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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 09:55 AM
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2015 C7, 10,000 MILES OEM tires are just about worn out....daily driver, no track time etc. Thought I would replace them with the Michelin pilot Sport AS/3 (non run flat) except the rear tire, 285/35R 19 103Y is is on back order everywhere I've checked. Called Michelin customer svce who advise tire is not currently in production and will not be until mid September . What other brands have you folks used as replacements in a non runflat and how do you like them ???
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What other non run flats have ya used?
Sold stock tires, ordered all NEW BFG's...OEM C7 base sizes.
directional/non-rotatable, non run flats...sweet "V" tread pattern...reasonable price

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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 10:24 AM
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I'm running Continental DWS06, OEM sizes. Great tire.
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Also had issue with MICH. tires ...not on Vette ...Mich . customer service gave me credit and great price on new set ...the had 27000 miles on them ..45000 mile tire ..they were very good to me ...it may be worth a phone call
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 11:33 AM
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Try the guys at Tread Depot, they got me AS3's when they were on back order at other places

I think they were 1100 shipped free I got them last January.
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 767guy
2015 C7, 10,000 MILES OEM tires are just about worn out....daily driver, no track time etc. Thought I would replace them with the Michelin pilot Sport AS/3 (non run flat) except the rear tire, 285/35R 19 103Y is is on back riser everywhere I've checked. Called Michelin customer svce who advise tire is not currently in production and will not be until mid September . What other brands have you folks used as replacements in a non runflat and how do you like them ???
Thanks, Doug.
Try Discount Tire. Just got a set installed last week on my Z51 2015.
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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I like the idea of non runflats, however what happens if you have a flat?




I have also wondered what a continental kit would look like on a C7.
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Call for a flatbed. Continental provides free flat repair for 3 years. Check out their warranty. One of the better ones.
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Originally Posted by Casey VP26
I like the idea of non runflats, however what happens if you have a flat?

You can get a tire inflation/sealant kit... its in my manual.. thinking of getting one myself


I have also wondered what a continental kit would look like on a C7.
It would look totally bitchin'... as would a padded landau roof, and a TV antenna...

BTW does Michelin offer Sport Cups with gangsta' whitewalls?
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I have over 31,000 miles on my OEM Z51 run flats and still have a ways to go...

must be something wrong with your alignment.
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Originally Posted by gwalsh88
I have over 31,000 miles on my OEM Z51 run flats and still have a ways to go...

must be something wrong with your alignment.
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Kind of does sound like an alignment problem. The tires should last longer than 10K miles.
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Originally Posted by gwalsh88
I have over 31,000 miles on my OEM Z51 run flats and still have a ways to go...

must be something wrong with your alignment.
My wife of 35 years says my alignment has been "off" a lot longer than I have owned the car.


Dealer who measured tread depth says all 4 tires are down to wear bars with none of the obvious symptoms of alignment issues......although an an alignment tech has not yet checked the car. I think as part of the new tire install I will get a 4 wheel alignment done.

Thanks for the suggestions and tire replacement ideas...helpful
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Originally Posted by 767guy
My wife of 35 years says my alignment has been "off" a lot longer than I have owned the car.

that is funny!
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