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Oct 15, 2008 | 02:32 PM

#21

EVRGRN

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From: NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycdot01

Forgive my ignorance, but don't you have to keep a spare, tire iron & Jack, in the trunk now that you did away with the run flats?

John
Long Island

Just keep one of these: http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...tnum=CCK&ID=38 or similar in your back storage compartment.

That's what I plan to do when the run flats go. In addition to the negatives other people have mentioned, you can save anywhere from 2-5lbs per corner by switching to non-run flats. That's unsprung and rotating mass, which is very good to lose if you can.

Oct 15, 2008 | 04:35 PM

#22

jam313

Instructor

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From: Austin TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVRGRN

From the Continential website:
"This product’s sealant may interfere with the tire pressure monitoring sensors on vehicles with direct TPMS, possibly leading to error prompts and incorrect pressure readings. Use of this product on direct TPMS vehicles could also result in damage to the tire pressure sensor inside the wheel."

Oct 15, 2008 | 05:04 PM

#23

DroppinLs1Vette

Pro

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From: Mascoutah, Illinois

I havent done the switch yet on my c6, but i did it on my C5...and i didnt have any regrets...I put the BFG KDW II's on the car and they looked great, handled even better, and hooked up out of the hole much better than the run flats....but thats just my experience with them...I was very happy with them, and will probably do it again once my tires wear down...

Oct 15, 2008 | 08:24 PM

#24

cmonkey713

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From: Edmond Oklahoma

When the runcraps go Kuhmo's for me.

Oct 15, 2008 | 08:27 PM

#25

NormWild

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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

Absolutely no regrets, better ride, MUCH better grip, more predictable at the limit, plus the un-sprung weight savings is significant.

I went with Michellin PS2s, total cost was $1600.

Oct 15, 2008 | 08:31 PM

#26

EVRGRN

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From: NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam313

Exactly. I saw that as well. But I'd rather have a kit like that in case of emergency and ruin a sensor in the process than run run flats. Everything has a give and take, this is no different.

Oct 15, 2008 | 08:45 PM

#27

philip_g

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Originally Posted by rothchilds

bought Kuhmos about a year ago after 20k on the runflats. Have 15k on my Kuhmos and they still look new. Keep a plug kit and compressor in the rear cubby hole for an emergency. $680 for 4 tires at tire rack.

Will not buy runflats again. The ride, traction, and noise are negatives.

I'm having 4 falkens put on this week, I'm doing basically the same, pliers, patch kit, compressor, and a work light in the bin.

Oct 15, 2008 | 10:18 PM

#28

HDBADDOG55

Burning Brakes

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From: Woodbridge Ca

Ditched the Run-Flats on my 2000 Convertible. NEVER regretted it. Ride was so much smoother. Check the TireRack (they are a sponsor of this forum & their link can be found to the left side of this forum). They will give you numerous brands and quotes for your vechile. Cost delivered to Calif. was less than $750(front & back). Local dealer charged $25 per tire to install. Hope this helps..STEVE...