EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed
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From: Westport CT
EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed
I need to replace the GoodYear OEM EMT's on my '99 6-speed coupe.
Please make some suggestions.
I'd like to stay with run flats, BUT DO NOT want to replace with the GoodYear tires that came with the car.
I'd appreciate:
1) suggested brands and sizes
2) best vendor prices
3) informative reading material in the form of performance reviews
thanks! :U
Please make some suggestions.
I'd like to stay with run flats, BUT DO NOT want to replace with the GoodYear tires that came with the car.
I'd appreciate:
1) suggested brands and sizes
2) best vendor prices
3) informative reading material in the form of performance reviews
thanks! :U
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (adamschorr)
Looking at new wheels and tires for my 99 6-speed. A lot of people like the Michelin Pilot sports ZP(zero pressue). These are runflats. They are not cheap. About $1260 from the tirerack. People say they are the best runflats. That is what I am looking to buy!
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (adamschorr)
Adam,
Just replaced my Firestone SZ50's with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires and really like the looks and sound. The chart below should give you a place to start for comparing tires. The tires above the gray line are all run flats.
later,
[Modified by THRAP 42, 12:55 PM 12/3/2002]
Just replaced my Firestone SZ50's with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP tires and really like the looks and sound. The chart below should give you a place to start for comparing tires. The tires above the gray line are all run flats.
later,
[Modified by THRAP 42, 12:55 PM 12/3/2002]
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (THRAP 42)
thank you for advice and the chart. i'm leaning towards the michelin's.
ANY new calibrations needed (speedo, pressure sensors) to correct for small size variations?
i have the stock N73 Magnesium rims.
adam
ANY new calibrations needed (speedo, pressure sensors) to correct for small size variations?
i have the stock N73 Magnesium rims.
adam
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (carpe dm)
I have the Yokohamas. They're MUCH quieter than stock, are better in the rain, and have a better ride.
The only thing I don't like about them, if it's under 40 degrees, they're a little slippery. But on a nice sunny 80 degree day, they want to rip the blacktop off my driveway. :D
The only thing I don't like about them, if it's under 40 degrees, they're a little slippery. But on a nice sunny 80 degree day, they want to rip the blacktop off my driveway. :D
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (THRAP 42)
Would anyone happen to know if there are RunFlat type tires greater than 18" and/or wider than 275?
THRAP 42,
nice comparison sheet, but I wanted to ask about the BFG KDWs above the gray line... are they RunFlats as well? I didnt think they were.
THRAP 42,
nice comparison sheet, but I wanted to ask about the BFG KDWs above the gray line... are they RunFlats as well? I didnt think they were.
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (johnnyC5)
JohnnyC5,
I checked and couldn't find any RF's outside the normal sizes for our cars.
On the BFG's I may have put those in the wrong place. BFG does make RF's but I checked again and could not find the stock sizes for our cars.
Good catch.
later,
[Modified by THRAP 42, 8:59 AM 12/4/2002]
I checked and couldn't find any RF's outside the normal sizes for our cars.
On the BFG's I may have put those in the wrong place. BFG does make RF's but I checked again and could not find the stock sizes for our cars.
Good catch.
later,
[Modified by THRAP 42, 8:59 AM 12/4/2002]
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (johnnyC5)
Would anyone happen to know if there are RunFlat type tires greater than 18" and/or wider than 275?
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (wwashing)
Did the Vipers change? Just checked and the OE tires are Michelin Pilot Sports at 275/35ZR18 front and 335/30ZR18 rear - but they did not show up as RF's.
later,
later,
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (adamschorr)
I just replaced the OEM GY EMT'sat 19,870 miles with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZP's. Holy Cow - what a difference. These are the tires GM should put on the car as OEM. BTW we just had our first snow event of the year and had the Corvette out in the snow. The Michelin's were surperb. I'd have no fear driving in bad weather. Great tire and reputation. This may sound "old fashioned" but I wanted a tire Made In America. The UTQG of 400 alone makes these tires worth a look.
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (adamschorr)
I replaced the GYs with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZPs. :)
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (adamschorr)
I replaced my run craps with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (not zp). Less noise, better ride, tread wear 400...they are doing great with ~15K miles on em so far.
Are the zp tires a more stiff ride than the non zp? Figure the stiffer sidewall would make a stiffer ride :rolleyes:
steve
Are the zp tires a more stiff ride than the non zp? Figure the stiffer sidewall would make a stiffer ride :rolleyes:
steve
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Re: EMT Replacement tire suggestions needed (NYN8IVE)
I have Firestone runflats and am pretty happy with them. My rears have about 15K on them now and still look great.