Run Flats Or Regular Tires
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: cAshburn VA
No question the ride is better on almost anything non-runflat. Unless you are one to continuously worry about a flat, heh...
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 315
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From: Cocoa Beach Florida
USE runflats
When you put "fix" chemicals into the C5 and C6 tires/wheels, you will also get the chemical onto the pressure sensor. That will show incorrect pressure on the LED reading. Then you will have to take your car to a tire dealer or Chevy dealer to get the pressure sensor to be replaced!
That will cost you more money in the future!
In other words, USE runflats!
That will cost you more money in the future!
In other words, USE runflats!
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Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I put on the non-runflat Goodyear GS-D3's. The difference is nothing short of astounding. No more skipping over bumps, they ride better, they are quieter and they have much better traction. I carry a small Mercedes jack, tire plugs and a small pump when I go on a trip. Ultimately, the decision is yours but I noticed the tires in the first 50 feet they were on the car the difference was so great.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Edmonton Alberta
There's always a trade off, wheather it's horsepower vs. fuel economy or quality of ride vs. piece of mind when it comes down to tires. Your going to get a lot of pros and cons on this topic.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,857
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From: pawleys island sc
No question the ride is better on almost anything non-runflat. Unless you are one to continuously worry about a flat, heh...
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
Administrator
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From: Bel Air (by way of Fort Worth, TX) Maryland
St. Jude Donor '12 thru '21
I am new to the forum here, this my first post. I am currently in Iraq and I have a machine silver 2004 coupe at the house. In my spare time I have been reseaching various aspects of Corvette maintenance, performance, etc...
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Los Altos CA
I am new to the forum here, this my first post. I am currently in Iraq and I have a machine silver 2004 coupe at the house. In my spare time I have been reseaching various aspects of Corvette maintenance, performance, etc...
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Haymarket VA
CI 7-8 Veteran
I am new to the forum here, this my first post. I am currently in Iraq and I have a machine silver 2004 coupe at the house. In my spare time I have been reseaching various aspects of Corvette maintenance, performance, etc...
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
I have had my current Vette for about 3 months before I left, and I must say, I don't get the "harsh ride" and "run crap" comments about the OEM tires. I never detected those characteristics. My Vette rides as smooth as Cadillac so far. Granted, I don't street race or drive competitvely, but other than cost, I don't see anything wrong with the OEM tires.
BTW, I'm assuming you're in the military. Thanks for your service.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,891
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From: Texas
St. Jude Donor '12
No question the ride is better on almost anything non-runflat. Unless you are one to continuously worry about a flat, heh...
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
Put a can of fix a flat in the back, get some decent tires.
Only use the fix-a-flat if you have no choice as it will cost you extra for the tire swap and a new pressure sensor.
Good Luck!
I am going with the sumitomo's. Cheap and a good ride.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 286
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From: Scituate, MA
Pirelli P Zero-Nero
The difference in ride and howling tire noise between the old Goodyear runflats and my new Pirellis is huge. The old tires were like trying to play basketball with dress shoes on while the P-Zero's are like high tech sneakers! Very quiet too. The biggest improvement I've made to the car - by far.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 264
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From: Centre, AL
Instead of Fix a Flat, have a look at the slime kits. Costs about $20, which includes the sealant and a little compressor. Similar to the Z06 kit I think, except for the price.
http://www.slimesealant.com/
Stuff seems to be water soluble, so might or might not hurt the sensors. On the other hand, a set of non run flats is about the same price as two runflats..maybe even less. So you can buy a lot of sensors for the difference in price. Just bought a set of Cooper Zeon Sports. W Rated so no problem with speed, and a 400 thread life, so should last at least as long and probably quite a bit longer than the Goodyears
The difference is like day and night. Instead of hearing the tires on the road, I can now hear the (stock) exhaust. Definitely more of a GT car now.
http://www.slimesealant.com/
Stuff seems to be water soluble, so might or might not hurt the sensors. On the other hand, a set of non run flats is about the same price as two runflats..maybe even less. So you can buy a lot of sensors for the difference in price. Just bought a set of Cooper Zeon Sports. W Rated so no problem with speed, and a 400 thread life, so should last at least as long and probably quite a bit longer than the Goodyears
The difference is like day and night. Instead of hearing the tires on the road, I can now hear the (stock) exhaust. Definitely more of a GT car now.