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Jlpinc4y · 12-07-2009, 06:23 PM

Okay, so i keep hearing that the P Zeros are "Summer Tires" i live in Socal, and right now its like 35 degrees outside, Is it bad to be taking my car out? should i maybe get a different set of tires for the Non-Summer time?

Im not a car enthusiast (yet) But i think the P Zeros are legit tires, and i dont see the point in driving them, wearing them down when i could be using a set of all weather tires, until summer comes along..

Thanks in advance -JL

Mr_Draco · 12-07-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlpinc4y

Okay, so i keep hearing that the P Zeros are "Summer Tires" i live in Socal, and right now its like 35 degrees outside, Is it bad to be taking my car out? should i maybe get a different set of tires for the Non-Summer time?

This would be a big YES to both questions.

The P-Zeros are terrible for driving in temp's below 50 F. They have almost no traction and are worse then driving on marbles. You really need to buy some winter or all-weather tires if you want to drive it in cold weather.

Jlpinc4y · 12-07-2009, 06:33 PM

THANK YOU. that was all i needed to hear, ill be out buying a pair of new tires in a few days.. Any suggestions on winter / all weather tires? and another question on tires, how often do you need to change tires?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-07-2009, 06:34 PM

So. Cal has those kind of temps?

Jlpinc4y · 12-07-2009, 06:36 PM

right now, yes, its FREEZING.. This is the coldest its been in a while

PnCRedJwl2SS · 12-07-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

This would be a big YES to both questions.

The P-Zeros are terrible for driving in temp's below 50 F. They have almost no traction and are worse then driving on marbles. You really need to buy some winter or all-weather tires if you want to drive it in cold weather.

I've been driving around all week in temps between 29-45 degrees F and have had NO traction problems whatsoever. I know they are summer tires, but I think they are fine as long as you aren't trying to drive them in snowy and icy conditions. Mine have provided really good grip in wet, rainy conditions.

Anyone else? Would be good to hear other perspectives...

thesnoopster · 12-07-2009, 06:43 PM

Damn SoCal is that cold...sheesh ...yeah thats I have mines parked for now...I would prefer A/S tires

Mr_Draco · 12-07-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jlpinc4y

THANK YOU. that was all i needed to hear, ill be out buying a pair of new tires in a few days.. Any suggestions on winter / all weather tires? and another question on tires, how often do you need to change tires?

Look around here on the wheels/tires section but I'm going with http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....=Parada+Spec-X

Dre2216 · 12-07-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

I've been driving around all week in temps between 29-45 degrees F and have had NO traction problems whatsoever. I know they are summer tires, but I think they are fine as long as you aren't trying to drive them in snowy and icy conditions. Mine have provided really good grip in wet, rainy conditions.

Anyone else? Would be good to hear other perspectives...

I agree with Red Jwl. I had my car out today and it was 26 on the way to work at 7:00 this morning. No traction problems at all.

Noah · 12-07-2009, 07:34 PM

I can break them loose a lot easier at <40, but its still not that bad driving...

Verio · 12-07-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PnCRedJwl2SS

I've been driving around all week in temps between 29-45 degrees F and have had NO traction problems whatsoever. I know they are summer tires, but I think they are fine as long as you aren't trying to drive them in snowy and icy conditions. Mine have provided really good grip in wet, rainy conditions.

Anyone else? Would be good to hear other perspectives...

It was like 20 some degree's this morning, and I have had NO issues with my P-zero's either.

bluman · 12-07-2009, 07:56 PM

28 in NY today, I had no issues !

BalogUK · 12-07-2009, 10:31 PM

it was 25 here over the weekend- yes, moderate acceleration will spin them, but once they were up to temp the car was fine...cornering was fine. If your going to be pushing the car in that weather, maybe look to change but for short periods I'd just say keep your head in it, and you'll do great.

BlemsBumble · 12-07-2009, 11:35 PM

The last couple of weeks it's been 30-35 degrees driving to work. I've had no problems.

12-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
Jlpinc4y Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Madre Posts: 78	P Zero Questions.. Okay, so i keep hearing that the P Zeros are "Summer Tires" i live in Socal, and right now its like 35 degrees outside, Is it bad to be taking my car out? should i maybe get a different set of tires for the Non-Summer time? Im not a car enthusiast (yet) But i think the P Zeros are legit tires, and i dont see the point in driving them, wearing them down when i could be using a set of all weather tires, until summer comes along.. Thanks in advance -JL

12-07-2009, 06:43 PM	#7
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	Damn SoCal is that cold...sheesh ...yeah thats I have mines parked for now...I would prefer A/S tires __________________ 2017 Camaro SS -"FIFTY" Mods: "93 Octane"

12-07-2009, 07:56 PM	#12
bluman Drives: '10 Corvette GS/'13 Mustang Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 636	28 in NY today, I had no issues ! __________________ 2010 Camaro SIM/CGM RS/2LT VIN #310 SOLD 2010 Corvette Grand Sport

12-07-2009, 10:31 PM	#13
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	it was 25 here over the weekend- yes, moderate acceleration will spin them, but once they were up to temp the car was fine...cornering was fine. If your going to be pushing the car in that weather, maybe look to change but for short periods I'd just say keep your head in it, and you'll do great. __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

12-07-2009, 11:35 PM	#14
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	The last couple of weeks it's been 30-35 degrees driving to work. I've had no problems. __________________

12-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
Jlpinc4y Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Madre Posts: 78	THANK YOU. that was all i needed to hear, ill be out buying a pair of new tires in a few days.. Any suggestions on winter / all weather tires? and another question on tires, how often do you need to change tires?

12-07-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	So. Cal has those kind of temps?

12-07-2009, 06:36 PM	#5
Jlpinc4y Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sierra Madre Posts: 78	right now, yes, its FREEZING.. This is the coldest its been in a while

12-07-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
Noah Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 76	I can break them loose a lot easier at <40, but its still not that bad driving...

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