Tire temperature
01-26-2017, 06:49 PM
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Tire temperature
I know some of this info has been discussed already but several items were new to me so I apologize if everyone already knows this.
I was browsing through a supplemental manual titled, 2014 Chevrolet MyLink for Corvette. Interactive Details Book and found this info.
Tire Temperature
Tire temperature is determined through a variety of parameters including the Tire Pressure Monitor sensor and an algorithm based on ambient temperature, solar load and tire tread thickness The Corvette does not have a temperature sensor in the tire and wheel assembly
Temperature readouts:
Frozen (32° and below)
Cold (46 4°F to 32°)
Warm (46 4°F to 104°F)
Hot (above 104°F)
Overheated
This information is important because drivers, especially in a performance situation don’t want to get aggressive in their driving until the tires are “heated up ” This is better for adhesion to the road surface If the car is driven when the FROZEN indicator is ON, there Will Be an adhesion concern because Corvette is equipped with summer-only tires In addition, if the car is driven when the FROZEN indicator is On cosmetic cracks may appear in the tire sidewalls These will not affect the performance or longevity of the tires.
Has anyone actually seen Frozen displayed on the DIC?
I was browsing through a supplemental manual titled, 2014 Chevrolet MyLink for Corvette. Interactive Details Book and found this info.
Tire Temperature
Tire temperature is determined through a variety of parameters including the Tire Pressure Monitor sensor and an algorithm based on ambient temperature, solar load and tire tread thickness The Corvette does not have a temperature sensor in the tire and wheel assembly
Temperature readouts:
Frozen (32° and below)
Cold (46 4°F to 32°)
Warm (46 4°F to 104°F)
Hot (above 104°F)
Overheated
This information is important because drivers, especially in a performance situation don’t want to get aggressive in their driving until the tires are “heated up ” This is better for adhesion to the road surface If the car is driven when the FROZEN indicator is ON, there Will Be an adhesion concern because Corvette is equipped with summer-only tires In addition, if the car is driven when the FROZEN indicator is On cosmetic cracks may appear in the tire sidewalls These will not affect the performance or longevity of the tires.
Has anyone actually seen Frozen displayed on the DIC?
01-26-2017, 08:43 PM
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Yes, I've seen that message many times. Unless the roads are snow covered I actually drive my C7 daily in western Colorado. Low tonight is supposed to be 12 degrees. I'll drive it in the morning. It does help that it's in a heated garage.