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01-07-2014, 10:05 AM | #16 |
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I warmed my car up this morning for about 10 minutes before leaving with the low temp of 16 degrees and the tires felt as if they had a flat spot on them and rode like they were frozen. The rear tires felt slick for a few minutes but they warmed up nicely as I observed the tire psi rise up from a low of 25 psi to about 28 psi after arriving at work. I also noticed that the ride felt a little stiff and the tire noise was higher. I will check my tires later on for any cracking. My commute is only about 15 minutes each way so I definitely wanted to get my fluids warmed up before leaving for work.
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01-07-2014, 05:17 PM | #18 |
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Once the OEM tires warm up they are pretty good to go again, takes 10-15 mins though. That said RHL you need to add pressure to your tires...
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01-07-2014, 05:22 PM | #19 |
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You guys are putting your lives and the lives of others at risk. The manufacturer states do not drive on these tires below 40 degrees and don't store them below twenty. It is not just the traction, these tires will crack and could break apart. I have seen pictures of the cracked. Personally I wouldn't take the chance.
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01-07-2014, 05:27 PM | #20 |
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It is irresponsible to drive that car with those tires on the roadway with freezing temperatures. I don't get it. Why would you?
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01-07-2014, 05:34 PM | #22 |
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Yes. GM issued a warning about the tread cracking, and I have read about tread separation with these tires in cold weather. They are dangerous.
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Because I needed to take my dog to the vet to board for two nights so she wouldn't freeze to death in my backyard. That good enough for you?
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I didn't put anyone's life in danger. Even though there was zero precipitation here, knowing that these tires are not cold weather, I drove because I had to and I drove just as if I expected there to be ice on the road. Going to give you a little hint. This is a college town and the kids weren't back yet, so Monday morning there was almost zero traffic. Further, as far as storing these things below 20 degrees. Well, it goes below 20 degrees a few days a year here if that. I had a garage when I bought the car. I don't now. Shit happens. Now my tires get cold on those few days. Nothing I can do about it. I'm moving next year, I'd like to move somewhere with a garage, no guarantees. I'll deal with it as I have to. I wasn't showing off or bragging that I was out hauling ass around in cold weather, simply sharing with people so they might know what to expect in case they have to do the same.
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01-07-2014, 08:42 PM | #27 |
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I'm not putting words in anyone's mouth, but not everyone can afford two sets of tires/rims. Some people stretched pretty far to afford a $60k car. Personally, I had no idea about the tires potential to break apart below 40 degrees until driving in that weather. If I had, I would have asked for different tires. I actually think it was irresponsible for GM to put these tires on in the first place. Most of the country experiences 40 degree days in the fall/spring. Is this only a summer car? On the z/28 I get putting these tires on. It is billed as a track car. The ZL1 is supposed to be a capable daily driver. How do they sell these cars in the northern USA without giving you a tire choice? Pisses me off that my salesman didn't warn me either.
In my case, I'm not dropping $5k on tires and rims that I'll only need a few times a year. I'd rather get a lift from my wife. The situation I described about driving in the snow was not my choice. I got stuck late somewhere and the snow started. No other way to get home.
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01-07-2014, 08:45 PM | #28 |
I have driven mine in the snow, ice, rain, wind, you name it. Still have the stock tires with about 14k miles on them too. You can't expect great things to happen when it's not ideal conditions for summer tires.
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