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Not apples to apples, but having just switched out my oem Goodyear RFTs
on my Vette, for a set of Goodyear SuperCar F1s, (non-run flat), here's
my 25Cts worth:
-my new non-RFTs are a few lbs lighter than the oem RFTs.
-my oem RFTs went 28K+ miles of some hard azz corner carving
and lotsa long trips. They wore well, fwiw.
-They were getting very noisy at the last 1/4 of their tread life.
-Side walls were/are noticeably stiffer on the RFTs vs these non-RFTs
but the new non-RFTs are brand new and thus, should be smoother,
more compliant, etc. A few brief triple digit "squirts" on the BRPkway
suggest they handle "better", but no way better than the oem RFTs.
Most/all RFTs tire brands rec'd against plugging/patching, but I will tell
you that it's done all the time. One does lose a least one speed rating
per patch, but who the hell really every pushes their tires speed ratings?
Do I "like" RFT tires? They are ok and serve a purpose...they will become
nearly ubiquitous in the next several years, imo. Get used to them, gang.
I chose non-RFTs as replacements on the VetteVert: much less expensive,
supposedly a "better tire", better handling, etc. I am also packing a plug kit
and mini-compressor now, too.
Qtr's up...
GL,mD
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