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Request 95 C4 Convertible..tyres replacement

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Hello all:
Now that I have taken the convertible out of storage, I wanted to check people's views on tyres. My tyres are dated, I'm afraid to say 2011 !, Yes, I know that's a long time, but when you are only doin about 500km per year in the car, who checks the age of the tyres. They still look fine to me, but it is 13 years! So time to swap out. The 1995 C4 had the Goodyear GS-C EMT (run flats) F: 255/45 R17 and R: 285/40 R17. Naturally, like everything that applies to a car from 1995, those Goodyears are not made anymore. So, my question to all you C4 owners is, what can you suggest for new tyres? Goodyear offers the F1 Supercar (what that means) but I can not get them in R17, only R18. I've web browsed both Bridgestone, their Driveguard run flats, and the Michelin Pilot sport.
All thoughts are welcomed and thank you. Cheers
 
Just a follow up to my original posting. I was, finally, able to secure some tyres for my 95 convertible. A big shout out of thanks to the folks at Champion Motors in Scarborough. Many places I got in touch had similar stories in which they could get the front tyres but not the rear. I even had one GM dealership tell me that they could supply me with the tyres, but they would not install them. Apparently, the service manager told the parts guys that he no longer wishes to service 'old' vettes, as they're too much trouble. If, a '95 is 'old' then I good luck to those with C3s. Anyhow, the Continental ExtremeContact Sport makes the car feel completely amazing to drive, so comfortable and responsive. Again, thanks to the guys at Champion.
 
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Glad you solved it. A few years ago I also got the "Its too old we won't work on it" from a local dealer. There are lots of private mechanics and tire shops that will. I'm looking for tires for my 91, should be simple they are all the same size and not run flats,
thinking Michelin AS4's, I'll check the Continentals.
 
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