Driving in cold/rainy weather
09-02-2012, 11:39 PM
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Driving in cold/rainy weather
I just bought a C6 and was going to sell the LT4, but I'm having second thoughts. I could use the 96 for my daily 80 mile commute and sell the Miata instead. My concern is the winter weather when I occasionally have to drive in rainy/near freezing temps. All the tires that fit my car say not for use in near freezing temps. I now have GS-D3's on the car. Anyone have input on how dangerous driving in 36-40 degree temps may be? I don't want white knuckle commutes during the winter.
09-03-2012, 12:03 AM
#2
Burning Brakes
Can't say how the Vette is in the cold but, our 2010 Camaro SS has Pirelli P Zero's and they are like driving on hockey pucks when it gets much below 45 degrees. But our answer is snow tires and it's great. Hope this might help.
09-03-2012, 12:54 AM
#3
Race Director
Never heard anything about problems with low temperatures. C4's use fairly common size tires. I've never noticed any difference other than a harsher ride, and then only below freezing. I would be more worried about road conditions.
09-03-2012, 01:09 AM
#4
Safety Car
I had GS-D3's on my '92 and drove it in the cold with no problems. I even drove it in a couple inches of snow once, although it didn't do very well. It got me home but I wouldn't recommend driving in snow and ice. Moisture + below freezing temperatures is what you really need to avoid.
If you tried to drive the car like you were on a track in near freezing temperatures you'd probably notice a big difference but if you drive conservatively and you're careful you shouldn't have any problems. When you wear out the GS-D3's you can always replace them with all season tires.
If you tried to drive the car like you were on a track in near freezing temperatures you'd probably notice a big difference but if you drive conservatively and you're careful you shouldn't have any problems. When you wear out the GS-D3's you can always replace them with all season tires.
09-03-2012, 04:17 PM
#5
Pro
Thread Starter
I had GS-D3's on my '92 and drove it in the cold with no problems. I even drove it in a couple inches of snow once, although it didn't do very well. It got me home but I wouldn't recommend driving in snow and ice. Moisture + below freezing temperatures is what you really need to avoid.
If you tried to drive the car like you were on a track in near freezing temperatures you'd probably notice a big difference but if you drive conservatively and you're careful you shouldn't have any problems. When you wear out the GS-D3's you can always replace them with all season tires.
If you tried to drive the car like you were on a track in near freezing temperatures you'd probably notice a big difference but if you drive conservatively and you're careful you shouldn't have any problems. When you wear out the GS-D3's you can always replace them with all season tires.
Afterall how bad can the weather really get in Southern California?
09-05-2012, 01:40 AM
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While you may have to swap the 11" rear wheels for a pair of 9.5" you can run Conti Extreme DWS in the rain at the temps that your talking about with no problems what-so-ever. I've always run 4 275x40x17 winter tires on my stock wheels and used the 95 as a year-round dd for my 50 mile commute. The tires are made to run and grip well in the cold and wet.