P Zero's... Ok let me hear it...

[NewDivide]

Folks, this is my DD. Never had a car w/ summer compound tires before. And I live in the northeast! So.... can I assume they're ok in rain? Is the rumor true that under <40 degrees-F they'll slide? Should I just trade them in now for some 20" all season'ers??? Distressed here....

[The Stig]

They are fine in the rain. But come winter they are useless. The P zeros are not rated to go below 40 degrees

[heRS]

I live in the PNW. My P-Zeros did fine in most driving situations, rain included. Of course one should always exercise caution on rainy roads. I parked mine from Nov. to March and drove my 4x4 in the winter.

[mikeSS]

my car drives fine in VERY COLD weather. just drive it "normal" when its cold out side. you should have no problem with the cold. when i say normal i mean nice and easy. if there is any snow on the road, or ice. its game over.

[GRYGOOS]

Depends on your driving style. I learned real quick not to get on it with hard excelleration when the road is cold and wet. Since then no problems as I've become aware of how powerful a car this is. I've driven mine on the few days this month that have been sunny and dry. I would never drive it in the snow with the P-Zero's however. Just my 2 cents

[Rcfiddy1]

I drove mine the last 2 winters up till the white stuff was on the ground. Temps below 40s and into 20s was fine. Just don't pretend your in summer heat. I now have over 30k on stock tires and have not hit the low tread bumps yet. Snow is a different monster. I got caught in a light dusting, not even a 1/8th inch on ground but those P-zeros thought we were in a blizzard. I didn't even make it up my driveway.

[67 Convertible]

Mine is also a DD. Just finished up my second winter using the P-Zero's.
I drive it everyday, year round, unless it's actually snowing.
Even when it's 5 degs, I have had no issues, just go easy on the take offs. I have over 20k miles on the original tires, still going strong.

[CJ1034]

Driving all winter will be unsafe with those on it. Consider buying a set of the smaller all-season tires and rims from someone who took theirs off and bought custom wheels. Try the forum for sale ads here, craigslist etc. Might be able to find a set for a reasonable price. I saw some on the forum classifides once but that was some time ago, good luck.

[NewDivide]

Thanks all. This makes me feel SO much better! I've driven it these past two weeks in the AM and it's like 25-30 out - no problems! I definitely knew about the snow and will plan accordingly. But I was worried about the <40 thing. Phew!!!!

[Wild Bill]

I put my P- Zeros back on this past weekend. On Long Island, every morning, this week, has been below 32 degrees. No issues at all. I am using restraint around corners and watching my following distance.

They will come off again around late November/ early December and my Yokohama Prada Spec -X all seasons will go back on.

[MAGfuz]

I made it through the winter this year with my PZ Nero's. Just have to be more careful than you would in the spring/summer or when it's wet out. Made it through numerous negative degree weather with little problems!

Might get some winter tread for next winter though!

[NewDivide]

MAGfuz, where'd you get those? Tirerack has a VERY LIMITED selection in the RS's 20" size all seasons. I think they had the Pradas tho.

[Fogey]

Of course, I live in SoCal. LOL

[1BADLS3]

Don't toss a new set of tires based on recommendation of board members from other parts of the country.

Roll with them for a bit and see how they fit your driving style. If you find them slipping in wet conditions or unable to hook-up for whatever reason, then consider a change (tires are expensive, unless you have unlimited resources). Or, maybe consider keeping those for spring/summer only, and buying a set of Blizzaks or something for the winter.