Originally Posted by jerrsvette
(Post 1571285759)
This may be a dumb question, but what does MP and UHP stand for??
MPs are the highest rated tire. |
I am getting ready to order the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus ZP from Discount Tire Direct....they will be replacing the OE GY Runflats.....I am anticipating a nice difference in my car:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by LaMagred02
(Post 1571290296)
I am getting ready to order the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S plus ZP from Discount Tire Direct....they will be replacing the OE GY Runflats.....I am anticipating a nice difference in my car:thumbs:
I'll be anxious to hear you opinion of them afterwards. |
Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01
(Post 1571285704)
:iagree:
Carry a tire plugging kit, and a small 12 volt air compressor. that's what you could get with a Z06 (along with a can of slime!) |
Originally Posted by Cornfield
(Post 1571279989)
Other than waiting for a tow truck, what problems do you run into when you don't have run flat tires on?
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Originally Posted by urfubar
(Post 1571292486)
i keep run flats so i dont need a tow truck....:cheers::thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Quicksilver Vert 01
(Post 1571285704)
:iagree:
Carry a tire plugging kit, and a small 12 volt air compressor. Think of the worst conditions for getting a flat and prepare for it. For me it is Sunday night in the rain 200 miles from home and a Road Service flat bed is three hours away, and you need a flatbed to be hauled to the closest tire repair place, which on Sunday night will be closed.:eek: |
Originally Posted by Grzldvt1
(Post 1571297216)
If you get a flat chances are high you won't be able to fix it with what you have. Not to rain on your parade, but you and others will be woefully, unprepared. I now carry screwdrivers, pliers, a breaker bar, lug socket, and a jack, amongst a few other things.
I've carried the same set up in my camping trailer for many years. Trust me, it works! |
Interesting, I didnt know run flats had a significant performance penalty - thanks.
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Last time I put GY run flats on it was $1850 otd....I put some good Khumo tires on that have very very similar performance ratings on for 700. That difference can pay for a TON of tow trucks or replacement tires if I ever get a flat.
Plus there is a night and day difference with performance. |
Originally Posted by KneeDragr
(Post 1571298218)
Interesting, I didnt know run flats had a significant performance penalty - thanks.
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I was unaware when I started shopping for my C5 that there was not a spare. When I found out it concerned me a fair amount. I did a general internet search and found a site called www.vettespare.com. What they offer is a little pricey but I think there may be an alternative to them. I don't really want to pay for new RF's. I don't want to be stranded either.
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Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
(Post 1571300995)
And how did you determine that?
Originally Posted by merven
(Post 1571281243)
Unless runflats have drasticly improved the last few years, they are the single largest improvement available to a corvette owner (getting rid of them i mean).
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Both sets of my Michelin Pilot Sport A/S ZPs (first gen and plus models) were around $1300. out the door. That included the extra for road force balancing too. Basically $203 front and $256 rear.
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Originally Posted by KneeDragr
(Post 1571301233)
From this post...
One off the cuff opinion does not define a fact. |
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Originally Posted by rrhodes4
(Post 1571301111)
I was unaware when I started shopping for my C5 that there was not a spare. When I found out it concerned me a fair amount. I did a general internet search and found a site called www.vettespare.com. What they offer is a little pricey but I think there may be an alternative to them. I don't really want to pay for new RF's. I don't want to be stranded either.
Attachment 48179927 I carry a plug kit,Slime, jack very small, lug wrench, compressor, small 2x4 to raise car a bit, AAA towing and a cell phone. |
http://www.automotiverhythms.com/car...chelin2009.php
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests. |
Originally Posted by Jet-Jock
(Post 1571301396)
http://www.automotiverhythms.com/car...chelin2009.php
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests. Ed |
To each their own, to me we spend big bucks on our cars, mods, etc.,and at the very least we should do the same with what supports the entire car and people in it, the tires. Sounds like the Mich ap's are the way to go and worth the extra bucks.:seeya
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jet jock...you have mail:cheers:
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