Need Help On Deciding If I Should Get All-Seasons

Spaceme1117 · 08-12-2021, 04:11 PM

Purchased a used 2017 SS a few months ago. It came with the factory GoodYear Assymetric 3 RunOnFlat summer tires.

I have been trying to decide if I should change out my tires to a set of all-seasons.

I live in north Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. Most of the year, roads are fine and temps rarely dip below the 20's for the lows even in the coldest months which is typically January/February. We do get snow but usually not until January/February and normally not too much.

I know that the Goodyear summer tires are not recommended to be driven on below 20. But up until that point, how do these tires do in the cold?

Just trying to decide if it's really worth switching for only a handful of days of really cold weather.

Vaska · 08-12-2021, 04:24 PM

Conti DWS06.

Or just park your car if the roads are icy.

enzia35 · 08-12-2021, 06:28 PM

Yes all-seasons are fine. I like the General AS-05.

ctrlz · 08-13-2021, 09:55 AM

I have two sets of wheels, one with the General AS-05's, the other with BFG Comp2 plus A/S. I prefer the BFG's. Both manufacturers will offer seasonal rebates on a set of 4 tires. You just have to check the web sites and time your purchase.

I would not go back to run flats.

SSJ455 · 08-13-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaska

Conti DWS06.

Or just park your car if the roads are icy.

Exactly!

KindaOrange · 08-31-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

Purchased a used 2017 SS a few months ago. It came with the factory GoodYear Assymetric 3 RunOnFlat summer tires.

I have been trying to decide if I should change out my tires to a set of all-seasons.

I live in north Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. Most of the year, roads are fine and temps rarely dip below the 20's for the lows even in the coldest months which is typically January/February. We do get snow but usually not until January/February and normally not too much.

I know that the Goodyear summer tires are not recommended to be driven on below 20. But up until that point, how do these tires do in the cold?

Just trying to decide if it's really worth switching for only a handful of days of really cold weather.

Lived in the DC metro for awhile (similar longitude to Cinci). Never switched the summer's out. Really only a few days in winter where I have to park it & stay home. With groceries, it's no big deal. really... only like a day here & there...

ctrlz · 08-31-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KindaOrange

Lived in the DC metro for awhile (similar longitude to Cinci).

I think I need a new globe.

KindaOrange · 08-31-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrlz

I think I need a new globe.

Latitude haha my bad

Msquared · 08-31-2021, 09:23 PM

A lot of people get a set of smaller wheels with "winter" or "all-season" tires of some sort for December-February. That's basically what I've done on my SS 1LE. The base Camaro 18x8.5 wheels work well for this, and there are lots of tire choices in the stock 245/50/18 size.

If you just go with all-seasons on your SS wheels, then probably the fastest and most "sporty" of the bunch is the new Michelin PS All-Season 4. It comes stock on non-Z51 C8 Corvettes. It's probably what I'd choose, since most of your days are not snowy/icy and you'll appreciate the dry-weather grip.

KindaOrange · 09-01-2021, 09:03 AM

Ditto on the second set of tires & wheels. If you even need them. My summers drove just fine in DC's winter (save for maybe a couple days out of the year). When it's cold, drive conservatively of course, but understand: This is a rear-wheel-drive racecar with near 500horsepower. Gotta be careful sometimes. Idk if you have work-from-home flexibility, but that's another good reason to keep the GY's (at least until they wear out).

Some folks love to hate on the OEM tires, but I think they're a great choice. Mine lasted 37k miles, been through multiple track days, and DC winters. One of 'em got punctured & the run-flat worked great, drove 2 days on 'em before fixing. Tough tires.

There's a reason Chevy chose them as the OEM set.

Spaceme1117 · 09-03-2021, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KindaOrange

Ditto on the second set of tires & wheels. If you even need them. My summers drove just fine in DC's winter (save for maybe a couple days out of the year). When it's cold, drive conservatively of course, but understand: This is a rear-wheel-drive racecar with near 500horsepower. Gotta be careful sometimes. Idk if you have work-from-home flexibility, but that's another good reason to keep the GY's (at least until they wear out).

Some folks love to hate on the OEM tires, but I think they're a great choice. Mine lasted 37k miles, been through multiple track days, and DC winters. One of 'em got punctured & the run-flat worked great, drove 2 days on 'em before fixing. Tough tires.

There's a reason Chevy chose them as the OEM set.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I do have the option now to work from home because of Covid. I was thinking that should the roads get icy/snowy, I would likely just work from home on those days.

WldchrySS · 09-03-2021, 05:34 PM

I live on the coast of Virginia. Winters here can be mild sometimes. Other times not so much. I have 2 sets like most. I chose Bridgestones for my winter set. I have the factory tires for summer.

JKSully · 09-03-2021, 06:10 PM

Just a comment on temperature - summer only tires should not be used at temperatures below 40 degrees F. It's not just about ice and traction, it's the rubber compound itself that becomes hard and brittle at low temps. You lose pretty much all grip at 40 degrees - driving on them in truly freezing temperatures can lead to them actually developing cracks in the treads and then they need to be replaced.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=273

Msquared · 09-03-2021, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JKSully

Just a comment on temperature - summer only tires should not be used at temperatures below 40 degrees F. It's not just about ice and traction, it's the rubber compound itself that becomes hard and brittle at low temps. You lose pretty much all grip at 40 degrees - driving on them in truly freezing temperatures can lead to them actually developing cracks in the treads and then they need to be replaced.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=273

This is definitely what they say, and if you want to be absolutely safe from any damage then you can follow this. My and many other people's experience is that they can go a little colder safely. My rule is freezing: 32F. In reality they can go colder than that without damage (again based on experience), but you're starting to push your luck when it's colder than freezing. Other things factor in, like if there's any sun (even on a cloudy day) where the black tires can soak up some heat, and also how much heat is in the road surface.

But your bigger point is undoubtedly correct: it's less about losing grip in the cold/snow and more about cracking the tread compound.

08-12-2021, 04:11 PM	#1
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Need Help On Deciding If I Should Get All-Seasons Purchased a used 2017 SS a few months ago. It came with the factory GoodYear Assymetric 3 RunOnFlat summer tires. I have been trying to decide if I should change out my tires to a set of all-seasons. I live in north Kentucky just south of Cincinnati. Most of the year, roads are fine and temps rarely dip below the 20's for the lows even in the coldest months which is typically January/February. We do get snow but usually not until January/February and normally not too much. I know that the Goodyear summer tires are not recommended to be driven on below 20. But up until that point, how do these tires do in the cold? Just trying to decide if it's really worth switching for only a handful of days of really cold weather.

08-12-2021, 06:28 PM	#3
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Yes all-seasons are fine. I like the General AS-05. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

08-31-2021, 09:23 PM	#9
Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,446	A lot of people get a set of smaller wheels with "winter" or "all-season" tires of some sort for December-February. That's basically what I've done on my SS 1LE. The base Camaro 18x8.5 wheels work well for this, and there are lots of tire choices in the stock 245/50/18 size. If you just go with all-seasons on your SS wheels, then probably the fastest and most "sporty" of the bunch is the new Michelin PS All-Season 4. It comes stock on non-Z51 C8 Corvettes. It's probably what I'd choose, since most of your days are not snowy/icy and you'll appreciate the dry-weather grip. __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

09-01-2021, 09:03 AM	#10
KindaOrange Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 145	Ditto on the second set of tires & wheels. If you even need them. My summers drove just fine in DC's winter (save for maybe a couple days out of the year). When it's cold, drive conservatively of course, but understand: This is a rear-wheel-drive racecar with near 500horsepower. Gotta be careful sometimes. Idk if you have work-from-home flexibility, but that's another good reason to keep the GY's (at least until they wear out). Some folks love to hate on the OEM tires, but I think they're a great choice. Mine lasted 37k miles, been through multiple track days, and DC winters. One of 'em got punctured & the run-flat worked great, drove 2 days on 'em before fixing. Tough tires. There's a reason Chevy chose them as the OEM set. Last edited by KindaOrange; 09-01-2021 at 09:14 AM.

09-03-2021, 06:10 PM	#13
JKSully Drives: 22 Camaro 2SS, 20 Subaru Crosstrek Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: DFW TX Posts: 571	Just a comment on temperature - summer only tires should not be used at temperatures below 40 degrees F. It's not just about ice and traction, it's the rubber compound itself that becomes hard and brittle at low temps. You lose pretty much all grip at 40 degrees - driving on them in truly freezing temperatures can lead to them actually developing cracks in the treads and then they need to be replaced. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=273 __________________ Earth is an oblate spheroid 2022 \| 2SS \| M6 \| NPP \| Summit White \| Carbon Flash Wheels \| Black Lugs \| Red Calipers \| Adrenaline Red \| Red Knee Pads \| Nav \| - 1100 - 8/16/21 - 3000 - 9/21/21 - TPW 10/18/21 - 3400 - 10/1/21 - 3800 - 10/20/21 - built 10/19/21 - 5000 - 11/12/21 - 6000 - 11/13/21

08-12-2021, 04:24 PM	#2
Vaska Drives: On Hiatus Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Sask Posts: 314	Conti DWS06. Or just park your car if the roads are icy.

08-13-2021, 09:55 AM	#4
ctrlz Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 3,181	I have two sets of wheels, one with the General AS-05's, the other with BFG Comp2 plus A/S. I prefer the BFG's. Both manufacturers will offer seasonal rebates on a set of 4 tires. You just have to check the web sites and time your purchase. I would not go back to run flats.

09-03-2021, 05:34 PM	#12
WldchrySS Drives: 2021 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tidewater Va Posts: 84	I live on the coast of Virginia. Winters here can be mild sometimes. Other times not so much. I have 2 sets like most. I chose Bridgestones for my winter set. I have the factory tires for summer.

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