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Getting rid of run flats any ideas
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<blockquote data-quote="cdnrx1" data-source="post: 220218" data-attributes="member: 2880"><p>All of the Michelin Piot Super Sport ZP tires as supplied on all C7's, including the Cup 2's, can be successfully repaired with the following restrictions:</p><p></p><p> 1 - The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage ruins a tire immediately) and/or</p><p> 2 - The puncture is no greater than ¼".</p><p></p><p>In addition, the proper way to have a tire repaired is to patch the tire from the inside so as fill the puncture hole. Do not have your tire plugged. Ever. Plug repairs do not involve taking the tire off the wheel for a proper inspection. A plug is simply inserted into the punctured area, making it unreliable. Insist on a full inspection and have your dealer demount and internally as well as externally inspect the tire, patch and fill the repair on the inside of the tire. </p><p></p><p>This information comes directly from the Michelin website.</p><p></p><p>C7 owner's have been successfully repairing their run-flats since the C7 was born with no ill effects. Many owners are even tracking their cars having used the proper inside patch repair method. In my opinion, the MPSS ZP offers the best combination of performance, reliability and safety for our cars. I will continue to use Michelin ZP's in one form or another.</p><p></p><p>As for a good choice for replacing the run flats, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S seems to be the tire of choice. Just make sure that you have a temporary method of sealing a puncture and inflating the tire. Remember, chances are good that you will probably have to replace the conventional tire after a puncture if driven even a short distance.</p><p></p><p>Best regards</p><p>Ross</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cdnrx1, post: 220218, member: 2880"] All of the Michelin Piot Super Sport ZP tires as supplied on all C7's, including the Cup 2's, can be successfully repaired with the following restrictions: 1 - The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage ruins a tire immediately) and/or 2 - The puncture is no greater than ¼". In addition, the proper way to have a tire repaired is to patch the tire from the inside so as fill the puncture hole. Do not have your tire plugged. Ever. Plug repairs do not involve taking the tire off the wheel for a proper inspection. A plug is simply inserted into the punctured area, making it unreliable. Insist on a full inspection and have your dealer demount and internally as well as externally inspect the tire, patch and fill the repair on the inside of the tire. This information comes directly from the Michelin website. C7 owner's have been successfully repairing their run-flats since the C7 was born with no ill effects. Many owners are even tracking their cars having used the proper inside patch repair method. In my opinion, the MPSS ZP offers the best combination of performance, reliability and safety for our cars. I will continue to use Michelin ZP's in one form or another. As for a good choice for replacing the run flats, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S seems to be the tire of choice. Just make sure that you have a temporary method of sealing a puncture and inflating the tire. Remember, chances are good that you will probably have to replace the conventional tire after a puncture if driven even a short distance. Best regards Ross [/QUOTE]
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