01-25-2013, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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ZL1 tires
I know this has been discussed and talked about before,but this just come out from GM today.....
Important Date:01/25/2013 Ref. number:Service / Service Operations / G_0000157402 Subject:ZL1 - 1LE Tires GM CUSTOMER CARE & AFTERSALES GMSO415 URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY Date: January 25, 2013 SubjectZL1 - 1LE Tires Models:Camaro ZL1 And 1LE To:All Chevrolet Dealers Attention:Service Manager, Sales Manager, Warranty Administrator, Parts Managers The Camaro ZL1 and 1LE vehicles come standard equipped with 285/35ZR20 & 305/35ZR20 Goodyear F1 Supercar G2 D.O.T. approved ultra high performance summer tires with track capability. Goodyear F1 Supercar Performance tires are a summer season tire and are not intended to be driven on snow, ice, or road surfaces below -7° C (20° F). If the ambient temperature in your location is at or below -7° C (20° F), DO NOT MOVE THIS VEHICLE. The rubber used in these tires loses flexibility and may develop surface cracks in the tire tread/shoulder area at colder temperatures. Tire movement, when the temperature is below -7° C (20° F), may result in surface crack in the tread area of the tire. A surface crack on a tire is cosmetic and will not result in a loss of air Example of a tire with a surface crack. Special tread and compound used on these performance tires will cause a decrease in performance in cold climates, heavy rain, and standing water. Driving on wet roads, in heavy rain, or through standing water with Summer Season Performance tires may result in hydroplaning and loss of vehicle control. Driving with Summer Season Performance Tires on snow, ice, or cold road surfaces can cause loss of control or an accident Refer to service bulletin 04-03-10-013G: Driving Characteristics of Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles and Available Winter Tires for further information on available winter tires. Tire Storage It is recommended for these tires to be stored indoors at temperatures above 20 deg F (-7 deg C) when not in use. If the tires have been subject to 20 deg F (-7 deg C) or less, let them warm up in a heated space to at least 40 deg F for 24 hours or more before installation or driving the vehicle. Inflate the tires only after they have been warmed above 40 deg F (5 deg C). Do not place tires near heaters or heating devices used to warm the room where the tires are stored. Do not apply heat or blow heated air directly on the tires. Always inspect tires before use after storage periods. END OF MESSAGE GM CUSTOMER CARE & AFTERSALES
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01-25-2013, 02:17 PM | #2 |
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First they say not to drive them below 40 degrees but now it's 20? I'll follow the Goodyear bulletin
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01-25-2013, 03:02 PM | #3 |
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This may be just to drive up sales during the winter. If it has to sit, it may as well sit at the dealership without a payment attached to it may be the thinking of many potential customers in the cold climate areas.
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01-25-2013, 03:15 PM | #4 | |
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Now they're saying not to even move the car below 20 because it might crack the tires. Perhaps this was in part to address those people that thought they would still be able to store their cars outside or in an unheated garage for the winter months? Either way, I played it safe and swapped my spare set of wheels/tires from my 2011 SS and put the ZL1 set in the basement. |
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01-25-2013, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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Im happy i have a heated garage. been at 50* all winter so far.
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01-25-2013, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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I have decied I just don't like these tires for a street car. If lived in a warmer state they would not bother me the grip in low temperatures just is not woth it.
when these wear out michelin Super sports are going on.
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01-25-2013, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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Nothing has changed here compared to the initial information.
The tires, being summer tires are not designed to be driven under 40ºF. They won't be damaged...but traction is significantly lowered under 40 until they warm up, similar to any summer tire. So the early thing was a warning (probably for legal purposes) to just not drive the car at all. (I've driven from as cold as 33º...a little common sense and caution goes a long way) This notice mirrors exactly what the early information said: DO NOT DRIVE, or preferably, don't even STORE these tires under 20º. The rubber (apparently) becomes brittle. If you do store it...just don't move it, they'll be fine as soon as they warm back up to ambient temperatures. Thanks for sharing again, MS3DALE. The ZL1 and 1LE are no-compromises cars. They were built to go stupid-fast, end of story. This special care is part of that deal. I've experienced these tires on the track, and in the cold/wet weather. They're phenominal in the first case, and "good/okay" in the second case (as long as you recognize what you're driving...and using PTM mode 1 helps a lot). I intend to buy another set in a heartbeat. Plus - OE tires will allow me to keep Performance Traction Management fully-functional...other tires may not do that. I park the car in the winter, anyways, so I guess the storage issue isn't a huge deal for me. If you don't, though - I hope you purchased a set of Blizzaks... |
01-25-2013, 10:42 PM | #8 |
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Interesting. Real frikkin interesting.
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01-25-2013, 10:57 PM | #9 | |
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187045 |
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01-25-2013, 11:30 PM | #10 | |
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01-26-2013, 12:11 AM | #11 |
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It was 75 here today.
tramtwo posted this on the go |
01-26-2013, 12:30 AM | #12 | |
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01-26-2013, 11:14 AM | #13 |
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Really? Geez! So what would be a good year round tire where temps can be 0 or 90, not in the same day of course?
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01-26-2013, 01:58 PM | #14 |
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Great information. Has anyone seen a credible (manufacturer) recommendation for a replacement All-Season tire for the ZL1?
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