runflats or not
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From: Springfield MO
You will get a lot of "AAA and a cell phone" answers, but read Jim's post, especially #1 and #15. This is a real life example of having a flat tire in a C6.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flat-tire.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flat-tire.html
Last edited by JoesC5; Apr 13, 2013 at 09:15 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2010
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From: Long Island New York
For what it's worth - my personal preference is Run Flats.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2013
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Nobody has mentioned the wieght savings, I think its 5-7lbs each, thats alot of rotating wieght. May be noticable seat of the pants.I took my Centerline Drags off my Chevelle and put my steel SS wheels on same brand and size tires, very noticable difference.Just food for thought!
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Rochester, NY
For what it's worth - my personal preference is Run Flats.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 41,732
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From: Springfield MO
Nobody has mentioned the wieght savings, I think its 5-7lbs each, thats alot of rotating wieght. May be noticable seat of the pants.I took my Centerline Drags off my Chevelle and put my steel SS wheels on same brand and size tires, very noticable difference.Just food for thought!
Then I checked and a 325/30-19 Michelin pilot Super Sport non runflat weighs 32 pounds.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...30&diameter=19
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From: S/W ,Fla-Ohio State Football isn't a matter of life or death,Its Much More serious than that
For what it's worth - my personal preference is Run Flats.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
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From: Boston's south shore MA
Thursday, I just bought the Michelin Pilot Sport PS ZP. Nice tires.
Runflats are a good choice for me. In the Boston area, distracted and drunk drivers crash into cars stopped in the brakedown lane and kill everyone. Additionally, who wants to stop in the dark or rain to fix a flat? Not me. My long road trips, whether they are coast to coast, or north to south diminish any desire for nonrunflats. There are plenty of places I've been where there were no exits for 100 miles, and no services for even farther distance.
Runflats are a good choice for me. In the Boston area, distracted and drunk drivers crash into cars stopped in the brakedown lane and kill everyone. Additionally, who wants to stop in the dark or rain to fix a flat? Not me. My long road trips, whether they are coast to coast, or north to south diminish any desire for nonrunflats. There are plenty of places I've been where there were no exits for 100 miles, and no services for even farther distance.
6th Gear
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Run Flats
Did a 4000 mile road trip and picked up a thin wire which punctured my rear tire and was it not for the run flats I would have been stuck in the southern hills of Oregon. Yes they are a little rougher and noisy but you have to sacrifice something for peace of mind.
Pro
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From: North Carolina
I just replaced my GY run craps yesterday with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. Man!!! What a difference in ride and noise. Of course the road force balance and proper alignment was a huge contributor. I am also a lifetime member of AAA and bought a Viair 90p and a Dynaplug kit. Should be all I need for worry-free motoring. OP, Good Luck with your decision. 
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You will get a lot of "AAA and a cell phone" answers, but read Jim's post, especially #1 and #15. This is a real life example of having a flat tire in a C6.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flat-tire.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flat-tire.html
Been there, done that, and plan to get a custom T-shirt.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 1,405
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From: Danville IL
For what it's worth - my personal preference is Run Flats.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
--- Yesterday: I put on Firestone RF's.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,013
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From: New Orleans Louisiana
For what it's worth - my personal preference is Run Flats.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I prefer the confidence both on the street and track.
I like knowing that if I am out to dinner, it gets late, dark and maybe rains, I am not stuck trying to fix a flat in those conditions - I can just drive home on my RF's.
I like the driver confidence of run flats for speed runs - blowouts on non-run-flats at speed is a real fruit of the looms soiler.
I like knowing if I can't avoid some debris in the road on the Interstate at 70mph, a cut tires isn't going to send me out of control, non do I have to attempt a dangerous roadside tire repair along the highway.
The best Run Flat technology, Michelins and Brigestones are excellent tires - do cost more than their non-run-flat competitors - but perform just as well and better in all aspects.
I experienced a front tire puncture while driving 70mph on I-55. With zero air pressure, I was able to drive to the nearest Firestone.