Winter daily driver
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DALE#3 (01-13-2017)
01-13-2017, 03:08 AM
#43
yep!
Why bother with all seasons?
Because for a large number of us, we live in climates where average winter temps in the evening and early morning hours are routinely between 10º-30ºF. However, the number of days the pavement actually has snow or ice on it is somewhere between 10-14 days a year because it's often too warm to snow and when it does, it melts off quickly. Thus, my C7 only has to hibernate for maybe a total of 2 weeks per year.
For us, all seasons are a far better choice because we want to enjoy the car on the vast majority of winter days, where the pavement is dry, but VERY cold. On UHP all seasons, the car can pretty much be driven the same way as in summer on very cold, dry pavement. Below 30ºF on the PSS, driving on cold, dry pavement can be done, but the car has to be babied to the point where it's not fun. They are still very slippery between 30º-50ºF.
UHP all seasons are also very good seasonal transition tires. The PSS really doesn't become superior to UHP all seasons until temps are routinely above 70ºF.
Because for a large number of us, we live in climates where average winter temps in the evening and early morning hours are routinely between 10º-30ºF. However, the number of days the pavement actually has snow or ice on it is somewhere between 10-14 days a year because it's often too warm to snow and when it does, it melts off quickly. Thus, my C7 only has to hibernate for maybe a total of 2 weeks per year.
For us, all seasons are a far better choice because we want to enjoy the car on the vast majority of winter days, where the pavement is dry, but VERY cold. On UHP all seasons, the car can pretty much be driven the same way as in summer on very cold, dry pavement. Below 30ºF on the PSS, driving on cold, dry pavement can be done, but the car has to be babied to the point where it's not fun. They are still very slippery between 30º-50ºF.
UHP all seasons are also very good seasonal transition tires. The PSS really doesn't become superior to UHP all seasons until temps are routinely above 70ºF.
01-13-2017, 03:38 AM
#44
I brought home a brand new Silverado Z71 this week and it seems more suited to the weather than the C7 convertible. It is very nice truck and some of its features make me miss driving the Corvette. I will likely leave the car in the garage for a couple more months but I think it is cool that so many of you have the confidence and desire to drive the Corvettes in the snowy cold. It is a Chevy, after all!
I thought about changing my handle on here to Black&White since the new truck is white and the Vette is black, but neither has the A8 so it wouldn't be right.
Stay safe always and warm when you can.
I thought about changing my handle on here to Black&White since the new truck is white and the Vette is black, but neither has the A8 so it wouldn't be right.
Stay safe always and warm when you can.
01-13-2017, 05:52 PM
#45
That top photo in my post (snowy trees) was taken on one of our East Tennessee Corvette Club's Fall Color Cruises....we got up high in the Smoky Mountains....strange the roads were dry as a bone, but it was so cold, the ice/snow in the trees was not melting away. I was bad....snapped this while driving (thus the minor camera shake).
01-14-2017, 12:52 AM
#49
^^^
awesome!
awesome!
01-14-2017, 01:59 AM
#50
Team Owner
Because it's just a vehicle like any other vehicle. It's not a valuable museum piece. I have 5 vehicles in my barn and house garage, and they all get driven all year round. One of those vehicles is a hell of a lot more expensive than my C7.
If you'd rather leave yours in the garage in winter, I'm OK with that. I'd rather not.
If you'd rather leave yours in the garage in winter, I'm OK with that. I'd rather not.
I don't pay 850/mnth for a car to sit for 4-5 months out of the year just because there happens to be a little snow. God made winter tires to fit my car and by the same god I'm going to put them on my car and drive it.
Now my only question regarding winter driving is this, why doesn't GM offer a block heater on this car?
Just one on a long list of things that GM does that doesn't make any sense.
01-14-2017, 02:12 AM
#51
01-14-2017, 02:28 AM
#52
Team Owner
Now, if someone from GM could answer my question instead of someone who thinks they know it all it would be greatly appreciated.
01-14-2017, 03:13 AM
#53
01-14-2017, 06:54 AM
#54
Le Mans Master
GM,Loves owners like you.Free Testing 
THE FEW, THE PROUD,THE MONK..
Saw a plow on one.Traction lock in and go Baby.Sorry Verts Only,Owners with ***** and No Brains
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01-14-2017, 07:45 AM
#55
I drive 120 miles round trip for work, so I need something reliable and fuel efficient. I have a 2007 Prius with 438k miles. That's not a misprint.
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01-14-2017, 08:40 AM
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C7 is a daily driver for me and with last weeks NC snow storm we got 6"+ and I had no issues after several cars left some tracks for me. I just make sure the car doesn't become a snow plow and take it slow. Fortunately I have lots of snow driving experience from growing up in the snow belt and learning to drive in Colorado winters.
FYI running DWS 06 all season tires.
FYI running DWS 06 all season tires.
01-14-2017, 09:02 AM
#57
Le Mans Master
Weather appropriate tires are instrumental.
While I prefer to drive one of my AWD or 4X4 vehicles in the snow, I learned a long time ago that good conditioned appropriate tires are critical regardless of what you drive... and inclement weather driving experience helps.
That being said, it seems that most vehicles in a ditch during a winter storm are SUVs and trucks.
While I prefer to drive one of my AWD or 4X4 vehicles in the snow, I learned a long time ago that good conditioned appropriate tires are critical regardless of what you drive... and inclement weather driving experience helps.
That being said, it seems that most vehicles in a ditch during a winter storm are SUVs and trucks.
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01-14-2017, 09:33 AM
#58
Race Director
That's because those fools don't realize that they can't stop any faster just because it's all wheel drive, so they continue driving at speeds that aren't right for the conditions. No matter what you drive, and no matter what tires are on the vehicle, you need to slow down when the roads are icy and snow covered or you're going to find yourself in the ditch.
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Woodson (01-15-2017)
01-14-2017, 11:24 AM
#59
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Very true, I definitely saw a few SUV's in my neighborhood go sideways on the same corner I just navigated perfectly fine. Speed, steering wheel rate, momentum, tire condition...All play their part in the snow.
01-14-2017, 12:48 PM
#60
If anyone can stop themselves from saying "HOLY SH*T!!" after watching this...