Dangerous to drive from dealership in summer tires is freezing temperatures? - Page 3

daltron · 01-17-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

So, Its been a week, Did You make the trip?How Dangerous was it?

Picking it up tomorrow! Swapping the tires out for all season ones immediately after I leave the dealership.

daltron · 01-18-2022, 06:36 AM

Thanks to everyone for the advice. With 250+ miles between the dealership and home, I decided it wasn't worth the stress to drive on the stock tires. I'm putting on a fresh pair of all season Continental DWS06 Plus as soon as I leave the dealership before I make the maiden voyage home.

Allez · 01-18-2022, 06:40 AM

Have a safe trip, and enjoy your car!

SSDan · 01-18-2022, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by daltron

Thanks to everyone for the advice. With 250+ miles between the dealership and home, I decided it wasn't worth the stress to drive on the stock tires. I'm putting on a fresh pair of all season Continental DWS06 Plus as soon as I leave the dealership before I make the maiden voyage home.

Well there you go! That's a solution that may lighten your wallet but the trade off is peace of mind and an improved safety margin for bad/cold weather situations.

Congrats on the new ride and enjoy!

PJS57 · 01-18-2022, 09:13 AM

Sounds like you're making the right choice for safety. Meanwhile my dealer is going to deliver my SS 1LE tomorrow when it's supposed to be 25F out, and they had zero concerns about the SC3 tires in the cold. Hopefully they take it easy as I know when I drive my Mustang in that kind of cold the lack of grip can be comical at times.

NTD87 · 01-18-2022, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PJS57

Sounds like you're making the right choice for safety. Meanwhile my dealer is going to deliver my SS 1LE tomorrow when it's supposed to be 25F out, and they had zero concerns about the SC3 tires in the cold. Hopefully they take it easy as I know when I drive my Mustang in that kind of cold the lack of grip can be comical at times.

What dealer? I like to deal with Banks in Concord

Gunkk · 01-18-2022, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by daltron

I'm putting on a fresh pair of all season Continental DWS06 Plus as soon as I leave the dealership before I make the maiden voyage home.

Smart!

Congrats on the new ride

PJS57 · 01-18-2022, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by NTD87

What dealer? I like to deal with Banks in Concord

Went with Lannan Chevy in MA since they had the exact car I wanted. Would've preferred Banks, but didn't feel like waiting 1+ year for a custom order delivery.

ember1205 · 01-18-2022, 09:48 AM

If you're driving 250 miles, and changing out the tires in the area where you're buying the car, how are you getting the original tires back home?

Why not rent a U-Haul trailer and tow it home? That's how I got mine back to CT... Then everything I did to it was done "near home".

NTD87 · 01-18-2022, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by PJS57

Went with Lannan Chevy in MA since they had the exact car I wanted. Would've preferred Banks, but didn't feel like waiting 1+ year for a custom order delivery.

Good choice

tommcd24 · 01-18-2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by daltron

Thanks to everyone for the advice. With 250+ miles between the dealership and home, I decided it wasn't worth the stress to drive on the stock tires. I'm putting on a fresh pair of all season Continental DWS06 Plus as soon as I leave the dealership before I make the maiden voyage home.

I chose those same tires on mine, although I had the dealer swap them before I took delivery. I was happy I did since it was snowing and cold they day we finalized the paperwork and I brought her home. Snow/Ice mode helped, as did the M6, but good quality rubber for the conditions should never be underestimated.

daltron · 01-18-2022, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

If you're driving 250 miles, and changing out the tires in the area where you're buying the car, how are you getting the original tires back home?

Why not rent a U-Haul trailer and tow it home? That's how I got mine back to CT... Then everything I did to it was done "near home".

Based on what I have seen, all 4 should have no problem fitting in the car! Wish me luck!

ctrlz · 01-18-2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by daltron

Based on what I have seen, all 4 should have no problem fitting in the car! Wish me luck!

See this post if interested in selling:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=601155

Some tips on getting the old tires in the car:
https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=549216

I would suggest selling the run-flats based on how you described yourself. The advantages of those tires in summer are minimal, and there are clear problems keeping them on in winter as well as noise and wet traction issues.

arpad_m · 01-18-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by daltron

Based on what I have seen, all 4 should have no problem fitting in the car! Wish me luck!

They will fit if you have no passengers. Make sure you ask for tire bags.

01-18-2022, 06:36 AM	#30
daltron Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 23	Thanks to everyone for the advice. With 250+ miles between the dealership and home, I decided it wasn't worth the stress to drive on the stock tires. I'm putting on a fresh pair of all season Continental DWS06 Plus as soon as I leave the dealership before I make the maiden voyage home.

01-18-2022, 06:40 AM	#31
Allez Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 794	Have a safe trip, and enjoy your car!

01-18-2022, 09:13 AM	#33
PJS57 Drives: 2023 Cadillac CT4 Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 48	Sounds like you're making the right choice for safety. Meanwhile my dealer is going to deliver my SS 1LE tomorrow when it's supposed to be 25F out, and they had zero concerns about the SC3 tires in the cold. Hopefully they take it easy as I know when I drive my Mustang in that kind of cold the lack of grip can be comical at times.

01-18-2022, 09:48 AM	#37
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	If you're driving 250 miles, and changing out the tires in the area where you're buying the car, how are you getting the original tires back home? Why not rent a U-Haul trailer and tow it home? That's how I got mine back to CT... Then everything I did to it was done "near home".

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