[Wyzz Kydd]

I thought I would share something I found interesting about driving these tires on a cold day. Saturday my wife and I drove to Gainesville GA which is about an hour from our house. When we were leaving it was 28 degrees outside and 44 in the garage. The tire temp showed as green (normal) when we started out, but within about 2 minutes changed to blue (cool). After driving about 30 miles averaging 60 mph the outside temperature had increased to 32, and the tires went back to green.

Today we drove to Greenville SC. The outside temp was 32 when we left. Garage temp was 46. It took about 4 minutes for the tires to flip from green to blue. About 20 miles later the outside temp was 35 and the tires went back to green.

At no time either day did the tires show white (cold). I took it pretty easy until they turned green, but at that point it was business as usual and they seemed fine.

Has anyone ever seen warm or hot indicated?

[JROC]

I've seen green and I think red. They work fine in 30* temps, you just have to know they they're not going to hook if you goose them hard in the first 2 gears.

[TJay74]

They wont ever show white, blue is the only cold color you will see.

[Wyzz Kydd]

Originally Posted by TJay74

They wont ever show white, blue is the only cold color you will see.

I have seen white, twice. Once when I parked in a hotel parking lost in TN on a cold night and once when I worked late on a cold rainy day. Both times I got to blue within about 10 minutes of driving.

[crab]

Anyone had one crack?


Note:*Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Extreme Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking occurs as the result of improper use or storage, and Goodyear's warranty specifically excludes tires exhibiting this condition from coverage. Any tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

[LESS1]

Originally Posted by JROC

I've seen green and I think red. They work fine in 30* temps, you just have to know they they're not going to hook if you goose them hard in the first 2 gears.

These tires are sketchy on track when cold. Very easy to lose front and or rear until they get to about 34+psi. Which on a cold track day could take 5 or more laps.

[Azerlazer26]

When it’s under 40° outside, just don’t be an idiot and smash the gas. Just take it easy and you should be good. Anything below 20° is a no-go.

Here’s a link to a thread I created about a year ago asking a similar question
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549448

[Azerlazer26]

Originally Posted by crab

Anyone had one crack?


Note:*Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Extreme Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking occurs as the result of improper use or storage, and Goodyear's warranty specifically excludes tires exhibiting this condition from coverage. Any tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

Not sure if this counts as a crack or not. Doesn’t worry me too much as I’m upgrading to Michelin PS4s within the next couple months.

[DONATI_ZL1_1LE]

I’ve only seen cold and normal, also only 15 minutes from Gainesville!

[Wyzz Kydd]

Originally Posted by DONATI_ZL1_1LE

I’ve only seen cold and normal, also only 15 minutes from Gainesville!

I go up that way occasionally for matches at the Cherokee Gun Club.

[JCunningham]

your not supposed to drive on the 1le tires under 40 or they will be very hard unpredictable and can crack. they are not supposed to be even stored below 20deg. yes iv seen them crack very badly. car sat outside on dealer lot all winter. all 4 new tires had to be replaced.

[JCunningham]

Originally Posted by Azerlazer26

Not sure if this counts as a crack or not. Doesn’t worry me too much as I’m upgrading to Michelin PS4s within the next couple months.

thats not a crack

[crab]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

this is for the SS tires not the 1le tires

From Tirerack:

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3 is Goodyear's Extreme Performance Summer tire originally developed for the Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE and Camaro ZL1 and designed for enthusiast drivers who want a tire with the grip and handling to match their high-performance, high-powered vehicles. The Eagle F1 SuperCar 3 is engineered to excel on the street or track in warm, dry and wet conditions, and like all Extreme Performance Summer tires, it is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near-and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
Utilizing a high-grip, race-inspired tread compound provides the Eagle F1 Supercar 3 with impressive traction in dry and wet conditions, and the asymmetric pattern allows Goodyear to tune the tire for optimal performance. The massive, low-void outboard shoulder provides immense lateral grip for confident high-speed cornering, while the solid center rib delivers direct and responsive handling. The inboard shoulder features full-depth sipes and more void area to help evacuate water from the footprint for confident traction in wet conditions.
The racing-derived construction of the Eagle F1 Supercar 3 is designed to be lightweight, reducing unsprung mass from the vehicle for enhanced steering and handling precision, in addition to temperature stability. The two-ply, rayon casing features a high turn up for a three-ply sidewall that further improves steering response. Two wide, steel belts and a polyamide reinforcement ply support and stabilize the tread for high-speed capability and handling.
Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Extreme Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking occurs as the result of improper use or storage, and Goodyear's warranty specifically excludes tires exhibiting this condition from coverage. Any tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

[JCunningham]

ya i deleted that post. i was thinking you were talking about the SS tires until I reread your post. err it didnt delete. i just deleted it.