posted 05-05-2010 11:35 AM                  

Has anyone gone down road? Do you think I'll run into a problem?

Tks in advance

posted 05-05-2010 12:50 PM                  

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posted 05-05-2010 02:06 PM                  

Larry, Did you mean Marty Usher?

posted 05-08-2010 12:04 PM                  

Regarding the Goodyear GS-D EMT Run Flat tires:

Goodyear told me there was NOTHING they could do to help me.

Mr Tire listed the tires on their web page and showed them in stock within their system but the counter person I dealt with came back to me and said the tire is no longer available even though the web site contradicts that.

The guy at Mr tire offered as an alternitive the Bridgestone Potenza RE50A style Run Flat 225/45R17 for the front and the 305/35ZR20 for the rear.
The rear shows as actually being a little smaller in diameter than the stock Goodyear tires.

I am hesitant to make the commitment as some here have indicated there may be a clearance issue.
Any input on this would be appreciated

I need to make a decision before the end of this month.

Thanks

These are choices Tire Rack show as options but only one Run Flat Option if they actually have it.

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Pirelli PZero System (Max Performance Summer)

* Front: 225/45ZR17
Asimmetrico
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 91YLoad Index 91 = 1356lbs (615kg) per tire
Speed Rating "Y" = 186mph (300kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 140
Traction: A
Temperature: A
140 A A
* Price: $170.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
* Qty:
* Optional Road Hazard Program: Add $20.40 per tire
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* Rear: 295/40ZR20
Asimmetrico
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 110YLoad Index 110 = 2337lbs (1060kg) per tire
Speed Rating "Y" = 186mph (300kph)
Load Range: XL
UTQG: Treadwear: 300
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
300 AA A
* Price: $326.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
* Qty:
* Optional Road Hazard Program: Add $39.12 per tire

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Yokohama ADVAN Sport (Max Performance Summer)

* Front: 225/45ZR17
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 94YLoad Index 94 = 1477lbs (670kg) per tire
Speed Rating "Y" = 186mph (300kph)
Load Range: XL
UTQG: Treadwear: 180
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
180 AA A
* Price: $159.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: Fewer than 9
* Qty:
* Optional Road Hazard Program: Add $19.08 per tire
*

* Rear: 295/40ZR20
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 106YLoad Index 106 = 2094lbs (950kg) per tire
Speed Rating "Y" = 186mph (300kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 280
Traction: AA
Temperature: A
280 AA A
* Price: $396.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
* Qty:
* Optional Road Hazard Program: Add $47.52 per tire

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Goodyear Eagle GS-D EMT (Ultra High Performance Summer)

* Front: 225/45R17
RunFlat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 84VLoad Index 84 = 1102lbs (500kg) per tire
Speed Rating "V" = 149mph (240kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 180
Traction: A
Temperature: A
180 A A
* Price: $365.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
* Qty:
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* Rear: 295/40R20
RunFlat
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Serv. Desc: 101VLoad Index 101 = 1819lbs (825kg) per tire
Speed Rating "V" = 149mph (240kph)
UTQG: Treadwear: 180
Traction: A
Temperature: A
180 A A
* Price: $514.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: Fewer than 9
* Qty:

posted 05-08-2010 01:47 PM                  

As for the rear Michelin 305/35ZR20 are 28.46 in diameter, and the Goodyear were 29.2

posted 05-09-2010 09:20 AM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by BradleyG:
Handling and the ride are the best I have had in 73,000 miles which included the stock Good Years, Dunlops and now the INVOs.

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73K...that's awesome Brad!!! Nice to see you enjoying your ride.

posted 05-11-2010 11:37 AM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by Marty Usher:
Brian - 43,000 of Brad's mileage is from spinning the tires everytime he takes off from a dead stop!

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I believe that Marty!

But shouldn't only ONE tire be bald???

posted 05-24-2010 10:00 PM                  

I went with Goodyear Eagle GS-D EMT tires through a local tire store. Installed for $1,806. plus change which is (in my opinion) a real good price since tire rack wanted $1758.00 for the same tires plus shipping and then mounting and balancing would have been extra.

I watched the owner (I think) of the shop remove and reinstall my wheels today.
He was extremely careful during the entire process and used hand tools to take the wheels off and reinstall, then used a torque wrench to torque the lug nuts.

Anyone in the Timonium MD area 21093 would not go wrong by getting tires there. I will furnish info to anyone that asks.

By the way, after driving the Kat only a short distance I noticed the improved ride that new rubber tires provide instead of the old dried up dry-rotting hard ones that were on the car for ten years. It is like a whole different car now.