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Nailn it · 10-29-2012, 09:05 PM

705 rwp + Goodyear F1 + cooler weather = absolutely no traction. Need better cool weather tires! I'm in NC so it doesn't get super cold. Any suggestions. Gave it 3/4 throttle in 3rd and the a** end came around. Scared the SH** out of me !

Joey8 · 10-29-2012, 09:08 PM

i would also like to know what cold weather tires you guys plan on running im in jersey so it gets pretty cold.

tmandoug1 · 10-29-2012, 09:10 PM

Lol, I am in south fl, and I am breaking the tires all the through the gears and it is only in the 50's, damn thrilling I tell ya.

oldfriend · 10-29-2012, 09:11 PM

You gave 3/4 , it's like 4k plus RPM , are you kidding , what in the hell were expecting to happen with that many horses ready to jump the line ?

Bcruse84 · 10-29-2012, 09:18 PM

Just got continental extreme contacts. They grip better than stock. I went 295/35/20 and 315/35/30. They are very grippy in this cooler weather

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SlingShot · 10-29-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tmandoug1

Lol, I am in south fl, and I am breaking the tires all the through the gears and it is only in the 50's, damn thrilling I tell ya.

It's been great the past few days. It's unreal how much different these cars run in cool weather. Damn thrilling !!!

Nailn it · 10-29-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

You gave 3/4 , it's like 4k plus RPM , are you kidding , what in the hell were expecting to happen with that many horses ready to jump the line ?

That's what I was kind of expecting but usually traction control helps a little. Forgot to mention I was doing 50mph when I hit it

might have been more like 7/8 throttle. Scary when she goes sideways at that speed!

ZL12013 · 10-29-2012, 09:53 PM

I been driving tame to start, until the tires get warm, you can actually feel them with your hand they will be a little sticky with the temperature in the low 40's. I keep the car in mode 3 and enjoy the ride, when it gets in the 30's or below I don't think it will be very drivable, but on a clear sunny day I am still going to give it a try, I bought a tire and wheel warranty that covers anything.

Nailn it · 10-30-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bcruse84

Just got continental extreme contacts. They grip better than stock. I went 295/35/20 and 315/35/30. They are very grippy in this cooler weather

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How do they look?? Got a pic?

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-30-2012, 07:28 AM

550rwhp and it is like driving on ice in 1st and 2nd gear

crangie · 10-30-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nailn it

How do they look?? Got a pic?

check this thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255944
i put pictures on of the Continental Extreme Contact DWS which I use for cold weather driving.

Meltdownaverted · 10-30-2012, 12:05 PM

you spend how much on a ZL1 plus mods and you figure stock tires are ok in the cold, hope you don't have to make any quick stops. Below 45F these have NO traction NONE

link to the GM recommended tires

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=cold+tires

but get rid of your stock tire ASAP before you wrap your beautiful ride around a pole

Nailn it · 10-30-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

you spend how much on a ZL1 plus mods and you figure stock tires are ok in the cold, hope you don't have to make any quick stops. Below 45F these have NO traction NONE

link to the GM recommended tires

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=cold+tires

but get rid of your stock tire ASAP before you wrap your beautiful ride around a pole

You are right, I just figured for that kind of money we would get a decent tire. I know that GM recommends them down to 40°, I wouldn't take them under 60°. These tires are extremely dangerous under those temps. Unfortunately, I have a bad feeling there will be some serious accidents over these tires. I think GM should have expressed this stronger than they did. Thanks for the link, I will definitely check it out. These tires are definitely not for cold weather. It was slick as ice, and it was only 55°. Be careful people.

Nailn it · 10-30-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by crangie

check this thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=255944
i put pictures on of the Continental Extreme Contact DWS which I use for cold weather driving.

Thanks for the pic. Not bad looking.

10-29-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
Nailn it Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray / Manual Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 208	Traction?? 705 rwp + Goodyear F1 + cooler weather = absolutely no traction. Need better cool weather tires! I'm in NC so it doesn't get super cold. Any suggestions. Gave it 3/4 throttle in 3rd and the a end came around. Scared the SH out of me !

10-30-2012, 07:28 AM	#10
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,816	550rwhp and it is like driving on ice in 1st and 2nd gear __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

10-30-2012, 12:05 PM	#12
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	you spend how much on a ZL1 plus mods and you figure stock tires are ok in the cold, hope you don't have to make any quick stops. Below 45F these have NO traction NONE link to the GM recommended tires http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ght=cold+tires but get rid of your stock tire ASAP before you wrap your beautiful ride around a pole Last edited by Meltdownaverted; 10-30-2012 at 12:34 PM.

10-29-2012, 09:08 PM	#2
Joey8 Drives: 2008 Trailblazer SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New jersey Posts: 42	i would also like to know what cold weather tires you guys plan on running im in jersey so it gets pretty cold.

10-29-2012, 09:10 PM	#3
tmandoug1 Deep Sea Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. Posts: 969 View My Garage	Lol, I am in south fl, and I am breaking the tires all the through the gears and it is only in the 50's, damn thrilling I tell ya.

10-29-2012, 09:11 PM	#4
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	You gave 3/4 , it's like 4k plus RPM , are you kidding , what in the hell were expecting to happen with that many horses ready to jump the line ?

10-29-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
Bcruse84 Drives: 2013 red ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Danville IN Posts: 21	Just got continental extreme contacts. They grip better than stock. I went 295/35/20 and 315/35/30. They are very grippy in this cooler weather Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

10-29-2012, 09:53 PM	#8
ZL12013 Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2005 F150 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint Louis Mo Posts: 134	I been driving tame to start, until the tires get warm, you can actually feel them with your hand they will be a little sticky with the temperature in the low 40's. I keep the car in mode 3 and enjoy the ride, when it gets in the 30's or below I don't think it will be very drivable, but on a clear sunny day I am still going to give it a try, I bought a tire and wheel warranty that covers anything.