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Oct 29, 2008 | 11:34 AM

steppindown

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Michelin Run Flats

Have the Michelin run flats for the regular C6 been released yet? If so, has anyone put them on and noticed a ride or noise difference over the Goodyears?

Oct 29, 2008 | 12:53 PM

steveweimer

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Yes, they were released on 10/15. I purchased a set at Costco and noticed a huge improvement over the GY's. Better traction in the wet and much, much quieter ride.

Oct 29, 2008 | 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweimer

Yes, they were released on 10/15. I purchased a set at Costco and noticed a huge improvement over the GY's. Better traction in the wet and much, much quieter ride.

How much are they from costco installed?

Oct 29, 2008 | 01:01 PM

rosemaryburm

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Any issues with the tire pressure sensors?

Oct 29, 2008 | 01:02 PM

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Oct 29, 2008 | 02:25 PM

vdavenp802

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I wouldn't own a french fry, or anything else "French", I don't care how good they are or what the price. You couldn't give my anything French.

Oct 29, 2008 | 03:18 PM

Fastcar

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vdavenp802

I wouldn't own a french fry, or anything else "French", I don't care how good they are or what the price. You couldn't give my anything French.

I spent way too much time walking through their rubber tree plantation in nam.

Oct 29, 2008 | 03:20 PM

rexracerx9

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I wouldn't own a french fry, or anything else "French", I don't care how good they are or what the price. You couldn't give my anything French.

Chevrolet is of French origin.

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Oct 29, 2008 | 03:44 PM

not08crmanymore

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So how much??

Oct 29, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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steppindown

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So how much??

For the tires or the french fries?

Oct 29, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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Jeff Pedersen

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A good friend of mine just put them on his car last week. He is not that thrilled with them. Talked to him yesterday and was joking (yet serious) he wished he could get a refund. I drove the car (about 40 miles) and they are okay. For those of you that thought the GY's had road noise I have news for you. Your not going to like them much better at all.

Oct 29, 2008 | 05:08 PM

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torquetube

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vdavenp802

I wouldn't own a french fry, or anything else "French", I don't care how good they are or what the price. You couldn't give my anything French.

This from a guy living in Des Moines. What irony.

France is great, you should visit sometime.

Oct 29, 2008 | 07:56 PM

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Low Flight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rexracerx9

Chevrolet is of French origin.

Actually No, Chevrolet is Swiss.

Anyhow, I just had a set of the Michelin PS2 tires put on and they are fantastic. Their grip is outstanding. They are definitely better than the Goodyear supercars that were stock on my car.

Oct 29, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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http://tires.costco.com/TSSapp/TireR...tml?cid=758108
Looks like a good deal for tire replacement.

Oct 29, 2008 | 08:58 PM

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Also, Michelin estimates 30% better tread wear vs. the GY.

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Oct 29, 2008 | 09:09 PM

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Yikes!

I checked costco's prices. Ouch!

$1650 plus tax for the set.

vs around $1200 for the goodyears.

I hope mine last. I've got 16k on mine, and they still look good to me.

Steve

Oct 29, 2008 | 09:46 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by srabin

I checked costco's prices. Ouch!

$1650 plus tax for the set.

vs around $1200 for the goodyears.

I hope mine last. I've got 16k on mine, and they still look good to me.

Steve

Aren't the Firestones a good bit cheaper than the Goodyears?

Oct 29, 2008 | 10:55 PM

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rexracerx9

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Flight

Some say French, others Swiss?

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http://home.earthlink.net/~scrippsbo...iehistory.html

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:39 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rexracerx9

Chevrolet is of French origin.

He has a good point !!!

Oct 30, 2008 | 12:48 AM

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I paid a little under $1k for 4 Firestones about a year ago from Tire Rack. Tire Rack mailed them to my Chevy dealer and they put them on so there was no problem with the sensors. I think the total cost was about $1100.

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