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Cruising
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From: Florida
tires
my 2005 C6 Convertible is ready for new tires. THe current Mich Pilot Sport A/S ZP are wearing and noisy.
Cant make up my mind on Run Flat and traditional tires. Im not an aggressive driver and live in FLorida.
Any suggestions as to RF/or not? and which tire Mfr perform best.
Cant make up my mind on Run Flat and traditional tires. Im not an aggressive driver and live in FLorida.
Any suggestions as to RF/or not? and which tire Mfr perform best.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
my 2005 C6 Convertible is ready for new tires. THe current Mich Pilot Sport A/S ZP are wearing and noisy.
Cant make up my mind on Run Flat and traditional tires. Im not an aggressive driver and live in FLorida.
Any suggestions as to RF/or not? and which tire Mfr perform best.
Cant make up my mind on Run Flat and traditional tires. Im not an aggressive driver and live in FLorida.
Any suggestions as to RF/or not? and which tire Mfr perform best.
Some drivers go to the non run flats and mention they are quieter, but that is because they have the tread of a new tire. New tires are always quieter than worn tires. I tested both, and both were new sets of tires. I did this for my friend at Discount Tires because he wanted to provide the proper information to his customers.
To each their own. I have 63,000 on the car and have had 3 flat tires and in all 3 situations I was not in a position to run a tire repair kit. One instance was a 3/8 inch rebar that penetrated the tire and the rim. I drove 80 miles or so to Discount Tire to have it replaced.
Last edited by joemessman; Apr 26, 2018 at 12:42 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Down south in Dixie
This is my experience. My C6 needed tires, and I was so tired of the Goodyear run-craps I went with the Firestone non run flat. It was a completely different car as it drove better, rode better, and was quiet as a church mouse. I had a plug kit, and air pump I put in the back cubby. But then came the problem, I couldn't get the thought of having a flat out of my mind, i.e. will I be able to plug the tire, what if the side wall it damaged, etc. In short the no RF's are great for the car, but not for my mind. So, I'll sick with the run flats.
If you're going to stay close to home, or close enough for service if needed you should be good. But we take our's on long road trips, and sometimes we are out in the middle of nowhere.
That said, any good brand of tire in non RF will transform your car into a great cruiser. Good luck on your choice.
If you're going to stay close to home, or close enough for service if needed you should be good. But we take our's on long road trips, and sometimes we are out in the middle of nowhere.
That said, any good brand of tire in non RF will transform your car into a great cruiser. Good luck on your choice.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Apr 26, 2018 at 03:11 PM.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
I have new Michelin Pilot A/S Run Flats. I think they were a great investment in quietness and ride handling. I also read somewhere that Corvette recommends run flats because it could save you some body work if a regular radial decided to come apart and tear up the wheel well.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: yardley, pa 19067
Non run flats here. Went with Continental extreme contact sport tires. Ride is 100% better with no noise and trammel over uneven roads. Most repair shops can’t fix run flats anyway so I’m good with an air compressor and plug kit.
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I put the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on my 2008 coupe last summer and they are a great choice for all around driving. I went with the run flats for "peace of mind" and haven't been disappointed. I highly recommend them.
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