can't find front runflats for 1996 255/45-17
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can't find front runflats for 1996 255/45-17
hi.
1996 corvette coupe.
need to replace 20+ year old front runflats. (yeah, I know....)
problem is, I cannot find anyone who makes the original size 255/45/17 in a runflat tire.
I do not want to go with a non-runflat tire.
anyone have a similar situation and come up with a solution?
thanks
1996 corvette coupe.
need to replace 20+ year old front runflats. (yeah, I know....)
problem is, I cannot find anyone who makes the original size 255/45/17 in a runflat tire.
I do not want to go with a non-runflat tire.
anyone have a similar situation and come up with a solution?
thanks
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Why would you want them?
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
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Potenza S001 RFT
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Details & Pricing
Size: 255/45R17
Run Flat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 98W
UTQG: 280 A A
Qty: Per Tire:$101.10
Discount tire:
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
255 /45 R17 98W SL BSW BM RF
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$131.00each
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=OKOINT&cs=255
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
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Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Potenza S001 RFT
Max Performance Summer
Not Yet Rated
| Reviews (7)
Details & Pricing
Size: 255/45R17
Run Flat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 98W
UTQG: 280 A A
Qty: Per Tire:$101.10
Discount tire:
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
255 /45 R17 98W SL BSW BM RF
About Our Pricing
$131.00each
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=OKOINT&cs=255
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Google is your friend! Tirerack.com
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Most Approximate Image Shown
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Potenza S001 RFT
Max Performance Summer
Not Yet Rated
| Reviews (7)
Details & Pricing
Size: 255/45R17
Run Flat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 98W
UTQG: 280 A A
Qty: Per Tire:$101.10
Discount tire:
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
255 /45 R17 98W SL BSW BM RF
About Our Pricing
$131.00each
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=OKOINT&cs=255
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Most Approximate Image Shown
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Bridgestone Potenza S001 RFT
Potenza S001 RFT
Max Performance Summer
Not Yet Rated
| Reviews (7)
Details & Pricing
Size: 255/45R17
Run Flat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 98W
UTQG: 280 A A
Qty: Per Tire:$101.10
Discount tire:
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat
255 /45 R17 98W SL BSW BM RF
About Our Pricing
$131.00each
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=OKOINT&cs=255
tirerack only has 1 tire and it is a clearance. I don't want old tires.
and discount tire shows it as a special order, but I do not think that tire is made anymore and maybe the website has not been updated.
I was thinking of going with the c5 sized runflat tire of 245/45-17 which is only slighter less wide. 245 c5 vs 255 c4.
anyone else?
anyone go with a different size like I was thinking of doing?
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yes, you can drive a car with a flat tire, but that does not mean I would want to - and take a chance of messing up the wheel or underside as the car sits so low already.
Instead, if I have a flat with a runflat tire, I simply keep driving (with near full control). a no-brainer for me, having had flats at the worst time and the worst places.
recommended - for the peace of mind they provide.
Instead, if I have a flat with a runflat tire, I simply keep driving (with near full control). a no-brainer for me, having had flats at the worst time and the worst places.
recommended - for the peace of mind they provide.