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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 12:45 AM
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what are other run flat tires out there on the market other than stock GY? Thanks


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I think your only choices are
1) Firestone
2) Yokahoma
3) Goodyear
I went with the Firestones and I'm happy with them.

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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 10:13 AM
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BF Goodrich also makes one, but they are very hard to find.

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Old Nov 21, 2001 | 01:53 PM
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Michelin ZP
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I went with the Firestones, all I can say is WOW, MUCH better than the GY's
also much less $$
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were can you find the firestone, i called them and they said they didnt make them
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/tirerack/upgrade.htm

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I think your only choices are
1) Firestone
2) Yokahoma
3) Goodyear
I went with the Firestones and I'm happy with them.

Jerry

Are they have the same width as stock tires? Thanks
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