Time for first Tire Replacement....
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Time for first Tire Replacement....
Okay, my '05 C6, puchased in January '05, has 19,000 miles, and its time for new tires. I did about 6 weekend of AutoCross, and a few night at the local drag strip, therefore the tires are getting shot now at almost 20k. I plan on taking it easy with this next set, and plan on buying anothewr set to race with - but not these new ones.
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
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From: Valrico, Florida
Okay, my '05 C6, puchased in January '05, has 19,000 miles, and its time for new tires. I did about 6 weekend of AutoCross, and a few night at the local drag strip, therefore the tires are getting shot now at almost 20k. I plan on taking it easy with this next set, and plan on buying anothewr set to race with - but not these new ones.
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
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From: Southampton NJ
Okay, my '05 C6, puchased in January '05, has 19,000 miles, and its time for new tires. I did about 6 weekend of AutoCross, and a few night at the local drag strip, therefore the tires are getting shot now at almost 20k. I plan on taking it easy with this next set, and plan on buying anothewr set to race with - but not these new ones.
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
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St. Jude Donor '11
Okay, my '05 C6, puchased in January '05, has 19,000 miles, and its time for new tires. I did about 6 weekend of AutoCross, and a few night at the local drag strip, therefore the tires are getting shot now at almost 20k. I plan on taking it easy with this next set, and plan on buying anothewr set to race with - but not these new ones.
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
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From: Thousand Oaks California
Okay, my '05 C6, puchased in January '05, has 19,000 miles, and its time for new tires. I did about 6 weekend of AutoCross, and a few night at the local drag strip, therefore the tires are getting shot now at almost 20k. I plan on taking it easy with this next set, and plan on buying anothewr set to race with - but not these new ones.
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
I think I am just going with Factory Replacements. I have looked around, seems like TireRack.com is a good inexpensive place to get them. Approx $1,175 + shipping.
Anyone have any comments? Cheaper anywhere else? Has anyone dropped the EMT Runflat, and just gone with Fi Eagle?
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From: CA
The incredible safety factor of run flats if you have a blowout at speed should be considered.
Especially with the ever increasing amount of road debris out there.
If it means more control, or avoiding loss of control, Yeah, run flats for me forever.
Especially with the ever increasing amount of road debris out there.
If it means more control, or avoiding loss of control, Yeah, run flats for me forever.
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St. Jude Donor '07
I have Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's in combination with Z51 sway bars and Koni FSD shocks. Great combination of ride and handling. 1.1 G's on the highway ramp. Quiet too. Not sure they are going to last 20k miles, but at least they don't slide around like the GY Runflats.
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From: Venice Florida
I've driven about 500 miles now on the firestones and pushed it a few times. handling seems fine compared to the GY's.
My guess is you would have to a very experienced driver to find the differences in handling.
Slipping seems predictable and haven't found any surprises.
My guess is you would have to a very experienced driver to find the differences in handling.
Slipping seems predictable and haven't found any surprises.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Hill Georgia
Funny you should ask. I'd gone 7-8 years without a flat when I bought the car. I've had two flats in 11K miles in the Vette. I'll be going with the firestones soon. There was a post a while back about the firestones giving a little more warning when they're at their adhesion limit, unlike the GY's which tend to let go real fast. Another thing to consider for autocross/HPDE/ETC.
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From: Tampa FL
My last flat was one year ago on the runflats. Got it patched and have drag raced and autoxed on it over the past year with no problems. Seems I'm always picking up nails and screws as I walk across parking lots. We have 6 cars and someone is always picking up a nail but it's almost always a slow leak.