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They are summer tires. I'm not sure what the temperature cutoff is, but you can see the tire details here.
And surf the Forums here enough and you will see them ACTUALLY used in all sorts of situations. Just have to be careful and use common sense.
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There are pictures of the C7 mules testing in snow but not sure if on stock tires although I would think so. We all know they are not ideal for snow because of the nature of the tread pattern but, once again, careful people do it. This was just the parking lot at Arizona Snow Bowl Ski Resort, the road itself was clear, BUT the temp was obviously below that recommended for the summer ONLY Goodyears. Yesterday I had the C7 tires put on my C6:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...zps-today.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...zps-today.html
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I know it's not supposed to be an Issue for people buying a 65K Car but;
Seems like having a complete extra set of wheels, with Winter Tires, is going to cost a small fortune.
The Tires alone will run 1,100-1,400, and unless someone sells their Z-51 Wheels on here, could only imagine what a set of wheels will run
Seems like having a complete extra set of wheels, with Winter Tires, is going to cost a small fortune.
The Tires alone will run 1,100-1,400, and unless someone sells their Z-51 Wheels on here, could only imagine what a set of wheels will run
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So after we spend 60+k on a car chevy then expects to go buy new tires within a few months of purchasing the car? That is asinine.
Is there an option to get a different tire?
Is there an option to get a different tire?
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The biggest problem is that you need run flats since there is no spare and no place for one (plus the jack, tire iron, etc) and so far I can't find any run flat winter tires that will fit the Z51 wheel.
I've got a set of HREs on order so I want to use the stock Z51 wheel for my winter tire, I don't want to buy what would essentially be a third set of wheels.
Even the all season tires in this size don't appear to be run flats. Someone had better come out with something soon because winter is coming and even without snow the temps will still be well below the limit before too long.
I've got a set of HREs on order so I want to use the stock Z51 wheel for my winter tire, I don't want to buy what would essentially be a third set of wheels.
Even the all season tires in this size don't appear to be run flats. Someone had better come out with something soon because winter is coming and even without snow the temps will still be well below the limit before too long.
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I don't think C6's were supposed to be driven in the cold either. A little after I got my C6, it was a sunny, 34 degree, dry day in December so I took the Vette out. Punched it on the 1-2 and the rear end breaks lose easily. If you just stay calm and easy on the gas, you'll be fine. They tires just are not sticky below 40 so you drive sensible.
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The biggest problem is that you need run flats since there is no spare and no place for one (plus the jack, tire iron, etc) and so far I can't find any run flat winter tires that will fit the Z51 wheel.
I've got a set of HREs on order so I want to use the stock Z51 wheel for my winter tire, I don't want to buy what would essentially be a third set of wheels.
Even the all season tires in this size don't appear to be run flats. Someone had better come out with something soon because winter is coming and even without snow the temps will still be well below the limit before too long.
I've got a set of HREs on order so I want to use the stock Z51 wheel for my winter tire, I don't want to buy what would essentially be a third set of wheels.
Even the all season tires in this size don't appear to be run flats. Someone had better come out with something soon because winter is coming and even without snow the temps will still be well below the limit before too long.
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I don't think C6's were supposed to be driven in the cold either. A little after I got my C6, it was a sunny, 34 degree, dry day in December so I took the Vette out. Punched it on the 1-2 and the rear end breaks lose easily. If you just stay calm and easy on the gas, you'll be fine. They tires just are not sticky below 40 so you drive sensible.
EXACT same issue with C6, as you point out. New folks need to search in C6 Forum for threads that have addressed this issue since the beginning of Summer (READ PERFORMANCE) run flat OEM tires on new Corvettes in 2005.
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I believe at least one of the online tire companies is selling the all-season/winter tires for the C7 now. An extra set of tires I've found is always a good thing. 
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I was told by one of the sales guys at tirerack that there is no run flat option yet for a winter tire in that size. He suggested getting an emergency inflator tank thingy and using non run flat tires (Pirelli Sotozoro).
Anyone have any experience with these things and how well they work (or don't work)?
Gee, can you tell I've never had a car without a spare before?
Anyone have any experience with these things and how well they work (or don't work)?
Gee, can you tell I've never had a car without a spare before?
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I know it's not supposed to be an Issue for people buying a 65K Car but;
Seems like having a complete extra set of wheels, with Winter Tires, is going to cost a small fortune.
The Tires alone will run 1,100-1,400, and unless someone sells their Z-51 Wheels on here, could only imagine what a set of wheels will run
Seems like having a complete extra set of wheels, with Winter Tires, is going to cost a small fortune.
The Tires alone will run 1,100-1,400, and unless someone sells their Z-51 Wheels on here, could only imagine what a set of wheels will run
^ Folks want 'supercar' performance from the new Corvette. That requires use of the latest technology Extreme Performance Summer Tires - just like Ferrari & Lamborghini use - even the Camaro ZL1 and Shelby GT500 use. No 'All Season Tire' will provide the grip and performance specs customers want . . . . .
Neither are most all of these types of cars winter weather driven.
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Using them in snow is not recommended for the same reason plus the tread pattern is not designed for snow conditions.
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[QUOTE=-CM-;1585092997]Not months for me - days. I should get my car within a week or so, and winter has already started here with a bang. I wish they would offer the Continental ExtremeContact DWS or equivalent.
Put Continental DWS on my C6 2007 2 yearS ago , great tires ..awaiting my 07 Convertable, when original tires wear out doing
same again , the Dog (from Massachusetts) to much snow & sleet weather changes every 30 mins
Put Continental DWS on my C6 2007 2 yearS ago , great tires ..awaiting my 07 Convertable, when original tires wear out doing same again , the Dog (from Massachusetts) to much snow & sleet weather changes every 30 mins
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There are pictures of the C7 mules testing in snow but not sure if on stock tires although I would think so. We all know they are not ideal for snow because of the nature of the tread pattern but, once again, careful people do it. This was just the parking lot at Arizona Snow Bowl Ski Resort, the road itself was clear, BUT the temp was obviously below that recommended for the summer ONLY Goodyears. Yesterday I had the C7 tires put on my C6:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...zps-today.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...zps-today.html
Cold temps? Be VERY careful because if there is frost on the road it will get dicey REAL quick.