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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [bobwiley]
by vettever
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Feb 13, 2007 (4:52 am)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 11, 2007 7:54 pm)
Welcome to the world of obsessed Corvette owners! I have an 02 ZO6 with 15000 miles and run Kumho Estasa non run flats. The ZO6 does not come with run flats from GM but rather a tire sealant and little compressor. Also no pressure sensors because the sealant will ruin them. If you don't care about the pressure monitors fix a flat works fine. A pluging kit and compressor won't ruin your sensors and may be the best way to go. Keep in mind any plug or fix a flat is only a tempory repair and the tire needs to be repaired by a tire shop. Not every tire shop will have a machine to mount run flats as the sidewalls are extremely stiff in order to support the car without any air. There are other brands of run flats a little less expensive than Goodyears and non run flats are pretty pricey as well. I guess the best thing would be to leave the traction control "on" all the time and conserve the rubber but lets face it, we just can't keep our foot outta the throttle! Anyway, have fun with your Vette and be sure to wave at every one of us you see!Joe.
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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [vettever]
by bobwiley
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Feb 13, 2007 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: vettever (Feb 13, 2007 4:52 am)
Joe-thanks for the info. I've read about Kumho's and I can buy the ECSTA MX XRP's (run flats) for about $750--Goodyear's are over $1,500!! From what I've read, the Kumho's are quieter,ride better and offer about the same tread life. Don't want to be "cheap"--but---at 1/2 price I can have 2 sets of Kumho's for every set of Goodyear's. Michelin's are about $1,200. I only believe in one "pressure monitor" and that's manually checking the tire pressure (cold) at least once a month. I've thought about non-run flats and tire sealant--I didn't know it ruined the sensors. I'll have to re-think that one. But, how often do you get a flat? I wondering if maybe the best bet isn't to use non-run flats and carry a couple of cans of Fix A Flat? I have some time to think about that as the tires are still about 70%. I haven't turned off the Trac Control--yet--getting uded to the "rocket!" I had a 55 Chrysler 300---it would fly after ya got it rolling and a 66 Buick GS--that was a mover---but--the Vette--what a machine--I just turned 63--who says mid-life crisis--what mid-life crisis--I'm like a teenager the car is so much fun and really draws the looks. the wife loves the car also and is anxious to give her a try! WYAIF--the ONLY way to go!
Bob
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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [bobwiley]
by starrow68
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Feb 13, 2007 (9:52 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 13, 2007 7:58 am)
My 2002 coupe has two sets of wheels, one with Michelin Run
Flats and the other set, Z06 size has Kumho MX tires for the
track. I say that the Kumho's are supposed to come off when
I'm not going to be on track for a few weeks but it goes
much longer than that at times. I've had a few nails and
been very lucky that it became a slow leak and I check
pressures a lot so I caught it each time without getting
stopped on the road. Either approach works but some day I
may be waiting for AAA to get me to a tire shop. If I did
not run track and used the car for touring I would keep the
run flats all the time.
Randy
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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [starrow68]
by bobwiley
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Feb 14, 2007 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Feb 13, 2007 9:52 pm)
Thanks Randy. I'd thought about getting a spare set of rims front & rear rims and mounting the current Goodyear's and then switch them I want to go out to play! You're probably right, better safe with run flats than waiting for my roadside service,
Bob
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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [bobwiley]
by 2infiniti
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Feb 15, 2007 (5:07 pm)
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Replying to: bobwiley (Feb 14, 2007 6:55 am)
Bob: I too just purchased a perfect 2001 loaded and with the original tires. The tread is fine but the noise is awful. I am cheap otherwise I would have bought a C-6 (which was easily affordable but this C-5 is great) so naturally I explored all tire options. Tire sensors are only $40 but the safety factor is important so it looks like I am going to go with the KUMHO ECSTA MX XRP, but I did just learn that Yokohama came out with a run-flat the AVS Sport. I have not yet priced them. Based on all my research unless the Yokohama offers better pricing it will be the KUMHO. Other than Tire Rack the best price I found was  Discount Tire. Anyone else have any thoughts? Rob
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Re: C5 Repalcement Tires [2infiniti]
by bobwiley
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Feb 15, 2007 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: 2infiniti (Feb 15, 2007 5:07 pm)
Thanks Rob: My tread is about 70-75%--so i have a while before buying replacements. I can't see spending big $$$ for Goodyear's when I can buy the Kumho's for 1/2 the price and the reviews all say the Kumho's are just as good as the Goodyear's and quieter. One reviewer had over 25,000 miles on his Kumho's--not sure how much tread was left as he didn't say--but--25-30K seems like the normal life expectancy. I got a local price here at Lake of the Ozarks of $162 for the 245/45ZR/17's and $205 for the 275/40ZR/18's. Price at TireRack was $142 and $236 respectively--so its a wash and I have a local dealer if something goes wrong. You can read the reviews at Tire Rack. One guy said he'd be damned if he'll put Korean tires on his Vette---mmmmmmm seems like we were saying a few years ago--- "I'll be damned if I'll have a Japanese car!!" Let us know how the Kumho's work out!
Bob
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gas mileage
by richbf2
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Feb 22, 2007 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: russo_z (Jul 12, 2006 4:14 pm)
what is your average gas mil. on you Vette out there? (manual or auto.) please advise. On paper, it says 28 hgway, but i highly doubt it. This means that the Vette is more gas-efficient than the Z or even the new 07 G35 sedan.  Please advise. thanks
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Re: gas mileage [richbf2]
by bobwiley
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Feb 23, 2007 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: richbf2 (Feb 22, 2007 8:20 pm)
richf2: Bought my 01 Coupe in January and drove it back from Chicago to Missouri, just over 425 miles. Stayed at 70 MPH on I55 and there were very strong and gusting southwesterly winds that day. Computer said I got 25.8, calculator said 25.3--I was pleased as I certainly didn't buy the Vette for gas mileage! Next phase of the trip, 2 lane roads, mainly 65 MPH, and, of course as many " exhilaration" 20-70" runs as safely possible. Hey, I was like a "kid in a candy store"--what a machine!! I still managed over 24 MPG. I've heard of 28-30 MPG--but--I suspect that's few and far between. I'll take 24+ MPG anytime and still know I have a "rocket" anytime I need it! Wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "struggles" to get 20 MPG higway and that's with a 4 liter straight 6! No, I'm very happy and I imagine with "careful" driving--you could get 26+MPG--but--what sense does it make to have a Vette and expect it act like a Corolla? With all the fun the Vette provides---heck--I'd be happy with 15 MPG+! Remember--WYAIF--Wrap Your A-- In Fiberglass---nothing is more fun!!
Bob
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MPG
by bobwiley
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Feb 23, 2007 (4:05 pm)
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Sorry--forgot to say mine is an "auto--uggh"--only because the wife refuses to drive a stick.
Bob
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