Pitching them (when still pretty new, btw) and replacing with OEM Z06 wheels and tires was the best mod I've ever done to the C-5.
All the best.
Pitching them (when still pretty new, btw) and replacing with OEM Z06 wheels and tires was the best mod I've ever done to the C-5.
All the best.
Will be searching for wheels and tires in the very near future,my stock wheels are not chrome. 
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Originally Posted by BigJoe
I got 29K on my 2000's tires but they were probably a bit overdue. I don't exactly drive like a little old lady, but I don't go spinning them at every stop light either.
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I got right at 15K out of my rear runflats, but the fronts still had 6/32nds of tread on them. Much depends on how you drive, the pressure you keep in the tires, etc. Some post that they have gotten better than 30K out of a set.
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The deal is I have a black 98 convertible. It has Magnesuim rims with a oak top. Some people say the mag rims look like they match the top. I like chrome rims. I don't want to spend more than $1500 to get new tires. I have a guy who will sell the factory chrome wheels and tires and sensors off his 2000 with 14k miles for $1200 plus shipping(Good Deal?). I have many pics and the tires look almost new. Or I could buy non-run flat Kumhos and put them on my rims for $ 550. Or I could buy non-runflat GY GSD3's for $ 900 or so and put those on my rims. But then if I get a flat I am screwed. I don't want to put a ZO6 tire kit in my car either. I do have AAA with free towing so I suppose I could do that if I get a flat. I want to spend as little as I can, new run-flats are $ 1550. What should I do?
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I got right at 15K out of my rear runflats, but the fronts still had 6/32nds of tread on them. Much depends on how you drive, the pressure you keep in the tires, etc. Some post that they have gotten better than 30K out of a set.
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I have 14,000 miles on my original EMT's and they show 6/32nds of the tread still available. I drive spiritedly and go deep into the stop signs and red lights before I brake. I do not spin my rear wheels (why do that?). My tires are wearing evenly all around. I will replace them with GoodYear EMT tires. 
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Originally Posted by Cirrus8
I have 14,000 miles on my original EMT's and they show 6/32nds of the tread still available. I drive spiritedly and go deep into the stop signs and red lights before I brake. I do not spin my rear wheels (why do that?). My tires are wearing evenly all around. I will replace them with GoodYear EMT tires.
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23K on my 2000 and I still have at least 5-8k more miles left. I don't drive easy but I rarrely spin the tires. they wear well for my driving habits. I'm gonna put the same tires on too when I need them.
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40k miles of mostly hwy driving on mine, I've only been to the track once. I didn't lite them up much because the budget is tight and I have to pick and choose my battles with mod fever being more important than burning up rubber. Needless to say come spring rubber is in the plans. Now if I can squeeze in a set of new rims long with them I'll be happy Since the H/C package this summer they are pretty much usless now.
Since the H/C package this summer they are pretty much usless now.
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I got just over 20K on mine. The fronts had a little more but not alot. I'm a believer that the performance and particularly the noise changes as the EMT's get more worn. I replaced with Michelin PS runflats and love them.
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24k on mine, I could have stretched it another 4 - 5k probably. But I have them in the corner for take offs when I decide I've had enough. Then I can sell off the wheels I have now rather than give them away.
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30000 looked like I could go another 10000. But felt like I was riding on an unpaved road. Could not hear the radio so I went with GY GSD3's. Perfect tire. It feels like I am actually riding on rubber tires again. Smooth and less noise. 