ZL1 tires

RedCamaroZL1 · 03-22-2017, 06:00 AM

I know these are summer tires and on the 5th gen there was a service bulletin about storing and driving in cold temps.
Does the new Goodyear tire have the same cold temp issues? Picked my car up yesterday and wanted to drive to work, but it's 20 degrees now with a high of 32. I decided to see what you guys are doing with driving and cold temps.
Thanks!

Inspector 17 · 03-22-2017, 06:13 AM

They sure do. The recommendation is to not drive under 40 degrees. The manual says that traction can be adversely affected. Before 30 and damage could also cut to the tires (cracking). Some on here have commented that they've driven in <40 for short distances. I don't take mine out under 40. If you want to consistently, I'd consider getting another set of tires.

RedCamaroZL1 · 03-22-2017, 06:54 AM

Normally I don't drive my car until mid April, but since it's here and new, I want to drive it pretty bad! Feel like a kid on Christmas! Tomorrow has a high of 40 degrees. Probably gonna go for it tomorrow. Won't be doing aggressive driving anyways, just cruising.

Expunge · 03-22-2017, 07:14 AM

The colder the tires, the worse the traction.

unavailablezl1 · 03-22-2017, 07:38 AM

To me, Michelin are the best tires in the world. Sport Cup's are the best around but they wear out fast and have no warranty. But who cares, they provide enjoyment.

RedCamaroZL1 · 03-22-2017, 07:39 AM

My concern is the cracking of the tires like the previous gen had. Cold tires on cold pavement, I understand that part. I'll use the right foot mod to offset that part.

Inspector 17 · 03-22-2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RedCamaroZL1

Normally I don't drive my car until mid April, but since it's here and new, I want to drive it pretty bad! Feel like a kid on Christmas! Tomorrow has a high of 40 degrees. Probably gonna go for it tomorrow. Won't be doing aggressive driving anyways, just cruising.

I hear you. Mine was at the dealer and the weather was hovering around 38 degrees. Just be extra cautious in cold conditions. The car has so much power and torque that it will break loose in a heartbeat. Luckily the TC/SC is awesome on this car, but still not worth taking chances. Be careful and have fun! Plenty of warm days coming.

TJay74 · 03-22-2017, 07:56 AM

I have driven my 1LE plenty of times when it was 30° with 0 issues. Drive like a normal adult and you will be fine, drive like a hooligan and sure you could have some issues.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-22-2017, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

I have driven my 1LE plenty of times when it was 30° with 0 issues. Drive like a normal adult and you will be fine, drive like a hooligan and sure you could have some issues.

I try to stretch out the summer tire season as long as safely possible...

The downside is that towards the end of October, into November around here...evening temps can dip into the 30s. And occasionally it rains. I have driven in the rain when it was 36º...with the Goodyear tires...not a regular occurrence, but you've gotta do, what you've gotta do!

Like you said - drive like you know what you're driving, and you're fine. Don't?...well.....

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-22-2017, 08:52 AM

I'm about 30 minutes from where you live OP and was considering taking my car out, but decided against it, while on a main road I noticed that behind cars were white clouds...salt dust...That all gets on your frame, suspension, and every other nick and cranny down there.

I can't trust the Mitten before May usually :(

17CamaroZL1 · 03-22-2017, 09:39 AM

I've driven mine in the mid 30s. Traction is definitely reduced at those temps, but there's so much to start with, you'll be fine. Now wet roads in that temp may be a different story. Not driven on any wet roads yet. There's so little tread, I'm not sure there'd be much traction on a warm day in the rain. Just don't get it out below 20. That's the temp the manual warns of tire damage.

RedCamaroZL1 · 03-22-2017, 09:46 AM

It's the tire damage or cracking I'm worried about. I'm driving like granny since I'm only at 30 miles.

Sven59 · 03-22-2017, 09:52 AM

Remember the tires spin easy when cold but they also slide easier when trying to stop.

hawk02 · 03-22-2017, 10:29 AM

I personally think the cracking issue is a little over hyped. I'm sure doing burn outs or hard launches and stops when outside temps are below 20 degrees greatly increases the chances of cracking the rubber. However, the risk goes down exponentially under normal driving. You figure these cars sit on dealer lots in all sorts of weather and are moved around the lot on a regular basis. With that said, I won't drive my car when the outside temps are below 35. Roads also have to be clean (aka no salt) and preferably dry. I have driven my car on damp roads with temps in the upper 30s and the back end will slide out from you if you get a bit aggressive with the throttle.

03-22-2017, 06:00 AM	#1
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	ZL1 tires I know these are summer tires and on the 5th gen there was a service bulletin about storing and driving in cold temps. Does the new Goodyear tire have the same cold temp issues? Picked my car up yesterday and wanted to drive to work, but it's 20 degrees now with a high of 32. I decided to see what you guys are doing with driving and cold temps. Thanks! __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

03-22-2017, 06:54 AM	#3
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	Normally I don't drive my car until mid April, but since it's here and new, I want to drive it pretty bad! Feel like a kid on Christmas! Tomorrow has a high of 40 degrees. Probably gonna go for it tomorrow. Won't be doing aggressive driving anyways, just cruising. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

03-22-2017, 07:38 AM	#5
unavailablezl1 Drives: 2019 Silverado Z71 6.2L A10 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grapevine Posts: 2,075	To me, Michelin are the best tires in the world. Sport Cup's are the best around but they wear out fast and have no warranty. But who cares, they provide enjoyment. Attached Images __________________ Current ride 2019 Silverado Z71 LTZ 6.2L L87 425hp A10, 4 inch BDS Lift with Fox Factory Race 2.5 Coilovers, Borla Cat back (15HP bump), BFG KM3's 33's. Past Rides 2017 M6 Camaro ZL1 Hyper Blue 2016 M6 GT350 White with blue strips 2014 M6 Mustang GT Premium Track Pack Ruby Red 2012 M6 M3 Melbourne Red Metallic

03-22-2017, 07:39 AM	#6
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	My concern is the cracking of the tires like the previous gen had. Cold tires on cold pavement, I understand that part. I'll use the right foot mod to offset that part. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

03-22-2017, 09:39 AM	#11
17CamaroZL1 Life's Short, Live Fast! Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue A10 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: London, KY Posts: 2,018	I've driven mine in the mid 30s. Traction is definitely reduced at those temps, but there's so much to start with, you'll be fine. Now wet roads in that temp may be a different story. Not driven on any wet roads yet. There's so little tread, I'm not sure there'd be much traction on a warm day in the rain. Just don't get it out below 20. That's the temp the manual warns of tire damage. __________________ Life's Short, Live Fast! Bone Stock https://youtu.be/rTUv2p4T7OA 10.94 at 128 mph, 11.13 at 127mph 870 DA, https://youtu.be/e_X_LcpFp50 11.19 at 127mph 1100 DA Full exhaust, lower pulley, E35 -10.36 at 133 mph 690 DA straight from the street with a slight spin at launch. TZQPHG '17 ZL1 HBM\|A10\|Nav\|PDR\|CFW Hood\|ZL1 Mats 12/26/2016 Ordered! 2/8/2017 Built!! 3/2/2017 Brought Home!!!

03-22-2017, 06:13 AM	#2
Inspector 17 I love crepes Drives: 2017 ZL1 NGM A10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,955 View My Garage	They sure do. The recommendation is to not drive under 40 degrees. The manual says that traction can be adversely affected. Before 30 and damage could also cut to the tires (cracking). Some on here have commented that they've driven in <40 for short distances. I don't take mine out under 40. If you want to consistently, I'd consider getting another set of tires.

03-22-2017, 07:14 AM	#4
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	The colder the tires, the worse the traction.

03-22-2017, 07:56 AM	#8
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	I have driven my 1LE plenty of times when it was 30° with 0 issues. Drive like a normal adult and you will be fine, drive like a hooligan and sure you could have some issues.

03-22-2017, 08:52 AM	#10
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I'm about 30 minutes from where you live OP and was considering taking my car out, but decided against it, while on a main road I noticed that behind cars were white clouds...salt dust...That all gets on your frame, suspension, and every other nick and cranny down there. I can't trust the Mitten before May usually :(

03-22-2017, 09:46 AM	#12
RedCamaroZL1 Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 281	It's the tire damage or cracking I'm worried about. I'm driving like granny since I'm only at 30 miles. __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot A10, PDR, Nav, ECF

03-22-2017, 09:52 AM	#13
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,387	Remember the tires spin easy when cold but they also slide easier when trying to stop. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

03-22-2017, 10:29 AM	#14
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,469 View My Garage	I personally think the cracking issue is a little over hyped. I'm sure doing burn outs or hard launches and stops when outside temps are below 20 degrees greatly increases the chances of cracking the rubber. However, the risk goes down exponentially under normal driving. You figure these cars sit on dealer lots in all sorts of weather and are moved around the lot on a regular basis. With that said, I won't drive my car when the outside temps are below 35. Roads also have to be clean (aka no salt) and preferably dry. I have driven my car on damp roads with temps in the upper 30s and the back end will slide out from you if you get a bit aggressive with the throttle. __________________

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