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Olddudesrule · 12-08-2015, 08:10 PM

I'm flying out to the San Jose, CA area from The Phoenix area to pick up my "new to me" 2014 1LE. I need some real world advice from owners who have experience with the stock GY's at wear levels down to 2/32's. Here's the deal. Got the results of my pre-purchase inspection, performed by the local Chevy dealer who serviced the car. The report showed 4/32's on both fronts, 3/32 left rear, 2/32 right rear. Photo's I received from the seller showed no wear bars showing on the rear tires.

I have experience with these tires, but not down to 2/32. Due to time and tire availability in that immediate area (actually Watsonville, south of the Bay Area), I would prefer to wait and buy tires when I get home.

I plan on driving straight back, approximately 600 miles, in dry conditions. Light rain is a possibility, and while it's not in the forecast, plan on waiting out any significant rain.

My question is simply this. For those of you who have driven your cars with the tires at these wear levels, would you consider it relatively safe. I plan on staying below 80mph, no "performance" driving so to speak until I get to a safe, off highway area, or have new tires on there.

Your experience and advice is appreciated.

Fish-man · 12-08-2015, 08:39 PM

2/32 us legally worn out. Definitely stay away from any standing water... and don't drive them if it's too cold (at any tread depth)

Texas_RS · 12-08-2015, 08:41 PM

I think you should be fine taking it easy. I just bought a new set of bfg a/s and kept the front tires that were down to 2/32. The rears were worse and I was driving for a couple weeks,daily, until my new tires came in. Discount tire guys did say that 2:32 are pretty much drag radials starting depths, so rain will be nerve wrecking if heavy.

Olddudesrule · 12-09-2015, 08:07 AM

Appreciate the replys...

JDP Sales · 12-09-2015, 06:07 PM

Those tires are scary on rainy roads when they are new. I'd recommend you replace them before driving back if at all possible. Your life is PRICELESS. Just my .02. Drive safe.

All the best,

Jared Royce
888.308.6007

markgws6 · 12-09-2015, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Sales

Those tires are scary on rainy roads when they are new. I'd recommend you replace them before driving back if at all possible. Your life is PRICELESS. Just my .02. Drive safe.

All the best,

Jared Royce
888.308.6007

I've driven the stock tires in the rain and had no issues. Of course I was not driving aggressive at all and it was not through standing water or heavy rain.

KaBoom1701 · 12-09-2015, 08:17 PM

Get new tires...

The GY are great on the track when warmed up but on cold days they are hockey pucks....

It's not worth it.

Olddudesrule · 12-09-2015, 09:11 PM

Thanks again for the input and advice. I contacted the nearest dealer and will be putting on at least new rears (since the fronts are at 4/32's), or all four.

cricoso · 12-10-2015, 07:05 AM

Those tires are scary on rainy roads when they are new.

JDP Sales · 12-10-2015, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Thanks again for the input and advice. I contacted the nearest dealer and will be putting on at least new rears (since the fronts are at 4/32's), or all four.

Wise Man!

Jared

12-08-2015, 08:10 PM	#1
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	OEM GY question I'm flying out to the San Jose, CA area from The Phoenix area to pick up my "new to me" 2014 1LE. I need some real world advice from owners who have experience with the stock GY's at wear levels down to 2/32's. Here's the deal. Got the results of my pre-purchase inspection, performed by the local Chevy dealer who serviced the car. The report showed 4/32's on both fronts, 3/32 left rear, 2/32 right rear. Photo's I received from the seller showed no wear bars showing on the rear tires. I have experience with these tires, but not down to 2/32. Due to time and tire availability in that immediate area (actually Watsonville, south of the Bay Area), I would prefer to wait and buy tires when I get home. I plan on driving straight back, approximately 600 miles, in dry conditions. Light rain is a possibility, and while it's not in the forecast, plan on waiting out any significant rain. My question is simply this. For those of you who have driven your cars with the tires at these wear levels, would you consider it relatively safe. I plan on staying below 80mph, no "performance" driving so to speak until I get to a safe, off highway area, or have new tires on there. Your experience and advice is appreciated. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing. Last edited by Olddudesrule; 12-09-2015 at 08:05 AM.

12-08-2015, 08:41 PM	#3
Texas_RS Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dfw, Texas Posts: 898	I think you should be fine taking it easy. I just bought a new set of bfg a/s and kept the front tires that were down to 2/32. The rears were worse and I was driving for a couple weeks,daily, until my new tires came in. Discount tire guys did say that 2:32 are pretty much drag radials starting depths, so rain will be nerve wrecking if heavy. __________________ Current mods: Stainless Power Long Tube Headers,Cat Delete,CAI Cold Air Intake,Vitesse throttle controller, Muffler/Resonator Delete w/dual tips. ADM Performance Tuned,BMR 1.25 lowering springs,R1 Concept Slotted/Dimpled Rotors.

12-09-2015, 08:07 AM	#4
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Thanks! Appreciate the replys... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-09-2015, 08:17 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Get new tires... The GY are great on the track when warmed up but on cold days they are hockey pucks.... It's not worth it. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-09-2015, 09:11 PM	#8
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Thanks again for the input and advice. I contacted the nearest dealer and will be putting on at least new rears (since the fronts are at 4/32's), or all four. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-08-2015, 08:39 PM	#2
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,013	2/32 us legally worn out. Definitely stay away from any standing water... and don't drive them if it's too cold (at any tread depth)

12-09-2015, 06:07 PM	#5
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Those tires are scary on rainy roads when they are new. I'd recommend you replace them before driving back if at all possible. Your life is PRICELESS. Just my .02. Drive safe. All the best, Jared Royce 888.308.6007

12-10-2015, 07:05 AM	#9
cricoso Drives: camaro Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA Posts: 2	Those tires are scary on rainy roads when they are new.