Ssr Run Flats?

[TOPGON]

I am one of the few Corvette guys who likes run flats the handling compromise is negligible expect for the high speed driving experts (who are fewer than claimed). I am 61 so my tire changing days are over "Let George Do It" Is there any run flat wheel and Tire size that would work on the SSR?

[OP]

No

[Flassh]

Originally Posted by ssreal

I am one of the few Corvette guys who likes run flats the handling compromise is negligible expect for the high speed driving experts (who are fewer than claimed). I am 61 so my tire changing days are over "Let George Do It" Is there any run flat wheel and Tire size that would work on the SSR?

Been checking runflat availability for quite a while - the only scenario that works would be to purchase aftermarket 18 and 19 inch wheels and run the Z06 tire sizes.

A tire pressure monitoring system would be an effective preventative measure. Saved me once - had a tire going down, and the system flashed and buzzed to let me know. I was able to add some air and get it home safely. It would at least give you enough warning to deal with it, short of a blow-out.

You would still need the monitoring system with run-flats. If you're not aware the tire has gone down, it will be junk fairly quickly.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by ssreal

I am one of the few Corvette guys who likes run flats the handling compromise is negligible expect for the high speed driving experts (who are fewer than claimed). I am 61 so my tire changing days are over "Let George Do It" Is there any run flat wheel and Tire size that would work on the SSR?

Its stupid they didn't make a run flat for the SSr isn't it? At LEAST they could have installed a tire pressure monitoring system for $50K. I have one in my $27K van.

[tahoejoe]

Goodyear makes Run-Flat Eagles that fit the rear but not the front

Tahoejoe

[Copacetic Kris]

My Goodyear rep said the same thing. They cost $400 apiece. Oouch

[jleas524]

Michelin makes a 255/50R19 Latitude Tour HP ZP tire for the newer BMW X5. It is for an OE fitment, but might be available to the public soon. I will have to check Monday to see if it fits on a "standard" rim.

They make a 315/35R20 in the Latitude, but I don't think it is a ZP tire.

[Beach potato]

I've had 4 Goodyears replaced on the SSR under warrenty the last 5 months hasn't been easy finding tires. The run-flats on my 2001 C-5 vert have never had a problem in 5 years. Wish I could have them for the SSR.

[jammadave]

Originally Posted by tahoejoe

Goodyear makes Run-Flat Eagles that fit the rear but not the front

Tahoejoe

The Corvette rears are 19" runflat - simply too wide for the SSR fronts then?