Bakertech
Seasoned Member
After 2 frustrating visits to my GM Dealer and a call to Good~Year Customer relations, my dealer tells me that there are no more of the above 'Run-Flats' available.
Good~Year will not warranty any tire over 6 years old I was told, even if new. They do not give a time frame for retirement.
The last 4 NOS tires my GM dealer could find were 7 years old (1508) and could not be balanced.
Apparently Dunlop still makes an EMT (Extended Mobility Tire) in that size.
The 4 new ones I purchased with the car in 2013 are dated 1912 (19th week, 2012) are back on the XLR. A very slight vibration in the steering wheel can be felt at 'higher speeds'.
A sad chain of events when high end vehicle parts are unavailable after a few years.
Gord Baker
Good~Year will not warranty any tire over 6 years old I was told, even if new. They do not give a time frame for retirement.
The last 4 NOS tires my GM dealer could find were 7 years old (1508) and could not be balanced.
Apparently Dunlop still makes an EMT (Extended Mobility Tire) in that size.
The 4 new ones I purchased with the car in 2013 are dated 1912 (19th week, 2012) are back on the XLR. A very slight vibration in the steering wheel can be felt at 'higher speeds'.
A sad chain of events when high end vehicle parts are unavailable after a few years.
Gord Baker