Replacement tires
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Twisp WA
I run Michelins on all my rigs. Once the factory crap tires go away. Cost more but have never disappointed me over the years.
Got em on my Vette, 2 sets, different rims. got em on my F-550 truck, got em on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and as soon as the Continentals wear out on the Passat VW it will get Michelin sneakers.
George
Got em on my Vette, 2 sets, different rims. got em on my F-550 truck, got em on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and as soon as the Continentals wear out on the Passat VW it will get Michelin sneakers.
George
Last edited by George's_Vette; Apr 19, 2016 at 07:31 PM.
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8th Gear
Joined: May 2015
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I run Michelins on all my rigs. Once the factory crap tires go away. Cost more but have never disappointed me over the years.
Got em on my Vette, 2 sets, different rims. got em on my F-550 truck, got em on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and as soon as the Continentals wear out on the Passat VW it will get Michelin sneakers.
George
Got em on my Vette, 2 sets, different rims. got em on my F-550 truck, got em on my Jeep Grand Cherokee and as soon as the Continentals wear out on the Passat VW it will get Michelin sneakers.
George
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Twisp WA
BW:
What model Michelin tires? They make a few different RF model tires that fit differnt cars, coupe, vs. GS, vs. ZO6, ZR1 etc. Then there are the latest and greatest vs. older versions of their tires which may be sold cheaper to clear out stock on hand from your tire provider.
I only buy new tires built the year I'm buying them in for my rigs. I don't generally wear them out but replace every 6 years due to rubber age.
George
What model Michelin tires? They make a few different RF model tires that fit differnt cars, coupe, vs. GS, vs. ZO6, ZR1 etc. Then there are the latest and greatest vs. older versions of their tires which may be sold cheaper to clear out stock on hand from your tire provider.
I only buy new tires built the year I'm buying them in for my rigs. I don't generally wear them out but replace every 6 years due to rubber age.
George
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8th Gear
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Actually just had alignment done, had a little chopping inside fronts on GY emt. The price was mt balance and taxes included in the $1500 for new michelins.. My unc in Florida says replace with oem, I disagree. He had c6 and now c7 and both had michelins, so I kinda understand replacing those oem's!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Actually just had alignment done, had a little chopping inside fronts on GY emt. The price was mt balance and taxes included in the $1500 for new michelins.. My unc in Florida says replace with oem, I disagree. He had c6 and now c7 and both had michelins, so I kinda understand replacing those oem's!
Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
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I am amazed at the number of people here so dependent upon runflat tires. As a class, they have a harsh ride, handle poorly and are overtly expensive. They may help if you pick up a nail but won't do a thing for you in a blow-out. I haven't had a car with a spare tire since 2007 and have driven over 200,000 miles.In that time I have picked up two nails that caused slow leaks. This morning I replaced the Michelin runflats on my Vette with Hankook Ventus V12's and what a difference in handling and ride. My advice is to ditch the paranoia, get a cell phone and a AAA membership and buy some really good maximum performance summer tires. You won't believe how they change your Vette.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Dayton OH
I am amazed at the number of people here so dependent upon runflat tires. As a class, they have a harsh ride, handle poorly and are overtly expensive. They may help if you pick up a nail but won't do a thing for you in a blow-out. I haven't had a car with a spare tire since 2007 and have driven over 200,000 miles.In that time I have picked up two nails that caused slow leaks. This morning I replaced the Michelin runflats on my Vette with Hankook Ventus V12's and what a difference in handling and ride. My advice is to ditch the paranoia, get a cell phone and a AAA membership and buy some really good maximum performance summer tires. You won't believe how they change your Vette.
I also just switched to the hankook and Wow it is night and day differance I will never run those loud rough riding run craps again Btw leaving for the ncm from Ohio then to Georgia in about two hours not scared at all
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
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I am amazed at the number of people here so dependent upon runflat tires. As a class, they have a harsh ride, handle poorly and are overtly expensive. They may help if you pick up a nail but won't do a thing for you in a blow-out. I haven't had a car with a spare tire since 2007 and have driven over 200,000 miles.In that time I have picked up two nails that caused slow leaks. This morning I replaced the Michelin runflats on my Vette with Hankook Ventus V12's and what a difference in handling and ride. My advice is to ditch the paranoia, get a cell phone and a AAA membership and buy some really good maximum performance summer tires. You won't believe how they change your Vette.
On my 2011 GS with 425 rwhp/rwtq, they stick like glue under all weather conditions, and also hold up well for HDPE events too. My last set cost me around $1,200 for tires/balance/install/addl. road hazard warranty. I also got about 30k miles out of them, which included a lot of spirited highway driving and a spirited track event on the Daytona Speedway.
I currently have on a set of Cooper non-runflats, and they were less expensive (about $1,000 installed) but they are noisier, spin easier, and ride the same. Going back to the Bridgestone RF's when they wear out. And, they do help with blow outs too
There is a thread out here with a huge chunk out of the side of a RF, and no damage to rim, and the owner was able to drive it to the repair station.EDIT - one more thing to add. Since 2008, on C6 vettes I've ran Goodyears (both GEN1 and GEN2 versions), Michelins (various styles), and now Coopers, and the Bridgestones are the ONLY ones that have had the same consistant good predictable traction at the end of the tire life, compared to the beginning of use. Meaning, the others held well when new, but got "harder" as they heat cycled over time for daily street driving.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Liberty Hill Texas
On my 06 base I have aftermarket wheels (stock sizes) with Mich PS2 A/S ZPs. I have these because it's my DD and they tend to provide a nice ride with decent wear / life. They are not the "top of the line" for grip, but do okay for my needs.
I did have a blowout - hit a rock at 70 MPH. Loud bang, dash lit up like it was Christmas and stated "zero pressure left front" and not not do over 55 MPH. this was at 9:30 at night in a place where there was no place to pull over. I drove home, got up the next morning and drove 25 miles to Discount Tire where they replaced it for free.
Is the ride harsher than non- run flats. Maybe. Not as good grip with run flats. Maybe.. but with the new PS/2s that are out, that may not be true anymore. But the nice thing about this is you get to decide what's important to you and how you use you car. Run flats are not a requirement for me, but I do have them on and am glad I did, at least in that instance.
I did have a blowout - hit a rock at 70 MPH. Loud bang, dash lit up like it was Christmas and stated "zero pressure left front" and not not do over 55 MPH. this was at 9:30 at night in a place where there was no place to pull over. I drove home, got up the next morning and drove 25 miles to Discount Tire where they replaced it for free.
Is the ride harsher than non- run flats. Maybe. Not as good grip with run flats. Maybe.. but with the new PS/2s that are out, that may not be true anymore. But the nice thing about this is you get to decide what's important to you and how you use you car. Run flats are not a requirement for me, but I do have them on and am glad I did, at least in that instance.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Stoddard NH
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Ordering my new tires this week and have been going back and forth on whether to replace them with RF or Non RF tires. I was never impressed with the ride and wear from the OEM goodyears on my 12 Coupe GS. I have decided to go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports Non RF. I will be having them mounted up next week. Good luck
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
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Ordering my new tires this week and have been going back and forth on whether to replace them with RF or Non RF tires. I was never impressed with the ride and wear from the OEM goodyears on my 12 Coupe GS. I have decided to go with the Michelin Pilot Super Sports Non RF. I will be having them mounted up next week. Good luck
