For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And
12-23-2001, 04:32 PM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And
So.... do plug kits do any good for you in a more drastic tire situation, like say when the sidewall is slashed by a knife?
12-23-2001, 06:56 PM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And (jschindler)
I understand your point, but what if you were driving one of the majority of cars that has non-runflats and a spare in the trunk? You would still have to deal with no-where to pull over.
I have talked with other Vette owners who switched to Yoko Run-flats & loved the handling.
12-23-2001, 07:01 PM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And (Sully C5)
I have talked with other Vette owners who switched to Yoko Run-flats & loved the handling.
I've pretty much made up my mind that this is the way I'm going to go also. Does anyone have any experience with the Yokohama RFs at the drag strip they'd like to share? Thanks!
Steve
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12-23-2001, 07:26 PM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And (XTrooper)
I have talked with other Vette owners who switched to Yoko Run-flats & loved the handling.
Sully,
I've pretty much made up my mind that this is the way I'm going to go also. Does anyone have any experience with the Yokohama RFs at the drag strip they'd like to share? Thanks!
Steve
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If you think about it, most of the time a tire gets a slow leak and that can be picked up by the pressure sensors, this allows you to get air in time and the tire fixed. BUT, if your tire goes flat while driving you will most likely lose the bead and a plug kit and air compressor will do you no good :nono: .
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12-24-2001, 01:14 AM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And (MattG)
So Matt:
What non-runflat tires did you go with?
At first I went with the NITTO 555s all around. They are an incredible tire for the price but I needed something that would handle agressive cornering a bit better. I went with the BFG Gforce KD next and there is no turning back. These tires are truly amazing. I have never driven or raced on a tire that handled like these. They are very controllable even when you are past their traction limits. This was very important to me because often I have to use one set of tires for roadracing, autocrossing and street driving. I have even made a few trips down the 1/4 with these tires and was pretty impressed with their straight line traction. They also are not THAT bad in the rain and are pretty quiet. I just hope they come out with some wider sizes in the years to come so I can stick with them.
What non-runflat tires did you go with?
At first I went with the NITTO 555s all around. They are an incredible tire for the price but I needed something that would handle agressive cornering a bit better. I went with the BFG Gforce KD next and there is no turning back. These tires are truly amazing. I have never driven or raced on a tire that handled like these. They are very controllable even when you are past their traction limits. This was very important to me because often I have to use one set of tires for roadracing, autocrossing and street driving. I have even made a few trips down the 1/4 with these tires and was pretty impressed with their straight line traction. They also are not THAT bad in the rain and are pretty quiet. I just hope they come out with some wider sizes in the years to come so I can stick with them.
Matt,
I also just put a set of these on Friday and I'm also very impressed with the performance. They just stick really well.
12-24-2001, 01:35 AM
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Re: For Those Of You Using Non-Runflat Tires, Is There A Reliable, Safe Alternative And (XTrooper)
Just in case
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