Run flat tires
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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.
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I've carried the same set up in my camping trailer for many years.
Trust me, it works!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
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.
Plus there is a night and day difference with performance.
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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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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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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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.
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.
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http://www.automotiverhythms.com/car...chelin2009.php
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests.
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests.
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http://www.automotiverhythms.com/car...chelin2009.php
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests.
Or better yet, do a few searches, you might be surprised from the tests.
Ed
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Melting Slicks
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.