Best run flat tire
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by REW89
I like my Michelins. In my opinion the Michelins make much less road noise than comparible Goodyear's. Handling is great and ride is very smooth.
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From: Sacramento California
Originally Posted by 3chevys
the Goodyears have are the org. Just turned 19K. Look good
but just about 6 years old. Hard to believe had the 01 that long.
Guy at discount tire said they usually see about 30K but age it
might not hurt to go ahead replace them
but just about 6 years old. Hard to believe had the 01 that long.
Guy at discount tire said they usually see about 30K but age it
might not hurt to go ahead replace them
No more spirited driving for me until the GS-D3's go on.
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From: Morgantown WV
Be advised that one reason the Pilot Sport ZP tires are quieter is because you have less rubber on the road. I bought these tires for my 01 Coup and they are noticably quieter but the first time I drove the car in the garage after washing it I couldn't believe how narrow the contact patch is compared to the stock tires. These are great tires. Just passing on the observation. 
Cruising
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zero pressure
go to the Pilot sport A/s tire page.
About 1/3rd of the way down the page you will see "view detailed sizes and specs for this tire." Click on it. It will take you to the spec pages. Look at page 2. Under the "service Sescription beside 245/45ZR17 and 275/40ZR18 you will see 95Y ZP and 99Y ZP respectivly.
I have been running the Michlin Pilot ZGT Z4's on my y2k for 3-years. Got 40K on them. Too bad they changed the tread design.
About 1/3rd of the way down the page you will see "view detailed sizes and specs for this tire." Click on it. It will take you to the spec pages. Look at page 2. Under the "service Sescription beside 245/45ZR17 and 275/40ZR18 you will see 95Y ZP and 99Y ZP respectivly.
I have been running the Michlin Pilot ZGT Z4's on my y2k for 3-years. Got 40K on them. Too bad they changed the tread design.
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didnt have the tires long enough to know were new
what happened LOL Brought the michelins pilots --- Traded the
car on a 06 Mont Red Convertible, bet there wasnt 300 miles on
those tires. It was a spur of the moment decision, not planned.
They had one coming from the factory in two days just what wanted
so did the trade
car on a 06 Mont Red Convertible, bet there wasnt 300 miles on
those tires. It was a spur of the moment decision, not planned.
They had one coming from the factory in two days just what wanted
so did the trade
Safety Car
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From: Keller, TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by AJay
Be advised that one reason the Pilot Sport ZP tires are quieter is because you have less rubber on the road. I bought these tires for my 01 Coup and they are noticably quieter but the first time I drove the car in the garage after washing it I couldn't believe how narrow the contact patch is compared to the stock tires. These are great tires. Just passing on the observation.
Partly...
Their width has been my only knock on them. I think they probably out grip the GYs, but they are physically narrower as you point out, plus the rounded shoulder and tread pattern make them look narrower still. But they are a great tire. VERY quiet.
I think the softer sidewall contributes more to the quieter ride than the difference in width though. They may be 10% narrower, but they are 90% quieter (exagerating).
Guess the width probably helps, but I blew one out right after putting them on and couldn't believe how soft the tire was without air. It looked half flat (or more) and drove like it.I'm considering move up to the c6 size GYs on some nice wheels next, but it's more because I want wheels than dislike the Michelins.
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From: Keller, TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by 3chevys
what happened LOL Brought the michelins pilots --- Traded the
car on a 06 Mont Red Convertible, bet there wasnt 300 miles on
those tires. It was a spur of the moment decision, not planned.
They had one coming from the factory in two days just what wanted
so did the trade
car on a 06 Mont Red Convertible, bet there wasnt 300 miles on
those tires. It was a spur of the moment decision, not planned.
They had one coming from the factory in two days just what wanted
so did the trade
Curious because I'm considering those for my next set.
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It is a non Z51 -- The ride is noticable smoother than the C5. The
Michelins did help the C5 but the ride wasnt like the C6. The
steering feel is also better in the C6. I was expecting pretty
much the same car but GM did make some improvements.
Quieter too even being a Convert
Michelins did help the C5 but the ride wasnt like the C6. The
steering feel is also better in the C6. I was expecting pretty
much the same car but GM did make some improvements.
Quieter too even being a Convert
Burning Brakes
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From: Denton TX
No Run Craps For Me
I have an 04 Coupe and I have had a gut full of the lousey, dangerious and slipery EMT's. Someone is going to have to be one very slick fella wearing a red checkered jacket and white shoes (a Herb Tarlek type) before I buy another set.
I just purchased a set of chrome ZO6 wheels, a set of Firehawk Wide Ovals in ZO6 sizes and new tire pressure sensors. These will soon be on my car. Shame on Goodyear for sticking us with these crappy EMT's.
When I bought the new tires I thought about a small jack and a ZO6 tire repair kit. I think I found a better solution. Blowouts are unlikely so I need to be ready for nails and the like.
I found a tire sealing and inflating kit that uses a latex product that can be pealed away when the tire is broken down. It is also safe to use with tire pressure sensors. I found it at the tire rack and you can get info on it here.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
I just purchased a set of chrome ZO6 wheels, a set of Firehawk Wide Ovals in ZO6 sizes and new tire pressure sensors. These will soon be on my car. Shame on Goodyear for sticking us with these crappy EMT's.
When I bought the new tires I thought about a small jack and a ZO6 tire repair kit. I think I found a better solution. Blowouts are unlikely so I need to be ready for nails and the like.
I found a tire sealing and inflating kit that uses a latex product that can be pealed away when the tire is broken down. It is also safe to use with tire pressure sensors. I found it at the tire rack and you can get info on it here.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tkit/index.jsp
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Originally Posted by 3chevys
I've tried doing a search. I would be looking for the smoothest and
quietest ride. But no non run flats, dont want to deal with a flat.
cornering and the perfomance traits are not an issue
quietest ride. But no non run flats, dont want to deal with a flat.
cornering and the perfomance traits are not an issue
Pro
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From: Morgantown WV
Originally Posted by wolfman04
Anyone with 15 or 20 thousand miles on there Micheline Zp's just wondering how they ride and how quite they are with some miles on them?
The tires have no noticable tread wear. Still quiet. I'm still satisfied!
Oh,,,by the way,,,, by the time the stock EMT's had 15000 miles on them, the back tires were bald and they were so noisy I couldn't hear myself think!
Last edited by AJay; May 12, 2006 at 01:01 PM.
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From: Texas
Dont know if this helps but I bought the ZP's from a local Discount tire.
Out the door was $1310.53. I would have rather bought from a supporting vendor, but I had a sidewall puncture on my non-run flats and not much tread left so I couldn't wait for shipping. They had them in stock.
Great tire so far...
Out the door was $1310.53. I would have rather bought from a supporting vendor, but I had a sidewall puncture on my non-run flats and not much tread left so I couldn't wait for shipping. They had them in stock.
Great tire so far...
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Well, let's see what all the buzz about these tires are......
I ordered a set of 4 ZP's today ($1100.00) and will have them mounted, next week, when I arrive in Florida. I'll be driving down and my bro's shop will do the mounting.
I also plan on having a full detail done on the car (good bye rock chips....
) and when I get back home, it's off to the Vette Doctors.
(And to think I bought a Vette, because I thought it would be cheaper than a boat....
)
I ordered a set of 4 ZP's today ($1100.00) and will have them mounted, next week, when I arrive in Florida. I'll be driving down and my bro's shop will do the mounting.
I also plan on having a full detail done on the car (good bye rock chips....
) and when I get back home, it's off to the Vette Doctors.(And to think I bought a Vette, because I thought it would be cheaper than a boat....
)