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10-15-2014, 04:31 PM
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Runflats are pretty expensive but I guess provide some folks piece of mind. Even the newer Z06s come with runflats but that was not always the case.
Just a couple of years ago the Z06 came with Goodyear Supercar (F1 I think) tires which are non runflat. The Z06 at this time came with a tire repair kit.
I myself have not used runflats on my 1999 Coupe for ten years and Although I have a maybe two flats in that time, like you suggested, I used AAA to come fix the tire on the spot.
Just a note of caution though. All tires for the Corvette seem to be expensive and I would warn against getting a cheaper made (non Z) rated tire to save on cost. We have a lot riding on our tires in many ways.
Best of luck to you and your purchase whenever you make it.
Just a couple of years ago the Z06 came with Goodyear Supercar (F1 I think) tires which are non runflat. The Z06 at this time came with a tire repair kit.
I myself have not used runflats on my 1999 Coupe for ten years and Although I have a maybe two flats in that time, like you suggested, I used AAA to come fix the tire on the spot.
Just a note of caution though. All tires for the Corvette seem to be expensive and I would warn against getting a cheaper made (non Z) rated tire to save on cost. We have a lot riding on our tires in many ways.
Best of luck to you and your purchase whenever you make it.
10-15-2014, 04:36 PM
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The CAA here in Canada doesn't repair tires either - with the CAA Plus coverage they'll tow me up to 100 miles to my mechanic's to repair the tire...I never venture that far from home with the Vette! I have since replaced all 4 tires with non-run flats - very happy with them at a fraction of the price.
10-15-2014, 07:34 PM
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The CAA here in Canada doesn't repair tires either - with the CAA Plus coverage they'll tow me up to 100 miles to my mechanic's to repair the tire...I never venture that far from home with the Vette! I have since replaced all 4 tires with non-run flats - very happy with them at a fraction of the price.
