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Hoss · 02-14-2009, 10:54 AM

Has anyone found run flat tires that are the standard 20" tires or a little larger for the SS Camaro? What brand and price?

These is construction in this area and you getting flats....4 to 6 times a year.

PQ · 03-06-2009, 03:35 PM

This car is heavy enough. Run flats might require a permit for over weight load.

Txturbo · 03-06-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoss

Has anyone found run flat tires that are the standard 20" tires or a little larger for the SS Camaro? What brand and price?

These is construction in this area and you getting flats....4 to 6 times a year.

A lot cheaper to buy a plug kit. Plug it and air it back up with the onboard air compressor and you are on your way.

Number 3 · 03-06-2009, 06:32 PM

Plus you still have to repair the run flat tire. So your 4 to 6 times per year still require the same 4 to 6 repairs.

Also, without air pressure you have a limited speed similar to the compact spare on many cars. Plus they generally ride harder due to the stiffer side wall, are heavier and cost more.

So if you are looking to be able to drive to the gas staion or tire shop for the repairs then they can be a benefit. Otherwise as suggested above, use the inflator kit.

2010_5thgen · 03-06-2009, 09:23 PM

runflats are goodyear, and i think summotumo makes one too.

Nexus6 · 03-06-2009, 09:26 PM

My aunt bought me this kit back in 1991.Its worth its wieght in gold

http://www.safetyseal.com/store/autokits.htm

gunslinger · 03-07-2009, 12:54 AM

Do NOT ever use the fix-a-flat in a can as it will ruin your tire.

The plugs are great for a temporary repair, but a patch is ESSENTIAL if you plan to be doing high speed driving.

JMAN311 · 03-07-2009, 12:59 AM

After the Goodyear run-flats I had on my vette. DON'T GET RUN-FLATS, lol. Horrible performance...the sidewalls have to be soooooooo stiff to be able to work like they do. After I replaced the run-flats the ride was WAY smoother/quieter and all other driving aspects were improved.

JBsC6 · 03-07-2009, 08:35 AM

I have to agree... Runflat tires suck.. They are heavy and you can as a driver feel the weight.

Get a small $20 compressor...and 2 dollar plug kit at k mart..

I got a few flats over the years in my Z06 with non runflats and even though I never repaired a tire before...it took me less time to fix the flat than it took me to type this..

then when you got the time you can just roll into any tire shop for an inside patch. 20 bucks and your good as new..

Try and find a shop to repair or even mount a runflat and it can be a pain in the @ss.

The extra cost of runflats are not worth it...but the loss in handling and ride..(hit a bump mid corner in a runflat tire car and it jumps sideways.. Do the same corner with regular NON runflat tires in the same car and the tires stay in contract with the road)

That feature alone is why I cant wait to dump the runflats on my new vette when they wear out..

Runflat cost on the vette? over 15oo
NON RUNFLAT TIRE cost? 871

I'd spend the money if runflats weren't such a handling compromise.. (mid corner bump story above) because the idea sounds good..but..in reality it sucks...

Real world Handling and ride loss
Extra unsprung weight ? at least 25 lbs.. which is a lot..
EXTRA COST TO REPAIR RUNFLATS, mount them, and buy them..

HTH

spd98 · 03-12-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Plus you still have to repair the run flat tire. So your 4 to 6 times per year still require the same 4 to 6 repairs.

Also, without air pressure you have a limited speed similar to the compact spare on many cars. Plus they generally ride harder due to the stiffer side wall, are heavier and cost more.

So if you are looking to be able to drive to the gas staion or tire shop for the repairs then they can be a benefit. Otherwise as suggested above, use the inflator kit.

Not to mention they don't grip as well!

zebra · 03-12-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JBsC6

...Get a small $20 compressor...and 2 dollar plug kit at k mart...

the SS comes with a compressor

Gameover · 03-30-2009, 05:45 PM

I planned to change my 2LT order to a 2SS, but the fact that there's no spare tire, leaves me a little uneasy. I know I can carry a tire patch kit or call onstar (I won't use fix-a-flat). So if I decide to fix the flat myself, does it at least come with a tire jack. I know you can plug a flat tire while its on the car, but if I'm wearing good clothes, I don't want to be crawling around to fix it. Can anyone tell me if you at least get a tire jack so you can take it off to work on the tire? Thanks

Geno · 03-30-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gameover

I planned to change my 2LT order to a 2SS, but the fact that there's no spare tire, leaves me a little uneasy. I know I can carry a tire patch kit or call onstar (I won't use fix-a-flat). So if I decide to fix the flat myself, does it at least come with a tire jack. I know you can plug a flat tire while its on the car, but if I'm wearing good clothes, I don't want to be crawling around to fix it. Can anyone tell me if you at least get a tire jack so you can take it off to work on the tire? Thanks

No Jack!!! Just a can of fix-a-flat and an air pump. No lug wrench either. Not sure about everywhere but with my car insurance, adding roadside assistance was very cheap and you have it with the car for a year I think. I would rather be late and clean than late and dirty!!

Gameover · 03-30-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Geno

No Jack!!! Just a can of fix-a-flat and an air pump. No lug wrench either. Not sure about everywhere but with my car insurance, adding roadside assistance was very cheap and you have it with the car for a year I think. I would rather be late and clean than late and dirty!!

Well, I'm guess I can at least cram some overalls under the seat!

I'll have Obama to make them add a tire jack package

02-14-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
Hoss Drives: 2004GMC Extended Cab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 623 View My Garage	Run Flat Tires? Has anyone found run flat tires that are the standard 20" tires or a little larger for the SS Camaro? What brand and price? These is construction in this area and you getting flats....4 to 6 times a year.

03-06-2009, 03:35 PM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	This car is heavy enough. Run flats might require a permit for over weight load. __________________

03-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#4
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,307 View My Garage	Plus you still have to repair the run flat tire. So your 4 to 6 times per year still require the same 4 to 6 repairs. Also, without air pressure you have a limited speed similar to the compact spare on many cars. Plus they generally ride harder due to the stiffer side wall, are heavier and cost more. So if you are looking to be able to drive to the gas staion or tire shop for the repairs then they can be a benefit. Otherwise as suggested above, use the inflator kit. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

03-06-2009, 09:23 PM	#5
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,274 View My Garage	runflats are goodyear, and i think summotumo makes one too. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

03-06-2009, 09:26 PM	#6
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	My aunt bought me this kit back in 1991.Its worth its wieght in gold http://www.safetyseal.com/store/autokits.htm __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

03-07-2009, 12:54 AM	#7
gunslinger Drives: 1998 Z28 M6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 254	Do NOT ever use the fix-a-flat in a can as it will ruin your tire. The plugs are great for a temporary repair, but a patch is ESSENTIAL if you plan to be doing high speed driving. __________________ GTR: Get Transmission Replaced

03-07-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	After the Goodyear run-flats I had on my vette. DON'T GET RUN-FLATS, lol. Horrible performance...the sidewalls have to be soooooooo stiff to be able to work like they do. After I replaced the run-flats the ride was WAY smoother/quieter and all other driving aspects were improved. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

03-07-2009, 08:35 AM	#9
JBsC6 Drives: 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 255 View My Garage	I have to agree... Runflat tires suck.. They are heavy and you can as a driver feel the weight. Get a small $20 compressor...and 2 dollar plug kit at k mart.. I got a few flats over the years in my Z06 with non runflats and even though I never repaired a tire before...it took me less time to fix the flat than it took me to type this.. then when you got the time you can just roll into any tire shop for an inside patch. 20 bucks and your good as new.. Try and find a shop to repair or even mount a runflat and it can be a pain in the @ss. The extra cost of runflats are not worth it...but the loss in handling and ride..(hit a bump mid corner in a runflat tire car and it jumps sideways.. Do the same corner with regular NON runflat tires in the same car and the tires stay in contract with the road) That feature alone is why I cant wait to dump the runflats on my new vette when they wear out.. Runflat cost on the vette? over 15oo NON RUNFLAT TIRE cost? 871 I'd spend the money if runflats weren't such a handling compromise.. (mid corner bump story above) because the idea sounds good..but..in reality it sucks... Real world Handling and ride loss Extra unsprung weight ? at least 25 lbs.. which is a lot.. EXTRA COST TO REPAIR RUNFLATS, mount them, and buy them.. HTH __________________ 2008 Blk C6 Z51 NPP M6/2008 Silver CTS AWD FE2 304hp

03-30-2009, 05:45 PM	#12
Gameover Drives: 2010 2SS/RS ABM Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 502 View My Garage	Tire Jack I planned to change my 2LT order to a 2SS, but the fact that there's no spare tire, leaves me a little uneasy. I know I can carry a tire patch kit or call onstar (I won't use fix-a-flat). So if I decide to fix the flat myself, does it at least come with a tire jack. I know you can plug a flat tire while its on the car, but if I'm wearing good clothes, I don't want to be crawling around to fix it. Can anyone tell me if you at least get a tire jack so you can take it off to work on the tire? Thanks

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