Pirelis' do not like the cold!

[SGOS252382]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

mmmm it's usually about 65 here in the mornings and I can't get any traction on my stocker. Seems anything lower then 75 or so it just doesn't hook up. I try not to look at how much tread is on my tires.....I just know they are usually gone after 8k. lol

I live in S.W. Florida (50 degrees is cold to us) and back when I ran P-Zeros I noticed that anything under 75 degrees or so and the P-Zeros were pretty much worthless for traction.

I would drive to work on cool morning and it was like I was driving on ice.

But on a hot day (90 degrees) they hooked up great.

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by SGOS252382

I live in S.W. Florida (50 degrees is cold to us) and back when I ran P-Zeros I noticed that anything under 75 degrees or so and the P-Zeros were pretty much worthless for traction.

I would drive to work on cool morning and it was like I was driving on ice.

But on a hot day (90 degrees) they hooked up great.

Yup same here. We don't have winters really. I never use a jacket except at night and that's only a sweat shirt or hoodie.

It does make driving fun in the winter. Awesome traction in the summer...110 + here.

[kmarshall2121]

What is this "cold" that you speak of?!?

[kcsr6]

It's a even more fun to drive on cool fall days as you can shred the P-zeros, love it!!

[MichaelH]

haha yea for the past 4 years i was stationed in san diego , CA (marines) and it turned me into a freeze baby, but now im getting used to the cold again so 45 degrees in november is considered warm haha

[Btmonty2]

I have not had any problems yet, I am going into my 2nd winter. I have driven in 35 degrees just recently. would having nitrogen in them make a difference?

[jaysonstuart]

I've noticed the same thing with the P-zeros when it's a little bit chilly out you can run out of talent really quick!

[jaysonstuart]

So what tire is better for traction year round?

[skinman]

Originally Posted by Supermaro585HP

I'm in Pittsburgh PA. and it is 59 here and I decided to take my Camaro to work today. I have a supercharger and I got 564 RWHP. It seems like I just touch the gas pedal and I'm spinning. I love it but I'm going to hate it when I check the tread on my tires.. LOL

Love the yellow! Looks awesome!

Didn't mean to get off subject. Got 28,000 on my tires, and could use a new set. Burnouts seem to make them wear for some reason... Lol!

[SPARTAN sui]

Originally Posted by Btmonty2

I have not had any problems yet, I am going into my 2nd winter. I have driven in 35 degrees just recently. would having nitrogen in them make a difference?

I wouldn't think so, they would just be less likely to have tire pressure fluctuations. I think it's mostly the rubber compound that's to blame.

I have AS P-Zeros (stock with the V6) and they hate any snow and ice. Next to zero traction with just a little bit snow and ice. I was pretty nervous driving around until I got my Blizzak WS70's. I can get my car up to speed easily and stop on a dime on snow covered roads. It's amazing what the right tire will do.

[Btmonty2]

I have P-Zeros as well.. I hope they wont start giving me a problem

[whemming]

At 35 degrees, I can hardly keep my car on the road. Road groves shimmy the car back and forth so bad its scary, till they warm up a bit.

I was in DC last week and it was 30 degrees. I was in a hotel right of the interstate, so I jumped on the interstate at around 65 mph, and thought I was gonna kill myself. It was like I was riding on wagon wheels. Man them p-zeros are scary in the cold!

[snizzle]

Tested this theory today in the 40s. Correct. No traction. Will test again tomorrow for a fair sample set.

[Pro Stock John]

I haven't swapped my snow tires on yet, I have my rear Pirellis up front and Nitto 555R's out back. Been down to 33F, no issues, but traction is way down.

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