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Corine · 01-01-2012, 11:33 PM

Hi--

New Camaro owner. Wondering how the Pirelli Pzero tires hold up during the relatively mild D.C., Maryland, Nova winter(s)? I've heard that handling on these tires becomes difficult when temps are low. Trying to decide if I should get rid of these and invest in some all season tires. Any feedback is appreciated.

xXSilencerXx · 01-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Mine work fine, just use common sense while driving and you'll be fine. Once they are warmed up temperature doesn't pose much of a problem, but that doesn't mean go balls to the wall all day.

Supercharged SS · 01-02-2012, 12:09 AM

If you drive your car normally you'll be fine. I've had mine out in 20 degree temp and with over 725 rwhp I had no problems. Don't expect it to behave if you drive like an ass!! No need to worry or change them, you'll be good to go!

myold88 · 01-02-2012, 06:16 AM

IMO they are not safe below about 40 degrees. Mine have broken loose on dry pavement several times in the cold weather. I don't drive my SS in the rain or snow but I just installed a set of all season tires to be safe.
Corine: What you have heard is correct.

Silverlsinva · 01-02-2012, 07:36 AM

I have driven in cold temps with these tires and they do not feel comfortable in cold temps they are Summer only tires meaning at temps above 40 or 50. Even if u drive normal they still feel weird even after 30 or 40 mins of driving in cold weather. Lucky for me i have an LS so the 18's all seasons go back on during this time till the spring.

TRIPWIRE · 01-02-2012, 08:01 AM

Yea i got rid of my p zeros and got all season tires the p zeros for me slipped alot in the rain and were pretty horrible in the snow. If you have a lead foot they probably arent the tire you need. i got some toyo proxes all season tires and i love them i havent had any problems at all.

Corine · 01-02-2012, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the advice. Tripwire where'd you get your Toyo's?

Grimlock · 01-02-2012, 02:23 PM

Why not keep the Pzeros and get a dedicated winter set. That's what I'm doing anyway.

Corine · 01-02-2012, 03:34 PM

I heard it can be costly getting your tires changed 2 a year. Do you know of a local place (DC/M/NOVA) that offers reasonable prices/packages?

TRIPWIRE · 01-02-2012, 07:16 PM

Corine ive been going to Radial tire co in silver spring for almost 2 years now and i have to say they do the best work and have the best prices for tires around. It took me a long time to find them and you would not be disappointed their the best! plus i got my tires for 164$ each and they put them on for free.

9101 Brookville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 585-2740 www.radialtireco.com

goshawk823 · 01-02-2012, 07:20 PM

I got rid of my p Zeros November 2010, as I found traction to be iffy when the temps got into the 30s.

I've driven rear wheel drive (25 years of that in Buffalo, NY) off and on, for almost 40 years. With the snow and temps we get in central VA, this car, with all seasons handles fine for me. I'm running Yokohama Parada Spec X.

edog · 01-02-2012, 10:11 PM

I love my continental DWS, extreme contact all seasons. They do a great job in all weather.

Grimlock · 01-03-2012, 12:28 AM

When I said winter set, I mean like a second set of rims fitted with winter tires. Changing the two sets is as complicated as getting the lugnuts off, getting one set off and putting the other set on. Don't use two sets of rubber for one set of rims. I plan to use my RS rims with Bridgestone Blizzaks for the ice and snow and some TSW rims with the Pzeros for any weather above 40 degrees.

SILVERHAWK · 01-03-2012, 06:13 AM

Hate my PZeros in the cold....like today and tomorrow I will be leaving my Camaro home and taking my pickup.

Just FYI for those who may or may not be aware.... Pirelli's warranty states that they will not cover damage to your tires if they are driven during periods where the ambient temperature is below 45 degrees. There is an increased risk of tire rupture/damage if you hit a road hazzard (pothole) while driving in cold weather. Obviously the tires feel much better when they warm up in the winter, but at the cost of these tires I really don't want to take too many chances if its well below that temp. I wish more companies would get on board and start making tires in our size. trying to save enough money for a set of those new General tires that Tire Rack is advertising.

01-01-2012, 11:33 PM	#1
Corine Drives: 2010, 2LT, Jewel Tint Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 11	DMV Weather PZero Tires Hi-- New Camaro owner. Wondering how the Pirelli Pzero tires hold up during the relatively mild D.C., Maryland, Nova winter(s)? I've heard that handling on these tires becomes difficult when temps are low. Trying to decide if I should get rid of these and invest in some all season tires. Any feedback is appreciated.

01-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#2
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Mine work fine, just use common sense while driving and you'll be fine. Once they are warmed up temperature doesn't pose much of a problem, but that doesn't mean go balls to the wall all day. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

01-02-2012, 06:16 AM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,167 View My Garage	IMO they are not safe below about 40 degrees. Mine have broken loose on dry pavement several times in the cold weather. I don't drive my SS in the rain or snow but I just installed a set of all season tires to be safe. Corine: What you have heard is correct. __________________

01-02-2012, 07:20 PM	#11
goshawk823 Drives: 2017 RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Kent, Virginia Posts: 837	I got rid of my p Zeros November 2010, as I found traction to be iffy when the temps got into the 30s. I've driven rear wheel drive (25 years of that in Buffalo, NY) off and on, for almost 40 years. With the snow and temps we get in central VA, this car, with all seasons handles fine for me. I'm running Yokohama Parada Spec X. __________________ Camaros I've owned: 1969 RS/SS Z10 Indy Pace Car - Hardtop 1 of 250 1970 Camaro 2010 2LT RS 2013 2SS RS Current ride: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS convertible

01-02-2012, 10:11 PM	#12
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,832 View My Garage	I love my continental DWS, extreme contact all seasons. They do a great job in all weather. __________________ Update...Build in process, Forged Rods, Pistons and rings, Johnson Lifters, NOVI1500 ECS SC, 13lb boost or more, LS3 Conversion 114/228/241 COMP CAM, Frostbite 4 row Aluminum radiator, 6L80 built, Circle D 6L80 PRO SERIES MULTI 258MM 2D, Stock 3.45 gears, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w/HF cat, X-Pipe, Lingenfelter dual fuel pump, E-85 flex sensor, ATI super damper pulley, Ported TB, 160 therm, Trans cooler, Pedder's sways/end links/sub frame bushings, BMR trailing arms & toe rods, Coil overs. HP/TQ pending

01-02-2012, 12:09 AM	#3
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,926	If you drive your car normally you'll be fine. I've had mine out in 20 degree temp and with over 725 rwhp I had no problems. Don't expect it to behave if you drive like an ass!! No need to worry or change them, you'll be good to go!

01-02-2012, 07:36 AM	#5
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I have driven in cold temps with these tires and they do not feel comfortable in cold temps they are Summer only tires meaning at temps above 40 or 50. Even if u drive normal they still feel weird even after 30 or 40 mins of driving in cold weather. Lucky for me i have an LS so the 18's all seasons go back on during this time till the spring.

01-02-2012, 08:01 AM	#6
TRIPWIRE Chillin Like a Villain Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Dusk Ed. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clarksburg,MD Posts: 551 View My Garage	Yea i got rid of my p zeros and got all season tires the p zeros for me slipped alot in the rain and were pretty horrible in the snow. If you have a lead foot they probably arent the tire you need. i got some toyo proxes all season tires and i love them i havent had any problems at all.

01-02-2012, 01:55 PM	#7
Corine Drives: 2010, 2LT, Jewel Tint Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 11	Thanks for the advice. Tripwire where'd you get your Toyo's?

01-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#8
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	Why not keep the Pzeros and get a dedicated winter set. That's what I'm doing anyway.

01-02-2012, 03:34 PM	#9
Corine Drives: 2010, 2LT, Jewel Tint Red Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 11	I heard it can be costly getting your tires changed 2 a year. Do you know of a local place (DC/M/NOVA) that offers reasonable prices/packages?

01-02-2012, 07:16 PM	#10
TRIPWIRE Chillin Like a Villain Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Dusk Ed. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clarksburg,MD Posts: 551 View My Garage	Corine ive been going to Radial tire co in silver spring for almost 2 years now and i have to say they do the best work and have the best prices for tires around. It took me a long time to find them and you would not be disappointed their the best! plus i got my tires for 164$ each and they put them on for free. 9101 Brookville Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 585-2740 www.radialtireco.com

01-03-2012, 12:28 AM	#13
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	When I said winter set, I mean like a second set of rims fitted with winter tires. Changing the two sets is as complicated as getting the lugnuts off, getting one set off and putting the other set on. Don't use two sets of rubber for one set of rims. I plan to use my RS rims with Bridgestone Blizzaks for the ice and snow and some TSW rims with the Pzeros for any weather above 40 degrees.

01-03-2012, 06:13 AM	#14
SILVERHAWK Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, '22 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The First State Posts: 3,116	Hate my PZeros in the cold....like today and tomorrow I will be leaving my Camaro home and taking my pickup. Just FYI for those who may or may not be aware.... Pirelli's warranty states that they will not cover damage to your tires if they are driven during periods where the ambient temperature is below 45 degrees. There is an increased risk of tire rupture/damage if you hit a road hazzard (pothole) while driving in cold weather. Obviously the tires feel much better when they warm up in the winter, but at the cost of these tires I really don't want to take too many chances if its well below that temp. I wish more companies would get on board and start making tires in our size. trying to save enough money for a set of those new General tires that Tire Rack is advertising. __________________ Last edited by SILVERHAWK; 01-03-2012 at 08:35 AM.

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