View Poll Results: best runflats?
Goodyear
24
24.00%
Michelin
37
37.00%
Firestone
39
39.00%
Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll
best runflat
Melting Slicks
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From: Southern Maryland
I didn't vote since my experience was on a C5. At 60k miles I replaced the Goodyears with Firehawk runflats and it was a huge disappointment. It's time to replace the Goodyears on the C6 now so I'll try the Michelins.
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '13
On the C6, I think they are all rated for only 50 miles.
Team Owner
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From: Southern Utah
....it depends on what is more important to you...Handling: Michelin
Low Price:Firestone
Mileage: Firestone
High Price: Michelin
Copying ZR1: Michelin
Everyone here has different goals and priorities...
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Racer
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From: Suburbs of New Orleans La
to be more specific....
I have 12000 miles on the Goodyears, and they still have a lot of life. I am trying to replace them with something quieter, with good handling characteristics. Price and mileage are not the major concerns.
Drifting
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From: Ambler Pa.
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From: Feverish All Over
More info for you..
This month's issue of Corvette Fever includes a brief write up on a company named StopNgo (www.stopngo.com) who make a really nice tire repair kit that uses a mushroom style plug that is much more secure than the average plug you get with most repair kits.
They are located in the greater Chicago area and sell kits that are basic ($30) right up to one that includes an air compressor for $149.
I would stay away from those cans of goop that seal a tire from the inside as the foam will mess up the TPS...
This month's issue of Corvette Fever includes a brief write up on a company named StopNgo (www.stopngo.com) who make a really nice tire repair kit that uses a mushroom style plug that is much more secure than the average plug you get with most repair kits.
They are located in the greater Chicago area and sell kits that are basic ($30) right up to one that includes an air compressor for $149.
I would stay away from those cans of goop that seal a tire from the inside as the foam will mess up the TPS...
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I went with the Firestones because I had Firehawks on my C4 several years ago and was very pleased with them. After the first 1,000 miles, these are even more pleasing. They handle better than the Supercar tires as measured by G's I can pull on one particular turn I do regularly. Yet they seem to ride a little smoother on a rough road. When you look at the price and realize you still don't have to mess with anything if you get a nail, I'm sold on them.
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Tire sizes plays a major role as well.
In the F/R combination of 275/35/18 and 345/30/19, Tire Rack lists only 3 options, the Kuhmo Exsta XS, the Michelin PS2 and the only Runflat, the Michellin PS ZP.
I bought the Michelin PS ZP's and the only comparison I can to make to the OEM GY's is the Michelins are quieter. The different sizes eliminates any other meaningful comparisons.
In the F/R combination of 275/35/18 and 345/30/19, Tire Rack lists only 3 options, the Kuhmo Exsta XS, the Michelin PS2 and the only Runflat, the Michellin PS ZP.
I bought the Michelin PS ZP's and the only comparison I can to make to the OEM GY's is the Michelins are quieter. The different sizes eliminates any other meaningful comparisons.
Last edited by Knob Jockey; May 26, 2009 at 05:55 PM.
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From: Bay Area CA
After 16,500 miles, I replaced the Goodyear Supercar runflats with Michelin's PS2 ZP runflats. As the Goodyear tires wore, the road level noise increased, tramline increased, smoothness decreased along with traction under hard acceleration. Some of these characteristics are typical of worn tires. So my comparison is based on both tire brands in new condition and oem sizes.
Goodyear Supertires (New) vs. Michelin PS2 ZP (New)
Ride and comfort - ZP's are smoother due to softer sidewall design.
Tramline - ZP's are much improved over GY's.
Noise - ZP's are quieter.
Dry Traction - They both handle very good in the twisty raods.
Wet Traction - I have not driven in the rain with the ZP's, but other reviews I read were in favor of the ZP's.
Tread Life - Hoping to get more than 16,500 miles, jury is still out.
Tirerack Price - GY's with a slight edge.
Goodyear Supertires (New) vs. Michelin PS2 ZP (New)
Ride and comfort - ZP's are smoother due to softer sidewall design.
Tramline - ZP's are much improved over GY's.
Noise - ZP's are quieter.
Dry Traction - They both handle very good in the twisty raods.
Wet Traction - I have not driven in the rain with the ZP's, but other reviews I read were in favor of the ZP's.
Tread Life - Hoping to get more than 16,500 miles, jury is still out.
Tirerack Price - GY's with a slight edge.
