Tire questions
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Melting Slicks
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Tire questions
Hi
I have an 02 coupe with almost 20,000 miles and l'm still on my orig set, which is the Goodyear runflats that came with it.
Now l realize that l have enough tread to go another 10/15,000 miles but l seem to remember reading somewhere that age can be as important as miles when replacing tires. With age they dry out or the tires compound hardens.
Being that l only drive it 6 months a year and keep it covered in a garage and the tires appear fine should age still be an issue.
The next thing that comes to mind is being that l run runflats and of course l don't have a spare do l have to stay with runflats? And if l switch to non runflats will l hurt the sensor's or throw codes or any
dashboard notifications popping up?
The Pro is that non runflats are quieter and cheaper and will just have to keep a can of tire inflator handy. I have no idea if they even work and if they will hurt the sensor's.
The Con they are pricey and ride harder, but they are original.
Thanks
I have an 02 coupe with almost 20,000 miles and l'm still on my orig set, which is the Goodyear runflats that came with it.
Now l realize that l have enough tread to go another 10/15,000 miles but l seem to remember reading somewhere that age can be as important as miles when replacing tires. With age they dry out or the tires compound hardens.
Being that l only drive it 6 months a year and keep it covered in a garage and the tires appear fine should age still be an issue.
The next thing that comes to mind is being that l run runflats and of course l don't have a spare do l have to stay with runflats? And if l switch to non runflats will l hurt the sensor's or throw codes or any
dashboard notifications popping up?
The Pro is that non runflats are quieter and cheaper and will just have to keep a can of tire inflator handy. I have no idea if they even work and if they will hurt the sensor's.
The Con they are pricey and ride harder, but they are original.
Thanks
Last edited by Kingman99; Jun 14, 2011 at 11:41 AM. Reason: spelling
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: San Angelo TX
Hi
I have an 02 coupe with almost 20,000 miles and l'm still on my orig set, which is the Goodyear runflats that came with it.
Now l realize that l have enough tread to go another 10/15,000 miles but l seem to remember reading somewhere that age can be as important as miles when replacing tires. With age they dry out or the tires compound hardens.
Being that l only drive it 6 months a year and keep it covered in a garage and the tires appear fine should age still be an issue.
The next thing that comes to mind is being that l run runflats and of course l don't have a spare do l have to stay with runflats? And if l switch to non runflats will l hurt the sensor's or throw codes or any
dashboard notifications popping up?
The Pro is that non runflats are quieter and cheaper and will just have to keep a can of tire inflator handy. I have no idea if they even work and if they will hurt the sensor's.
The Con they are pricey and ride harder, but they are original.
Thanks
I have an 02 coupe with almost 20,000 miles and l'm still on my orig set, which is the Goodyear runflats that came with it.
Now l realize that l have enough tread to go another 10/15,000 miles but l seem to remember reading somewhere that age can be as important as miles when replacing tires. With age they dry out or the tires compound hardens.
Being that l only drive it 6 months a year and keep it covered in a garage and the tires appear fine should age still be an issue.
The next thing that comes to mind is being that l run runflats and of course l don't have a spare do l have to stay with runflats? And if l switch to non runflats will l hurt the sensor's or throw codes or any
dashboard notifications popping up?
The Pro is that non runflats are quieter and cheaper and will just have to keep a can of tire inflator handy. I have no idea if they even work and if they will hurt the sensor's.
The Con they are pricey and ride harder, but they are original.
Thanks
I've run without a spare on non-runflats for a while in both coupes I've owned and the Z06 I had. The C5Z comes from the factory without runflats and no spare. It has a fix-a-flat type kit in the back with an electric pump.
As far as tire age, they will get harder as you noticed with age and will not grip as well as when newer so that is something you have to take into consideration as you never know when you'll have to do an emergency stop or swerve to avoid something. Also watch your sidewalls for cracking. That is a sign the different tire components are well past where you should be running on them. I think a lot of state inspections will fail you for cracked sidewalls.
Hope that helps.
Racer
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From: Las vegas Nevada
MIlage
Wow, you don't drive it much. All the other posts are fine, but if you don't want the hassel of calling AAA to fix a flat at 11:00pm while you've been out drinking and raising hell, stay with the runflats.
Melting Slicks
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From: SC
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
kingman >>, Depends on where and how you drive of course. Just use common sense in the rain and you should be fine. BTW if anyone needs front EMT's I have an essentially new pair with 10/32" that were produced in 2010.......................
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Arlington Texas
I have a 2000 Corvette running non runflat Bridgestone. Would like to change to Michelin runflats but can only get the rears. Would I have any handling problems having runflats on the rear and non runflats on the front?
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