Track performance run flat vs non?
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Track performance run flat vs non?
I'm looking to get new tires for my C8. I'm planning to stay with the OEM brand and sizes. I trailer the car to the track and my around town driving is very local. Does anyone know if run flat vs non run flat perform better on the track?
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Have NON-Run Flat on my C8 and they weighed in 5 lbs less per tire and that is unsprung weight.
Also NON-Run Flats handle, brake, hook up better than the harder heavier Run Flats.
Last edited by ArizonaZ06; Jun 11, 2021 at 05:36 PM.
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I don't think I've ever seen a race car with run flats.
Any time you can reduce unsprung weight on a race car that is usually a good thing.
In my opinion run flats are for soccer mom's who don't want to change a tire.
Any time you can reduce unsprung weight on a race car that is usually a good thing.
In my opinion run flats are for soccer mom's who don't want to change a tire.
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I agree! I changed mine out. You will feel Run Flats on a long trip.
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I'm on the list for the Z06 and will let her know that they only come in NON RUN FLATS on the Z06!
