Goodyear EMT's
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Racer
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Goodyear EMT's
Do runflats have a inner-tube or bladder inside of tire. If not how are you able to drive on it for 50 miles as the owners manual states. :confused: :confused: :confused:
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: Goodyear EMT's (RedLandRocket)
I believe the "50 miles at 50 mph" limit is to prevent further damage to the tire, so it will be repairable if the original puncture was not too bad. The 250 (or is it 200?) mile limit is about how far you could go if you were willing to trash the tire.
Let's see, if I can safely go 50 miles at 50 mph, does that mean I can go 250 miles at 1 mph? Or 1 mile at 250 mph? Enquiring minds want to know.....
Let's see, if I can safely go 50 miles at 50 mph, does that mean I can go 250 miles at 1 mph? Or 1 mile at 250 mph? Enquiring minds want to know.....
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Re: Goodyear EMT's (NCOMNC5)
You read the manuel wrong... You can drive on a flat EMT , ( Not a Firestone run flat) for 200 miles at 50 miles an hour...
If you have Firestone Run Flats you can only drive on it for 50 miles..
Yes the sidewalls are very strong... no bladder or inner tube.. there is also a complex fiber matrix in the side wall to keep them stong and get you home safe.. even with no air .. 200 miles... at 50 mph...
If you have Firestone Run Flats you can only drive on it for 50 miles..
Yes the sidewalls are very strong... no bladder or inner tube.. there is also a complex fiber matrix in the side wall to keep them stong and get you home safe.. even with no air .. 200 miles... at 50 mph...
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: Goodyear EMT's (Evil-Twin)
Here's a quote from my 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual, page 6-41:
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles or less and at speeds of 55 mph or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles at speeds up to 55 mph, but the tire would then have to be replaced."
From the "Eagle F1-GS Extended Mobility Tire- Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty", first page:
"Although the Eagle F1-GS EMT has been designed to give up to 200 miles of service at suatained speeds of up to 55 mph at low or zero air pressure, after such extreme usage the tire would have to be replaced." ....."and if you drive less than 50 miles, there is a good chance that the tire will be repairable..."
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles or less and at speeds of 55 mph or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles at speeds up to 55 mph, but the tire would then have to be replaced."
From the "Eagle F1-GS Extended Mobility Tire- Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty", first page:
"Although the Eagle F1-GS EMT has been designed to give up to 200 miles of service at suatained speeds of up to 55 mph at low or zero air pressure, after such extreme usage the tire would have to be replaced." ....."and if you drive less than 50 miles, there is a good chance that the tire will be repairable..."
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Re: Goodyear EMT's (Gearhead Jim)
Here's a quote from my 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual, page 6-41:
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles or less and at speeds of 55 mph or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles at speeds up to 55 mph, but the tire would then have to be replaced."
From the "Eagle F1-GS Extended Mobility Tire- Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty", first page:
"Although the Eagle F1-GS EMT has been designed to give up to 200 miles of service at suatained speeds of up to 55 mph at low or zero air pressure, after such extreme usage the tire would have to be replaced." ....."and if you drive less than 50 miles, there is a good chance that the tire will be repairable..."
"If you drive on a deflated EMT for 50 miles or less and at speeds of 55 mph or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. The tire can operate effectively with no air pressure for up to 200 miles at speeds up to 55 mph, but the tire would then have to be replaced."
From the "Eagle F1-GS Extended Mobility Tire- Owner's Manual and Limited Warranty", first page:
"Although the Eagle F1-GS EMT has been designed to give up to 200 miles of service at suatained speeds of up to 55 mph at low or zero air pressure, after such extreme usage the tire would have to be replaced." ....."and if you drive less than 50 miles, there is a good chance that the tire will be repairable..."
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Re: Goodyear EMT's (ScreaminDemon)
Ofcourse, as we all know, if the flat is on the front you could do a wheelie stand all the way home and not worry about your flat tire! :lol: :smash:
The simple fact is.. you can drive 200 miles at 50 mph... with no air in the tire.. or all the tires.. and from my research you do not even know you have a flat tire expect for the display. There have been numerous post of people having flats and gashes in their EMT's and got home safely.. road to the tire store the next day without missing abeat.. I also saw a guy do 3000 dollars damage to his C5 by Not having run flats....
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Re: Goodyear EMT's (NCOMNC5)
Got a flat last weekend and was able to drive 30 miles home no problem. It makes quite a bit of noise but works great and the dic indicated keep speed under 55. :cheers:
