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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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What do you think? I want to get away from the run-flats on my C6. I am not an aggressive driver...all the time, but love the corners. What are your recommendations?
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 04:46 AM
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Stick with the run flats, if you like dictches
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Do a search here. Lots of threads discussing different tires.

The Tire Rack is a great source of information and has a lot of reviews of the various brands.

I bought Firestone Wide Ovals almost 3 years ago and am happy with them. They are run-flats. There are other brands that have good reports.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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Bridgestone's RE11
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Toyo T1R's, Great wet and Dry performance!
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so how will you change your tire if you get a flat? I replaced my run flats with Michelin PS AS run flats to keep from worrying about it. much nicer tire than stock.
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I run Nitto Invo's and have a $20 green slime kit (includes an air pump), I also have a plug kit in there.
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