No

 

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.

 

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.

 

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?

 

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

 

Michelin Zero Pressure Tires

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.

 

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.:yesnod

 

I had no problems with my run-flats on my C5 either, however, I couldn't wait to replace them with non run-flats which provided a significantly better ride. Of course I add to add a repair kit plus a compressor all well worth gaining a much improved ride IMHO.

I chose to install a spare tire under my SSR rather than pursue run-flats.

 

quick hi-jax




I decided to remove and replace the run-flats. What did you put on the C5 and why? I have only 14k miles on them and look brand new. Just 10 years old.

 

I decided to remove and replace the run-flats. What did you put on the C5 and why? I have only 14k miles on them and look brand new. Just 10 years old.

See response in PM I sent you.

 

I did a search on runflats and this was the most current thread on runflats. Is there any new information on runflats for our SSR's. I know about Mike in AZ spare tire kit and may install one. But for now I am hoping for runflats.

 

Still looking.

Got all excited when I found out the Michelin Pilot PS-2 was a runflat tire.

Turns out to be available in runflat only for OEM sizes for the ZR1, in 18s and 19s. None of the other sizes are runflats.:mad

 

Prowlers use the same size rear tires and they use run flats. You might use Prowler in your tire search on the tire web sites.

 

Being a former Prowler owner I can tell you one thing about the run flats.
They rode like they were filled with concrete.

 

I run Bridgestone runflats on my C6Z06, and would put them on my SSR in a NY minute if they were made in the right sizes.