C4/C5 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
EMT “RUN FLAT” TIRE SERVICING

Table of Contents

Overview of Components

Demounting
Mounting
Tire Rim Matching and Inflation

Overview of Components

Overview photo 1
EMT sidewalls can be six times thicker than traditional tires.

Overview photo 2
EMT “Runflat” tires can be driven over 70 miles with zero air pressure before being damaged.

Overview photo 3
Traditional sidewalls flatten and quickly become destroyed with zero air pressure.

Overview photo 4
Pre-1997 electronic pressure sensors are attached in the drop center opposite the valve stem.

Overview photo 5
1997 and newer electronic pressure sensors are integral with the valve stem.