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BAD ZL1 · 06-16-2013, 03:41 PM

Is it common for tire companies to come out with run flats after a few years of a new tire dimension on a car? I am thinking by the time I need tires, run flats would make sense for a car with no spare or jack etc. What are the disadvantages of run flats for daily driving? I think the Vette guys have had them right? I know nothing on the subject its pretty obvious.

Rhyder · 06-16-2013, 03:57 PM

they cost crazy amounts of money. Dont know if they still due, but they used to need to have a set up run on the car to support them. They dont last very long at all.......

DavidW · 06-16-2013, 04:04 PM

I don't know much except that they tend to perform worse as far as traction goes, and have a much rougher ride because the sidewall is so thick, I would personally just get a spare tire kit from performance spare.

Ocikat · 06-16-2013, 04:43 PM

I have run flats that came installed on my Mini, the biggest advantage is that if you do have a flat you can still get home or to the dealer or tire shop, You also don't have the weight & space in the car of the spare and jack etc. Here's the bad news,....... (1) you can't repair them so after getting a flat you will have to have a replacement. (2) they are expensive you will probably pay $ 300 - $500 for 1 tire, (3) rubber compounds will always be limited to to the construction and the requirements needed to run on 0 pressure so they are not the best performance tire that can be had if that is what you're looking for, they aren't bad for everyday driving but it is a compromise. I'm sure the sizes availble is market driven so I don't know if the stock sizes for our Camaros are or will be available but a quick check with the major tire companys could probably answer that for you

kmthor00 · 06-16-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat

I have run flats that came installed on my Mini, the biggest advantage is that if you do have a flat you can still get home or to the dealer or tire shop, You also don't have the weight & space in the car of the spare and jack etc. Here's the bad news,....... (1) you can't repair them so after getting a flat you will have to have a replacement. (2) they are expensive you will probably pay $ 300 - $500 for 1 tire, (3) rubber compounds will always be limited to to the construction and the requirements needed to run on 0 pressure so they are not the best performance tire that can be had if that is what you're looking for, they aren't bad for everyday driving but it is a compromise. I'm sure the sizes availble is market driven so I don't know if the stock sizes for our Camaros are or will be available but a quick check with the major tire companys could probably answer that for you

Not true on number 1, I've spent years on the corvette forum, owned 3 C6's, as long as the damage is not on the sidewall it can be repaired.

URBAN LEGEND · 06-17-2013, 06:57 AM

For sure the tread side can be repaired.

pannhead51 · 06-17-2013, 09:23 AM

The Bridgestone runflats on my wife's BMW were $560 each !!

caper · 06-17-2013, 10:43 AM

I have them on the rear, sportmaxx 315's , they work pretty well, and I like that I don't need to be worried about losing a rear tire and being stuck...oddly enough, I have gotten 2 flats in the front. tire life on my first set of them was better than the stock Pirellis.

06-16-2013, 03:41 PM	#1
BAD ZL1 BAD ZL1 Drives: 2013 VIN 48 Victory Red ZL1! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 707	run flats? Is it common for tire companies to come out with run flats after a few years of a new tire dimension on a car? I am thinking by the time I need tires, run flats would make sense for a car with no spare or jack etc. What are the disadvantages of run flats for daily driving? I think the Vette guys have had them right? I know nothing on the subject its pretty obvious.

06-16-2013, 04:43 PM	#4
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	I have run flats that came installed on my Mini, the biggest advantage is that if you do have a flat you can still get home or to the dealer or tire shop, You also don't have the weight & space in the car of the spare and jack etc. Here's the bad news,....... (1) you can't repair them so after getting a flat you will have to have a replacement. (2) they are expensive you will probably pay $ 300 - $500 for 1 tire, (3) rubber compounds will always be limited to to the construction and the requirements needed to run on 0 pressure so they are not the best performance tire that can be had if that is what you're looking for, they aren't bad for everyday driving but it is a compromise. I'm sure the sizes availble is market driven so I don't know if the stock sizes for our Camaros are or will be available but a quick check with the major tire companys could probably answer that for you __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

06-16-2013, 03:57 PM	#2
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	they cost crazy amounts of money. Dont know if they still due, but they used to need to have a set up run on the car to support them. They dont last very long at all.......

06-16-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
DavidW Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alberta Posts: 389	I don't know much except that they tend to perform worse as far as traction goes, and have a much rougher ride because the sidewall is so thick, I would personally just get a spare tire kit from performance spare.

06-17-2013, 06:57 AM	#6
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	For sure the tread side can be repaired.

06-17-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
pannhead51 Drives: 2SS convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 366	The Bridgestone runflats on my wife's BMW were $560 each !!

06-17-2013, 10:43 AM	#8
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	I have them on the rear, sportmaxx 315's , they work pretty well, and I like that I don't need to be worried about losing a rear tire and being stuck...oddly enough, I have gotten 2 flats in the front. tire life on my first set of them was better than the stock Pirellis.