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Trifecta23 · 03-25-2016, 09:04 AM

I just took my car out of storage last week and today it is nice sunny spring day, but it is about 32 degrees now... Little chilly for a vert.

I still may take it out, but knowing it has summer only tires what kind of issues may I run in to? My 21" tires cost an arm so I don't want to do any damage to them or put myself in harms way. What is the worst that could happen?

Skillet · 03-25-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trifecta23

I just took my car out of storage last week and today it is nice sunny spring day, but it is about 32 degrees now... Little chilly for a vert.

I still may take it out, but knowing it has summer only tires what kind of issues may I run in to? My 21" tires cost an arm so I don't want to do any damage to them or put myself in harms way. What is the worst that could happen?

Hopefully you won't find out.

CamaroinCLE · 03-25-2016, 10:10 AM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=220

two_wheel_mayhem · 03-25-2016, 10:41 AM

Nothing will happen if you just drive normal.

Ragnar · 03-25-2016, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Nothing will happen if you just drive normal.

^^^THIS. I drive my car all year, no problem...

Tom_T · 03-25-2016, 11:06 AM

You shouldn't have any trouble at all. Turn the heated seats on and you will be fine.
Hope to get mine out tomorrow if the sun shines.

davidscamaro · 03-25-2016, 11:55 AM

just leave the nannies on and give it to her. I took my ss out a few times between snow falls this spring and was worth ever rock chip, love getting sideways on the wet cold roads around here

Apex Motorsports · 03-25-2016, 01:25 PM

The only problem with using summer tires in the cool weather (under 50F) is that traction isn't as good. You aren't going to hurt them though.

2Carats · 03-25-2016, 02:07 PM

Just act like you got some sense and you'll be fine.

1Coopgt · 03-25-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trifecta23

I just took my car out of storage last week and today it is nice sunny spring day, but it is about 32 degrees now... Little chilly for a vert.

I still may take it out, but knowing it has summer only tires what kind of issues may I run in to? My 21" tires cost an arm so I don't want to do any damage to them or put myself in harms way. What is the worst that could happen?

Dude Drive slow for the first few miles till the tires warm up then floor it . Oh by the way your Vert did come with a heater put the top down and blast the heat . Got to love first world problems .

1Coopgt · 03-25-2016, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

The only problem with using summer tires in the cool weather (under 50F) is that traction isn't as good. You aren't going to hurt them though.

But But but he might spin the tires ...... Oh noooooo.

JD555 · 03-25-2016, 06:01 PM

I drove mine all winter with summer tires. Yes they suck when its 20 out and skid but just take it easy or stay in it and let the traction control work it out. once they heat up a bit they are ok.

JCunningham · 03-25-2016, 06:19 PM

depends on what kind of tires you bought. Some will crack and come apart. If there pzeros the minimum driving temperature is 45 degrees. anyone driving on summer only tires in temps too cold for them is a idiot. I could care less if you kill yourself but I do care for the person you hit.

Eddiefuzz · 03-25-2016, 07:31 PM

Here we go again!!

03-25-2016, 09:04 AM	#1
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Spring driving I just took my car out of storage last week and today it is nice sunny spring day, but it is about 32 degrees now... Little chilly for a vert. I still may take it out, but knowing it has summer only tires what kind of issues may I run in to? My 21" tires cost an arm so I don't want to do any damage to them or put myself in harms way. What is the worst that could happen? __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

03-25-2016, 10:41 AM	#4
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	Nothing will happen if you just drive normal. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

03-25-2016, 02:07 PM	#9
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Just act like you got some sense and you'll be fine. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

03-25-2016, 06:19 PM	#13
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	depends on what kind of tires you bought. Some will crack and come apart. If there pzeros the minimum driving temperature is 45 degrees. anyone driving on summer only tires in temps too cold for them is a idiot. I could care less if you kill yourself but I do care for the person you hit. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-25-2016, 07:31 PM	#14
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	Here we go again!! Attached Images

03-25-2016, 10:10 AM	#3
CamaroinCLE Drives: 2014 CRT LT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cleveland Posts: 151	http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=220

03-25-2016, 11:06 AM	#6
Tom_T Drives: 2013 Convertible /2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 127	You shouldn't have any trouble at all. Turn the heated seats on and you will be fine. Hope to get mine out tomorrow if the sun shines.

03-25-2016, 11:55 AM	#7
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	just leave the nannies on and give it to her. I took my ss out a few times between snow falls this spring and was worth ever rock chip, love getting sideways on the wet cold roads around here

03-25-2016, 01:25 PM	#8
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The only problem with using summer tires in the cool weather (under 50F) is that traction isn't as good. You aren't going to hurt them though.

03-25-2016, 06:01 PM	#12
JD555 Drives: 2014 2SS RS, 6 sp man Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 461	I drove mine all winter with summer tires. Yes they suck when its 20 out and skid but just take it easy or stay in it and let the traction control work it out. once they heat up a bit they are ok.