C7 Stringray wheels offset, and runflats vs not?
12-06-2018, 10:20 PM
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C7 Stringray wheels offset, and runflats vs not?
Okay, a few questions I seriously need help. I was looking to buy a set of wheels for my C7 Stingray then I ran into this wheel offset value?
1. What is this wheel offset and what is the offset on an OEM set of the wheels?
2. Where to buy the wheels? I heard Factory reproduction has good choice of wheels? Any thoughts or suggestions will be very welcomed!
3. The key question should I get runflats or non runflats tires? (Here is the dilema, most tire shops won't install runflats, and to take them off the wheels they are a major pain given that they are low profile run flat tires.) Therefore, is it worth getting run flats or not? I do have road assistance with my insurance, I understand the risk, However, just wondering if there are any true benefits to these tires vs. non-run flats.
Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Stay safe! -J
1. What is this wheel offset and what is the offset on an OEM set of the wheels?
2. Where to buy the wheels? I heard Factory reproduction has good choice of wheels? Any thoughts or suggestions will be very welcomed!
3. The key question should I get runflats or non runflats tires? (Here is the dilema, most tire shops won't install runflats, and to take them off the wheels they are a major pain given that they are low profile run flat tires.) Therefore, is it worth getting run flats or not? I do have road assistance with my insurance, I understand the risk, However, just wondering if there are any true benefits to these tires vs. non-run flats.
Your help is GREATLY appreciated! Stay safe! -J
12-06-2018, 10:40 PM
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“Most tire shops won’t install run flats.”
Huh? Lots of new cars have RF tires, and most tire shops have no problem mounting them. As for the risk of non-RF tires, only you can decide if that risk is acceptable. Personally it’s not a risk I’m willing to take. YMMV.
Huh? Lots of new cars have RF tires, and most tire shops have no problem mounting them. As for the risk of non-RF tires, only you can decide if that risk is acceptable. Personally it’s not a risk I’m willing to take. YMMV.
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joseanMD (12-07-2018)
12-06-2018, 10:53 PM
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Runflats are useless until you need them, at which point you really, really need them. If you get a flat with a regular tire, your life is going to suck. You're looking at getting a low ground clearance car (with even lower ground clearance with a flat) onto a flatbed.
It's up to you whether you consider the run-flats worth it. I do run them in the summer and I would in the winter if the Pilot PA4's were available as a run-flat.
It's up to you whether you consider the run-flats worth it. I do run them in the summer and I would in the winter if the Pilot PA4's were available as a run-flat.
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joseanMD (12-07-2018)
12-06-2018, 11:32 PM
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12-07-2018, 06:38 AM
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I have run Non-run flats for 2 years, it is a question you will have to ask yourself... if there are many people in your area getting flats then I would have run flats... House of Wheels is a great company to call with rim questions...
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joseanMD (12-07-2018)
12-07-2018, 08:44 AM
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A flat can ruin your day.
Even with a cell phone, plug kit and pump.
Non run flat tires offer softer rubber compounds giving more performance/ handling.
Your decision, run flat tires are common and shops commonly install them.
Even with a cell phone, plug kit and pump.
Non run flat tires offer softer rubber compounds giving more performance/ handling.
Your decision, run flat tires are common and shops commonly install them.