maybe a stupid question, but......

[stangchief]

Is there any risk or problem in driving on Pirelli summer only tires on dry roads but when it is 30-45 degrees outside?

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[Rickycardo]

Yes, They get rock-hard and are slick as can be. I've heard arguments that they also crack when cold.

 

[jacknifetoaswan]

I live in South Carolina, and drove all last winter on them. If it was cold, or there was any sort of weather, I put it in the snow/rain driving mode, and took it easy. It will be 35 degrees when I leave the house, but 55 in the afternoon. Just be careful and know your abilities before driving in cold or inclement weather.

JR

 

[Chameleon]

Yes, avoid it at all costs and get some all-seasons.

 

[tsunami]

Peformance tires and winter tems.

Google Perilli Tires and Cold. They specifically warn about side wall cracks appearing if temps get down to 32F or colder. Ford also has warnings about using performance tires in winter temps. You may luck out and not have any damages, but be forewarned.

 

[OH5GT 2 S550]

I agree with those who have said avoid it. Can it be done, sure it can, but why risk your safety and others. Specially when there are warnings out there from both the tire and auto manufacturers. Get some good winter tires, or just park your car for the winter. Mine went in the garage in late October and I will drive my Ram until probly April. Better safe than sorry!!!

 

[FISHTAIL]

Is there any risk or problem in driving on Pirelli summer only tires on dry roads but when it is 30-45 degrees outside?

Yes, it SUCKS. Mine is my DD and our winters here usually hang around those temps. I only have to drive a few miles to work on a back road with no traffic and no lights, or I wouldn't drive it at all. You have to be really careful, as the tires turn into pumpkins. If it's going to be below 40 all day, or I have to drive anywhere I might actually have to stop for another driver, I take my old truck...which is a pain because the car seats don't fit in it very well.

Ever wonder what it would be like to bolt on some power wheels plastic tires on your car? Drive your PP car in temps below 40.

 

[kz]

Is there any risk or problem in driving on Pirelli summer only tires on dry roads but when it is 30-45 degrees outside?

Risk of loosing traction / wrecking the car ? Hell yeah, but 45 degrees is likely not so bad.

Tires cracking ? Forget about it. Buddy from work drove to work on them (GT PP stock P Zero summers) in single digits last winter and they were totally fine.

 

[FISHTAIL]

Risk of loosing traction / wrecking the car ? Hell yeah, but 45 degrees is likely not so bad.

Tires cracking ? Forget about it. Buddy from work drove to work on them (GT PP stock P Zero summers) in single digits last winter and they were totally fine.

45 degree's is worse than you think. It's been about that here lately, and the ass end of my car will kick out with almost no warning. I have to be super careful with throttle application. I've limped summer tires through winters around here before (specifically my 2011 Brembo GT, and my 2013 Focus ST) but I'm probably not gonna try it this time. If it's as bad as it's been already, I don't want to know what it'll be like after temps dip below 40.

 

[sigintel]

The S550 stock suspension performs above its class with proper tire selection. Whether you are V6, EB, GT, or FI; the chassis is wicked performance for the dollar.

Wrong tire for conditions is kinda like you already paid for a Stang but got cheated into driving a Corolla.

Its a tough decision if you have no place at all to store tires and $800 is hard to justify even if it gives you back double the grip.

But if you can swing it for winter...
Full snow: Blizzaks, et al
Light infrequent snow: Conti DWS06, or Mich AS3+
Little or no snow: Mich AS3+ or AS3

Just got back from a Hill Country session testing the previous gen Mich AS3 picked up 3months back at $600 tire rack 245 18. No heat cycles. Soaked, standing, Light rain 45-55F no fog.
Wet Performance was stunning. Huge reserve in saturation. Looking forward to running more over winter. Fredricksburg: river road, cain, luckenbach, comfort, sisters loop n back.

Previously was running Michelin Pilot Super Sports (mpss) 305/35 19 all four corners. They fall off as daily highs drop below 70 as its hard to get tread up to working temps.

Stock Pir AS were done at 6k miles but good cold wet first 1k.

Keep in mind: All season tread compounds typically greatly increases in stiffness (irreversibly) during higher temperature heat cycles. Thus, after their first summer of driving, they typically dont come anywhere near their fresh performance in cold dry or wet. Ssoooooo... if you have to have same tire all year round and go all season, now is the perfect time to mount them!

 

[Terminated]

Pirellis in the cold aren't a good idea.
Sure, you can do it, but I also saw 4 or 5 threads last year from people crashing because of cold PZeros...
After about 45 degrees the compound goes into a "glass transition", which is exactly what it sounds like. Soft, sticky tires turn hard and slick. It's how they can end up cracking or chipping on the shoulders.

All-seasons are worth the money.

 

[wildcatgoal]

I drive 6 hours of highway through a snow storm on the PZeros (at 40 mph). About as much as I want to ever hit sub-zero temps with those.

 

[swat 79]

I live in Bethesda, and last year I drove my 2015 Camaro SS/RS with the same Pzero tires, and I made it through okay. When it was cold, I had to be VERY careful. When it was cold and wet, I was legit nervous. If there was ANY snow on the ground, I wasn't going anywhere.

I like the 2015 GT/PP much better, and spent months researching the best all season tire to get because I don't want to sacrifice warm, dry performance. The Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires are the best and can out perform our pirelli's even in dry conditions, while the BF Goodrich G-Force Comp 2 A/S are comparable in warm/dry conditions, and MUCH better in all other areas.

I am getting new tires right before Christmas, but it's been surprisingly cold here and we are projected to actually get snow the week of Christmas, so I'm debating getting them sooner. Driving in the cold now can be a bit frustrating and I certainly don't like the performance decrease. (I'm actually waiting until I head up to Jersey to get them because, like a true stereotype, I got a tire guy up there).

 

[brandonsmash]

I'm in Phoenix so it doesn't get too cold, but I leave for work early in the morning. Last winter I drove through the season on the stock summer Pirellis, even when morning temps were in the 30s-40s (though there wasn't any snow).

I had zero problems at all. No unexpected slides, no issues with acceleration or braking, no spins, no nothing. I was careful with my inputs and had no concerns (and no cracking from the cold, either).

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

Nothing is ever a stupid question, the only thing is it can be dangerous I mean its dry but its cold and the tires stiffen up and could crack from sitting there and or slick up when you drive and you slide around.

You must be careful if you do that.

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