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Racer
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From: Pensacola Florida
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OK Guys I have a dump question , I have a 02 coupe and I will be needing tires soon. I want to know if you can put non runflat tires on the stock wheels . I work a honda dealership and our runflats have differant wheels than non runflats. I bought the car about two years ago and they put new goodyears on it but want to go to non runflats, and if I can do that without buying new wheels ok but if not then I will get new wheels and tires. Thanks for any advice
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas
As far as I know there is no need to change the rims, you can use non runflats on the OE wheels that came with your vette.
I have heard the rim thing about the Hondas before, do you have any pics of the Honda rims, and why you can't switch them to non runflats on the Hondas?
I have heard the rim thing about the Hondas before, do you have any pics of the Honda rims, and why you can't switch them to non runflats on the Hondas?
Burning Brakes
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From: Minnesota City MN
I got fed-up with the high price of the run-flats and made the change to kumho's at far far less in price. Your tire monitors will still work fine...nothing changes but the extra cash in your pocket. You get a better feel for the road with a tire that has a softer sidewall. I was ALWAYS a goodyear fan, then I needed tires and funds were low. I took a chance and went with the kumho's....WOW! They dont have the speed rating the goodyear's do, but who drives over 160mph? They have a great feel for the road, cost way less, wear longer, have the same if not better traction....wet or dry.
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
You can put non-runflat tires on any stock GM wheels.
BUT, it is a little known fact that GM stock wheels do have special dimensions for runflat tires (to help keep the tires seated on the rims when they loose air). SO, I am not sure how effective after-market wheels might be with runflats?
I would NEVER recommend putting lower speed rated tires on ANY CAR, some tire installers rightfully refuse to do this. Not only is there a liability doing this, but even if you do not ever reach those speeds, the tire construction is different and the car will handle worse (including less steering response) at any speeds.
BUT, it is a little known fact that GM stock wheels do have special dimensions for runflat tires (to help keep the tires seated on the rims when they loose air). SO, I am not sure how effective after-market wheels might be with runflats?
I would NEVER recommend putting lower speed rated tires on ANY CAR, some tire installers rightfully refuse to do this. Not only is there a liability doing this, but even if you do not ever reach those speeds, the tire construction is different and the car will handle worse (including less steering response) at any speeds.
Last edited by Oldvetter; Jan 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM.
Drifting
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There are some incredible conventional tires available out there, and they all fit perfectly. Be sure to check out the Goodyear GS-D3. They're more money than some, but are a wonderful overall tire.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
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Racer
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From: Pensacola Florida
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I dont have any pics. of the honda wheel but the beed on the rim is so much differant then any of the other wheel , the front beed is smaller then the back beed . you can only take the run flat ring off of one side of the wheel and not the other. the machine that we use is so nice , you never touch the tire at all.
Well thanks for the advice , I was not sure about the rim design on the vette . I know it looks like a normal wheel but I just wanted to be sure.
Well thanks for the advice , I was not sure about the rim design on the vette . I know it looks like a normal wheel but I just wanted to be sure.
Pro
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From: Alton Illinois
There are some incredible conventional tires available out there, and they all fit perfectly. Be sure to check out the Goodyear GS-D3. They're more money than some, but are a wonderful overall tire.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
great tire
Le Mans Master
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Honda runflat is a specially designed tire/wheel combo by Michelin that no other car brand uses. Even the rim is measured in metric sizes unlike any other wheel made. All other runflats and non-runflats are measured in the same conventional manner and interchange in every conceivable size. Ford also briefly used that Michelin system but dumped it a long time ago. It was called the TRX.
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There are some incredible conventional tires available out there, and they all fit perfectly. Be sure to check out the Goodyear GS-D3. They're more money than some, but are a wonderful overall tire.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
Whatever you choose, you'll definitely save $$ and notice a smoother ride.
The GSD3s are nothing short of phenomenal on dry AND wet roads. Goodyear is now offering a $50 rebate on any four. Both Tirerack and Discount Tire have them.