[Z06] What do you guys do for winter tires?
08-19-2016, 04:58 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
What do you guys do for winter tires?
OK, I have Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position RFT on a 2006 Z06 now. They are extreme summer tires. I just went looking for a set of all season tires to swap out in a few months and they don't make ANY in the stock C6 Z06 sizes.
I have after market rims on my current tires and was going to use my stock rims for winter tires. I'm in Oklahoma and I never drive in ice or snow anyway, but I will be driving in the cold.
I have a C5 with Rival S for summer and Michelin Pilot Sport AS for winter....I can always drive the C5 and put the C6 up for the winter, but I really don't want to do that. What's the answer? Will I be ok in the cold with these tires? What is worst case scenario? Should I just realize I can only drive it on days where the temperature is above 40 degrees? It's kept inside where it doesn't freeze. Thanks for any response.
I have after market rims on my current tires and was going to use my stock rims for winter tires. I'm in Oklahoma and I never drive in ice or snow anyway, but I will be driving in the cold.
I have a C5 with Rival S for summer and Michelin Pilot Sport AS for winter....I can always drive the C5 and put the C6 up for the winter, but I really don't want to do that. What's the answer? Will I be ok in the cold with these tires? What is worst case scenario? Should I just realize I can only drive it on days where the temperature is above 40 degrees? It's kept inside where it doesn't freeze. Thanks for any response.
08-20-2016, 10:12 AM
#2
Drifting
I don't drive the car much, if at all, in the winter much less snow. I'm on MPSSs now and they are fine unless it's below freezing. Then the tires are like rocks. I think Pirelli makes something in 19/20s that would work but you'd need different wheels.
08-21-2016, 12:58 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
I think you can drive in winter with summer tires, you just probably wont get great traction. Just be easy on the go pedal. I have no idea if my tires are summer, winter, fall, or what. I just know they are rubber. Its not a big deal to me. Just my .02
08-21-2016, 10:31 AM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Thank you everyone. I think I better only drive it above freezing. My tire guy from Discount Tire (has done Vettes for years) was at the car show yesterday and said the same thing. It'll be an experiment this winter, so I'll see how it feels in different temperatures. Thanks!!!
08-21-2016, 12:01 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
I drive on my Continental Extreme DW tires year round but we do not get winters here just cold and wet stuff from the sky.
Last edited by Brandon619; 08-21-2016 at 12:06 PM.
08-22-2016, 10:58 AM
#6
Pro
Summer only compounds (ones not rated M/S) lose significant dry traction when temps get below 50*. There are a few tire models out there that specifically say not to even move the car when the temps get below 40*, as the tires can and WILL crack. The newer Goodyear SC2 tires are a prime example...I believe the Michelin PS Cups also say this. I've seen brand new Camaros 1LE/ZL1s on the dealer lots in the winter, with cracked Goodyears. Can't speak to the Bridgestones, as I've never used them.
Once daytime temps start to regularly fall below 50*, my car gets put up for the winter. My PS2s get dicey at WOT in these temps, and to me, it just isn't worth risking wadding the car up.
Once daytime temps start to regularly fall below 50*, my car gets put up for the winter. My PS2s get dicey at WOT in these temps, and to me, it just isn't worth risking wadding the car up.
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*El Ocho* (08-25-2016)
08-22-2016, 02:24 PM
#8
Team Owner
Arizona, so just driven it and enjoy the sunshine.
08-22-2016, 06:23 PM
#9
Team Owner
It's not only traction in accelerating that's a problem but also traction when stopping.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
08-22-2016, 09:07 PM
#10
Racer
Thread Starter
It's not only traction in accelerating that's a problem but also traction when stopping.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
08-23-2016, 03:44 PM
#11
Melting Slicks
It's not only traction in accelerating that's a problem but also traction when stopping.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
I'm running the Bridgestone RE050A run flats on my Z06 and I was in northern NM when the ambient was 33 degrees. I was going down a pretty good grade and there was a tight corner at the bottom. I gently applied the brakes and my brakes locked up as all four tires were sliding. The pavement was dry and the sun was out. I managed to slow down to where I was able to get around the turn by gently downshifting and using the engine to slow me down. Brakes were worthless as all they did was lock up because the extreme summer tires were not worth a **** on a cold morning. Later in the day, the temp was up in the 50's and I had great brakes.
08-23-2016, 04:58 PM
#12
Team Owner
Either way, if ABS is releasing the brakes, you aren't stopping.
08-23-2016, 06:45 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
To the OP, your climate is not much different than mine here in east Texas. I don't think you will have any problems with any tires, whether they are summer, winter, fall, or spring tires, unless there is ice/snow on the roads. Just take caution during those times or stay at home.
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Fast Cars & Horses (08-23-2016)
08-24-2016, 09:15 PM
#14
Drifting
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ter-tires.html These were the tires I was thinking about. If you absolutely have to daily the car and you live in Minnesota or something then this is probably the way to go.
08-25-2016, 12:42 PM
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08-25-2016, 09:04 PM
#17
Team Owner
08-27-2016, 11:15 PM
#18
Melting Slicks
I guess I would have the ABS checked out as it shouldn't do that. ABS should know that the car is moving when you hit the brakes and should prevent the tires from locking up like that - as that is what ABS is for.
08-27-2016, 11:21 PM
#19
Melting Slicks
ABS doesn't release the brakes, it just prevents them from locking up by inducing a pumping action which is proven to stop the car quicker than by locking up the brakes. My point is that if the brakes are locking up then ABS must not be working and should be checked out. The ability to steer is also greatly reduced when the brakes are locked up.
Last edited by dmuellenberg; 08-27-2016 at 11:29 PM.
08-27-2016, 11:29 PM
#20
What is winter like in Shawnee, Oklahoma? Wikpedia normally has climate data on cities, but not that one.
