C7 Tires
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C7 Tires
I always knew that the Z51's had summer tires. But, after looking at a C7 Stingray, which had summer tires, the dealer said all C7's come with summer tires. I have a C6 coupe and I live in an area that gets cold. I use my C6 all the time. I would be reluctant to by a car that I could not use in the winter. Is it true that ALL C7's only have summer tires??
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I always knew that the Z51's had summer tires. But, after looking at a C7 Stingray, which had summer tires, the dealer said all C7's come with summer tires. I have a C6 coupe and I live in an area that gets cold. I use my C6 all the time. I would be reluctant to by a car that I could not use in the winter. Is it true that ALL C7's only have summer tires??
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I disagree. For many C7 owners switching to a high quality AS tire will not result in a meaningful degradation in performance since most drivers are not driving in conditions appraching the limits of all season tires. HPDE are another matter.
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I always knew that the Z51's had summer tires. But, after looking at a C7 Stingray, which had summer tires, the dealer said all C7's come with summer tires. I have a C6 coupe and I live in an area that gets cold. I use my C6 all the time. I would be reluctant to by a car that I could not use in the winter. Is it true that ALL C7's only have summer tires??
You don't say where you live but 30 years ago when I lived up North (NJ, OH, CT) I always had another set of wheels and "snow tires." Depends on where you are but there a number of winter only tires and all-seasons as well. But it's a powerful rear engine sports car so if you really want to drive on light snow and will encounter some ice get a quality winter tire.
Last edited by JerryU; Nov 6, 2015 at 02:52 PM.
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C7 Tires
Must admit living in SC I love the "summer only" tires they grip like glue. If below 40F wait for them to warm up before using full throttle! If 25 to 35 F (as cold as it usually gets here) just be careful.
You don't say where you live but 30 years ago when I lived up North (NJ, OH, CT) I always had another set of wheels and "snow tires." Depends on where you are but there a number of winter only tires and all-seasons as well. But it's a powerful rear engine sports car so if you really want to drive on light snow and will encounter some ice get a quality winter tire.
You don't say where you live but 30 years ago when I lived up North (NJ, OH, CT) I always had another set of wheels and "snow tires." Depends on where you are but there a number of winter only tires and all-seasons as well. But it's a powerful rear engine sports car so if you really want to drive on light snow and will encounter some ice get a quality winter tire.
It is a shame that Chevy does not offer an all season tire and you have to go after market. This is not a $20k car where buying additional tires is not big deal.
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I understand you do not get great mileage with the summer tire. So when they need to be replaced, just go to an AS tire.
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I have the Nokian Hakkapelitta 8 studless in OEM sizes on my 2015 Z51.
Weather hasn't changed yet in Cincinnati. Got wheels too at tiresbyweb. Contact nsteep@tiresbyweb.com.
Weather hasn't changed yet in Cincinnati. Got wheels too at tiresbyweb. Contact nsteep@tiresbyweb.com.