1le winter setup and storage

03silvers · 07-21-2017, 10:53 AM

I won't be driving it all winter but will be driving when it's under 40 degrees. And it will be stored where temps get below 20

The factory supercar3 say not to drive if they get to 20 degrees which I assume includes having the car stored with them. Weight of the car and super cold could cause cracking.

I'm thinking 2nd set of wheels and some all season tires i can run from fall-spring and store the car over winter with them on it. And bring out the factory wheels and tires every summer (storing them in basement over winter).

I'm going to go with the factory SS wheel and tire sizes because of huge availability. 245/40/20 fronts 275/35/20 rears. On whatever factory SS wheel size and offsets are.

Any input on this plan? Am I on the right track with my thinking. Thanks!

edit:
or would I be better off getting another set of 20x10 front, 20x11 rear wheels and putting on 305/35/20 and 285/35/20 since so many all seasons come in those sizes

Ak1LE · 07-21-2017, 12:14 PM

i scored a set of 5th gen basic 20in wheels and have those sizes mounted in a bfg g-force sport a/s tire on. they clear the brakes and handle ok ish. but its just for the cold of fall and it gets parked in winter so.

Frank237 · 07-23-2017, 03:12 PM

I snagged a sof OEM SS wheels with TPMS. Mounted a set of BF Goodrich Comp 2 All Seasons.

Stashed my original wheels and tires in my tool room which seldom dips below 40 degrees even when it's below zero outside.

I drove my car occasionally through the winter when the roads were dry, simply to recharge the battery and keep seals wet. The All Season seemed to bite VERY well.

07-21-2017, 10:53 AM	#1
03silvers Drives: 2017 1SS 1le Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baltimore Posts: 33	1le winter setup and storage I won't be driving it all winter but will be driving when it's under 40 degrees. And it will be stored where temps get below 20 The factory supercar3 say not to drive if they get to 20 degrees which I assume includes having the car stored with them. Weight of the car and super cold could cause cracking. I'm thinking 2nd set of wheels and some all season tires i can run from fall-spring and store the car over winter with them on it. And bring out the factory wheels and tires every summer (storing them in basement over winter). I'm going to go with the factory SS wheel and tire sizes because of huge availability. 245/40/20 fronts 275/35/20 rears. On whatever factory SS wheel size and offsets are. Any input on this plan? Am I on the right track with my thinking. Thanks! edit: or would I be better off getting another set of 20x10 front, 20x11 rear wheels and putting on 305/35/20 and 285/35/20 since so many all seasons come in those sizes Last edited by 03silvers; 07-21-2017 at 06:08 PM.

07-21-2017, 12:14 PM	#2
Ak1LE Drives: 17 white 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 24	i scored a set of 5th gen basic 20in wheels and have those sizes mounted in a bfg g-force sport a/s tire on. they clear the brakes and handle ok ish. but its just for the cold of fall and it gets parked in winter so.

07-23-2017, 03:12 PM	#3
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	I snagged a sof OEM SS wheels with TPMS. Mounted a set of BF Goodrich Comp 2 All Seasons. Stashed my original wheels and tires in my tool room which seldom dips below 40 degrees even when it's below zero outside. I drove my car occasionally through the winter when the roads were dry, simply to recharge the battery and keep seals wet. The All Season seemed to bite VERY well.

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