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Hoosier1LE · 11-22-2013, 07:19 AM

I am driving from northern Indiana down to Cincy to pick up a 2013 1le this afternoon. Forecast is for temps in the low to mid 30s on my way home. Will this hurt the tires, and will it be safe? Forecast is for even colder Sat & Sun. So tonite is my best bet to bring it home. Will I be ok if I take it easy?

Was a long trip, but well worth it. Took 12 hours total round trip. Roads were dry and clear. Hardest part was driving easy, wanted to get on it, but played it safe. Will post pics on.

ChibiBlackSheep · 11-22-2013, 07:22 AM

As long as the roads are dry, I don't see why you should have a problem.

VOGGS-LS3-1LE · 11-22-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bob67

I am driving from northern Indiana down to Cincy to pick up a 2013 1le this afternoon. Forecast is for temps in the low to mid 30s on my way home. Will this hurt the tires, and will it be safe? Forecast is for even colder Sat & Sun. So tonite is my best bet to bring it home. Will I be ok if I take it easy?

Call and tell the dealer to store car indoors to let the tires warm up to a higher ambient temp then outside. Once you start driving at highway speeds the tires should be at a decent temp for your ride home. Goodyear's are very slippery below 60f let alone below 40f. Be careful and congratulations on the car!

LostPony · 11-22-2013, 08:58 AM

You will be fine, just go easy. I've driven summer only tires through a snow storm to a track day, but I'm a little nutty that way.

markgws6 · 11-22-2013, 09:47 AM

It may slip on cold patches that have ice, water, or other debris like leaves, so just drive careful and slow. Good thing is the Camaro has a pretty decent traction control system and Stabilitrak so the computer will do the thinking for you if it starts to happen. Like others have said take it slow and as long as no extended snow or ice you should be fine. Oh and don't follow the normal "sports car" distance behind someone give yourself space. That is my hardest thing not to do in this car in the winter.

markgws6 · 11-22-2013, 09:48 AM

Oh and congratulations! Welcome to the club!!

Hoosier1LE · 11-22-2013, 10:45 AM

Thanks guys. It looks dry in the forecast for tonight. Gonna be a long day. 4-1/2 hours each way on the drive.

SimpleGreen · 11-22-2013, 11:07 AM

Just be careful and have fun. Mine have been doing fine on cold damp roads, just used some judgement.

VOGGS-LS3-1LE · 11-22-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bob67

Thanks guys. It looks dry in the forecast for tonight. Gonna be a long day. 4-1/2 hours each way on the drive.

you're going to love the ride back!

tramtwo · 11-22-2013, 11:28 AM

It is not recommended to drive on the stock tires under 40 degrees.... traction is really reduced even in dry condition. Damage to these tires become a real possibility under 20 degrees driving or not. Just drive as though the roads are wet (extra spacing and reduced speed) and you should be fine. Enjoy your new 1LE!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 11-22-2013, 12:42 PM

Just remember, the traction control with these tires is useless in the 40 degree range. I mean useless. Mine has never left the garage below that, so I couldn't tell you on mid 30's. I can only imagine that it would be worse.

Msmall143 · 11-22-2013, 07:59 PM

This isn't a camaro 1le thing as much as it is a summer tire thing. Most summer tires have a temp disclaimer because of the materials used. Be smart about it and know how the cars responding.

There's lots of cars driving around with summer tires in the winter because people don't care or they don't even know.

AGM 1LE · 11-22-2013, 08:36 PM

As other people have said just be careful and you'll be fine. I drove mine in 45* for the first time today and I could tell a loss in traction/ wheel spin where it would normaly hook with tc on

hcsi99 · 11-23-2013, 05:10 PM

Well did you make it?

11-22-2013, 07:19 AM	#1
Hoosier1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portage,In Posts: 102 View My Garage	Driving with temp below 40? Made it home I am driving from northern Indiana down to Cincy to pick up a 2013 1le this afternoon. Forecast is for temps in the low to mid 30s on my way home. Will this hurt the tires, and will it be safe? Forecast is for even colder Sat & Sun. So tonite is my best bet to bring it home. Will I be ok if I take it easy? Was a long trip, but well worth it. Took 12 hours total round trip. Roads were dry and clear. Hardest part was driving easy, wanted to get on it, but played it safe. Will post pics on. Last edited by Hoosier1LE; 11-24-2013 at 10:50 AM.

11-22-2013, 07:22 AM	#2
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	As long as the roads are dry, I don't see why you should have a problem. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

11-22-2013, 08:58 AM	#4
LostPony Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charles Town WV Posts: 254	You will be fine, just go easy. I've driven summer only tires through a snow storm to a track day, but I'm a little nutty that way. __________________ 2012 Kona Boss 302 #2758

11-22-2013, 09:47 AM	#5
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	It may slip on cold patches that have ice, water, or other debris like leaves, so just drive careful and slow. Good thing is the Camaro has a pretty decent traction control system and Stabilitrak so the computer will do the thinking for you if it starts to happen. Like others have said take it slow and as long as no extended snow or ice you should be fine. Oh and don't follow the normal "sports car" distance behind someone give yourself space. That is my hardest thing not to do in this car in the winter. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

11-22-2013, 09:48 AM	#6
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Oh and congratulations! Welcome to the club!! __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

11-22-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
Hoosier1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portage,In Posts: 102 View My Garage	Thanks guys. It looks dry in the forecast for tonight. Gonna be a long day. 4-1/2 hours each way on the drive.

11-22-2013, 11:07 AM	#8
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Just be careful and have fun. Mine have been doing fine on cold damp roads, just used some judgement. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-22-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	It is not recommended to drive on the stock tires under 40 degrees.... traction is really reduced even in dry condition. Damage to these tires become a real possibility under 20 degrees driving or not. Just drive as though the roads are wet (extra spacing and reduced speed) and you should be fine. Enjoy your new 1LE!!

11-22-2013, 12:42 PM	#11
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Just remember, the traction control with these tires is useless in the 40 degree range. I mean useless. Mine has never left the garage below that, so I couldn't tell you on mid 30's. I can only imagine that it would be worse. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

11-22-2013, 07:59 PM	#12
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	This isn't a camaro 1le thing as much as it is a summer tire thing. Most summer tires have a temp disclaimer because of the materials used. Be smart about it and know how the cars responding. There's lots of cars driving around with summer tires in the winter because people don't care or they don't even know.

11-22-2013, 08:36 PM	#13
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	As other people have said just be careful and you'll be fine. I drove mine in 45* for the first time today and I could tell a loss in traction/ wheel spin where it would normaly hook with tc on

11-23-2013, 05:10 PM	#14
hcsi99 Cadillac Service Manager Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS, 1LE, NPP, RECAROS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 672 View My Garage	Well did you make it? __________________