Run Flats Ride quality
Instructor
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From: east greenbush ny
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
I ditched the emts and bought bfg -g-force's. Much better ride and road feel.After all the z06 guys don't have the emt "parachute" and you don't hear any of them saying there are switchin to run-flats cause of emercency tire issues.
BUT! there has been ,from what i have read , a lot of great strides in the (better than goodyear)run-flat products out there .I hear yokahama,michelin, and other companies have much better products than the GY,s.sooo do your research and i am sure you will find what you need. Good luck! :chevy :chevy :chevy :lolg:
[Modified by tom p, 10:13 PM 2/6/2003]
BUT! there has been ,from what i have read , a lot of great strides in the (better than goodyear)run-flat products out there .I hear yokahama,michelin, and other companies have much better products than the GY,s.sooo do your research and i am sure you will find what you need. Good luck! :chevy :chevy :chevy :lolg:
[Modified by tom p, 10:13 PM 2/6/2003]
Drifting
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From: Rockford IL
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
I drive a dump truck for a living, and driving a vette with run-flats is about the same! I would get rid of them, the Pilot Sports are quiter, ride better, and have better traction :yesnod:
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine CA
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
Personally I would stay with runflats and just ditch the Goodyear EMT Runcraps that were issued to us. I would hate myself to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with a flat and no spare, AND I would ahte myself even more if ever I have a tire blown in a speed that I usually drive the Vette (technically i would be dead). There are newer and better technology out there since the 1997 introduction of the C5. We are not obligated to run antiquated technology tires (though they might had updated them since, but they're still bad) and the assurance that we have a safer tire is priceless.
BTW, I had been told by some forum members how runflats had actually saved their lives. There are stories out there that we have not heard of about runflats actually workinging for the C5 other than dead-weight and high cabin noise.
[Modified by c5chris, 3:02 PM 2/6/2003]
BTW, I had been told by some forum members how runflats had actually saved their lives. There are stories out there that we have not heard of about runflats actually workinging for the C5 other than dead-weight and high cabin noise.
[Modified by c5chris, 3:02 PM 2/6/2003]
Le Mans Master
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From: Glendale NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18- '19
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (c5chris)
I guess there's two sides to every story. I believe there are better run flats than what came with our pride and joys.
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Team Owner
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
I switched to Nitto 555 Extreme's and the ride quality and grip have improved tremendously. Much better traction off the line. I carry a C4 jack. jacking puck, tire plug kit and a small $10 air compressor in case of emergency.
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☠☣☢ Semper Ebrius ☢☣☠
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From: Virginia
Cruise-In IV-V-VI-VII Veteran
St. Jude's Donor '06
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
Do you think its better to stay with the run flats or buy a can of fixa flat and get the non run flats for a better ride?
Of course, your best ride and handling will obviously come from non-runflats, but I just wanted to put the C5 with runflats in perspective.
I went with Firestone SZ50s and my ride improved, my handling didn't change, and I still have peace of mind.
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Drifting
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From: Tupelo Ms
Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
Hey Now:
All I can tell you is, changed out the runflats for Bridgestone S03's and it is like driving a different car. :hurray: Much better ride, handling and less noise. Have not rode in other cars with aftermarket runflats.
All I can tell you is, changed out the runflats for Bridgestone S03's and it is like driving a different car. :hurray: Much better ride, handling and less noise. Have not rode in other cars with aftermarket runflats.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Run Flats Ride quality (PMD(RED C5))
Do you think its better to stay with the run flats or buy a can of fixa flat and get the non run flats for a better ride?
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