jkshelby

I am about to buy some back tires for my 2004 vet.
I have 30000 miles on them
Problem is do I go with michelins firestone or goodyear or should I go with non runflats.
Seem to be having a problem getting good years
What do you do with reg tires (non run flats)
?Can we buy a small spare or do you use the fix a flat in a can and tire plugs?

steve8

I believe all fix-a-flat cans are bad for the sensors.
Plug kit and a compressor is what most people do with non runflats.

Trigger Creep

Search for info on this topic. You'll hear every opinion. Stay with run-flats and run away from run-flats. The new Goodyear RF design is quieter, but the non-RF is quieter still. Most folks love the Mich's, from the posts I've read here, its hard to say this tire is better than another.

Firestone, Perrelis, Bridgestone, Kuhmo, Goodyear, Goodrich... its all up to you. Some of the tread patterns are too wild for me. I like the way the F1's look on the car, with the block treads.

Tire Rack has some good reviews and tech info. I'm starting to get serious about replacing mine too. I want Mich's, but I'm still looking at others too.

The tire goo will ruin your pressure sensors -TPM's. Theres a new formula out that says its safe for TPM's, but I'm not gonna try it. I'm going non-RF's when the time comes. They're cheaper, stick better and are quieter.

Buy a small, cheap compressor you can run from the cigar lighter, a tire plug kit and a small jack. Also get the towing option from your insurance, credit card or AAA. Search the forum, you'll find lots of info about the small jacks, compressors, etc.

jkshelby

Thanks for all the sugestions
I never even thought of the tire presure sensors
So I definately will not be using the seal a tire in a can.
Still don't know what route to go for the run flats or not
again Thanks

nuck

Kumhos. You can get a whole set for less than the runflat rears. I think I paid just over $500. I haven't had a flat tire in over 10 years. I can't recommend paying twice as much money for a noisy low performing tire just for the extremely unlikely event of a flat.
There are better tires out there than Kumhos or course, and they are all cheaper than the runflats.

dobewillie

not a bad tire for the price

jkshelby

Thanks for all the info
This was really the first time I ever tried to communicate on the forum.
I was glad to see the response that I received from all
Now for a followup
I started off going to buy Falken tires but by the time I left the tire shop I ended up with michelins pilot sports.
Thats what you get when you hire a good salesman I guess.
Don't know if i made the right choice or not , but it's made

again thanks

Trigger Creep

I think you'll be very happy with the choice. :

SebringSixSpeed

Excellent Choice! You will love the quiet ride and the grip.

moserbe

I just put Michelin Pilot zero pressure runflats on my C5.

DeeGee

I have Michelin Pilot Sport AS ZPs (runflats)

If you are happy with the price you'll be happy with the tires. Enjoy the quieter ride

Fast98

What about goodyear gsd3?

RonJ

I'm going from Michelin Pilots to the GSD3's.

Supposed to be an excellent tire, one of the best "wet" tires and I'm hoping to get more life out of them.

RonJ ...

Oldvetter

Michelin makes the only all season runflat tire I know of. So, if you need a cold weather tire (and some light snow) and WANT A RUNFLAT IT IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE.

Goodyear GSD3 is one of the best non-runflat summer tires. Great in rain.

Michelin is bringing out a new summer runflat for the C5 this summer.

I have stayed with Goodyear OEM Runflats. They are widest tire by far, handle best (yes they do), get 3 miles per gallon better gas mileage than non-runflats, and can go 200 miles flat. Non-runflats ride better and hook up (acceleration) better, and are not as noisey.

Optimus_C5

I've got them on my vette and love them. I think you made a good choice.

Bill Vett

Your profile isn't fill out but if you live in a cold weather area, during the winter you need to warm up the PS-2's before you put any power to the rear. Don't ask, I just tossed the underwear in the trash...

gpz

if you are only buying back tires...i would match them up to what ever you have on the front...or buy four new ones that you want.

PierEagle

As others have said, you made a good choice. Have had them for 2 years and no regrets. It's a good idea to have the 4 wheel alignment checked when you replace tires. In the long run it's money well spent.

I personally would not use the "fix a flat" type product in either a run flat or non-runflat type tire. No one can convince me that they won't plug up the tiny hole in the TPS. Even if you could clean them, why make work. There are also some shops that won't try to repair a tire with that stuff in them.

Enjoy your Michs.

jkshelby

I had lost my password and haven't been on this site for some time chatting.Just an update on my run flats. I am now on my second set of michelin pilots .I do really like them but they do wear down fast. especially the rear ones. This year I went on a trip to Gattlinburg with new rear tires where I picked up a metal screw . I had some time finding someone to repair it no one wanted to touch it and no one had any new pilots , all had to be ordered in. Finally went to Ashville and had better luck and was on my way.

VETJAZZ

If you want the piece of mind of a run flat and a quiet ride with great traction, get the Michelins. You won't be sorry.