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What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/3/2008 7:04:02 PM    JustFlyn   Posts: 3 Joined: 11/3/2008 Status: offline I own a 2003 coupe with the original tires.  I just turned 22,000 miles and see quite a bit of wear on the fronts.  I''m really not that impressed with all the road noise and how quick they are wearing.  Now the question, since these are run flat tires and there is no spare, what options do I have.  Honestly - if I get a flat 400 miles from home, I''m going to be grounded either way - knowing no one will have a replacement in stock.  Reading the magazines, they claim you would need to replace the tire - if driven flat for any length of time.  I hear your conventional tires offer so much better handling, quiter ride, and longer tread wear.  What is everyone else doing, when the time comes to replace the original tires ? Post #: 1

RE: What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/3/2008 10:44:12 PM    Danger731   Posts: 19 Joined: 7/25/2008 Status: offline I feel your pain. It all depends on your driving style, just a cruiser, twisties, red light romps ? _____________________________ 04 C5 A4 Torch Red 1SB G92 02 M6 Onyx Black Z/28 All Options 358hp/368tq+100 SLP Lid LM 1 SFC''''''''s FTRA KYB-AGX 17" ZR1 275''''''''s Auburn rear HSW Plate Kit Smooth Bellows Eibach Anti-Roll Kit 35/25mm sway bars 2007 2500 Silverado CC 4: (in reply to JustFlyn) Post #: 2

RE: What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/5/2008 5:00:58 AM    ttlusty   Posts: 3 Joined: 10/31/2008 Status: offline I''d stick with the run flats unless you want to carry a flat repair kit like the one that comes with the Z06. Lots of tire companies now carry run flats that are better than what came original on your 04. _____________________________ secnwish (in reply to Danger731) Post #: 3

RE: What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/8/2008 12:05:29 AM    Dave01 Posts: 690 Joined: 9/24/2005 Status: offline Consider this: 1) Many tires shops that do install/remove runflats will state quite clearly that they will NOT guarantee that your wheels won''t get damaged. 2) Many shops don''t work on runflats for that very reason. 3) Each non-runflat saves you up to 7 lbs of unsprung weight - that''s 28 lbs! 4) Non-runflats ride so much smoother, you''ll think you''re in a souped up Lexus; it''s incredible how much better your ride will be. 5) I''ve had Corvettes for almost 30 years and during that time, I''ve had one flat. It wasa slow leaker, so I was not even close to being stranded. 6) The Goodyear GSD3s, Michelin PS2s, and BF Goodrich KD2s are top-notch tires. Of the three, the GSD3s will last the longest, while the KD2s are the noisiests. Of course, the PS2s are the most expensive. 7) If you are low on money, the General UHPs are decent tires and are very inexpensive. I''ve been running GSD3s for many years now and I am now spoiled for life! They are nothing short of incredible. Unfortunately, they have been hard to get. Discount tire did find me the rears, last Spring. _____________________________ 2001 MN6 Coupe, all options Halltech Stinger-R intake w/cold air mod - see www.conceptualpolymer.com (Corvette Corner) BPP shifter w/glass elegance shift knob Borla Stinger quad round exhaust Goodyear GSD3s (in reply to JustFlyn) Post #: 4

RE: What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/10/2008 5:49:25 PM    JustFlyn   Posts: 3 Joined: 11/3/2008 Status: offline Dave01 - Wow !  Sounds like you have this one problem resolved !  I like your analysis !  You have just made up my mind ! Thanks !  (in reply to Dave01) Post #: 5

RE: What should I replace my original tires with ? - 11/11/2008 12:12:07 PM    Dave01 Posts: 690 Joined: 9/24/2005 Status: offline JustFlyn, I have a small 12 volt compressor, a tire patch kit, needle nose pliers and an aluminum Mercedes jack in one of the rear compartments, but honestly, I don''t expect to use them. If your tire gets a nail puncture, the leak is normally very slow - slow enough for you to get to any tire shop. Enjoy your new tires! Dave _____________________________ 2001 MN6 Coupe, all options Halltech Stinger-R intake w/cold air mod - see www.conceptualpolymer.com (Corvette Corner) BPP shifter w/glass elegance shift knob Borla Stinger quad round exhaust Goodyear GSD3s (in reply to JustFlyn) Post #: 6

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