Opinions on valuing an item.

[Y33TREKker]

Is how old the tires are. Never used or not rubber breaks down so that any tires 4-5 years old aren't reliable and generally command a good d eal from the tire manufacturer. I would say start at full retail of the rims and throw the tires in and see where the bidding goes,

Very true. And someone from the Corvette crowd also added that with the introduction of run-flats, "regular" tires just aren't are as sought after lately by Corvette owners, even if they're from the bigger name manufacturers like these (Goodyear). Not surprising though given the cost of newer, larger diameter rims these days. Run-flats are like an additional insurance policy against damage.

[circmand]

Very true. And someone from the Corvette crowd also added that with the introduction of run-flats, "regular" tires just aren't are as sought after lately by Corvette owners, even if they're from the bigger name manufacturers like these (Goodyear). Not surprising though given the cost of newer, larger diameter rims these days. Run-flats are like an additional insurance policy against damage.

Nice having that protection however need weighed off against the performance loss. Apparently the guys of Top Gear UK are not fans of run flats and bask MB as making them the only option on some of their cars

[Y33TREKker]

Nice having that protection however need weighed off against the performance loss. Apparently the guys of Top Gear UK are not fans of run flats and bask MB as making them the only option on some of their cars

What do the guys of Top Gear cite as causing a performance loss on run-flats? Do they weight more? Is it something to do with different construction requirements of the sidewalls? I'd never known that run-flats had lower performance characteristics when compared to regular tires.

[circmand]

What do the guys of Top Gear cite as causing a performance loss on run-flats? Do they weight more? Is it something to do with different construction requirements of the sidewalls? I'd never known that run-flats had lower performance characteristics when compared to regular tires.

It is the sport feel when turning, power sliding etc. They often tease that American Car manufacturers and designers are still inaware of turns. A tribute to our straight roads. But when they race cars around the track (they have their own race track) with run flats they often disparage the handling. Given that Nascar hasn't even experimented with run flats I have to figure there is something to it.

[Y33TREKker]

It is the sport feel when turning, power sliding etc. They often tease that American Car manufacturers and designers are still inaware of turns. A tribute to our straight roads. But when they race cars around the track (they have their own race track) with run flats they often disparage the handling. Given that Nascar hasn't even experimented with run flats I have to figure there is something to it.

Sounds very similar to the review offered here.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/F1G3D3.htm

Since the tires on my friends rims are the GS-D3 version of the Goodyear Eagle F1's and not the run-flats, they may actually appeal to some Corvette owners more THAN the run-flats. Basically depends on potential bidders priorities I suppose.

[circmand]

Sounds very similar to the review offered here.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/F1G3D3.htm

Since the tires on my friends rims are the GS-D3 version of the Goodyear Eagle F1's and not the run-flats, they may actually appeal to some Corvette owners more THAN the run-flats. Basically depends on potential bidders priorities I suppose.

some owners will jump at these. After all many corvette owners are like soccer moms with 4 wheel drive SUVs. They never drive them with their intended purpose or to their fullest capability