I get it now - traction in cold weather

[LouG]

I was surprised at the comments on here about traction in cold weather because I never noticed it in our normal winter temps.
But we've just had a cold snap with morning temps down around 1C and a low of -3c, there is no grip at all on P Zeros. Spinning up and sliding just gently pulling out of an intersection, is a laugh, until a cop sees you.

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[Wiley Marmot]

Straight line lack of grip isn't too bad; unless you're trying to stop. Lateral loss of grip? NOT good! Be careful!

 

[Alex381]

Yeah summer tires aren’t rated for below 45 F. At 0 they’re basically hockey pucks. Better to use all seasons or maintain a second set of tires. Good luck.

 

[Junkyard Dog]

LOL, August, then I remember your location.

 

[LouG]

Straight line lack of grip isn't too bad; unless you're trying to stop. Lateral loss of grip? NOT good! Be careful!

Tell me about it. It's like being a stupid teenager on gravel roads again

 

[LouG]

Yeah summer tires aren’t rated for below 45 F. At 0 they’re basically hockey pucks. Better to use all seasons or maintain a second set of tires. Good luck.

Thanks, but these a rare temps around here. Usually it's 8 - 10C minimum.

 

[Alex381]

Nice! We spend 4-5 months of the year below freezing and bottom out at -40 c on the worst days.

 

[glenng6]

I was surprised at the comments on here about traction in cold weather because I never noticed it in our normal winter temps.
But we've just had a cold snap with morning temps down around 1C and a low of -3c, there is no grip at all on P Zeros. Spinning up and sliding just gently pulling out of an intersection, is a laugh, until a cop sees you.

Based on what you are saying, I assume your P-Zero tires are the summer variety. I drive my car all winter in PA, on dry roads, and I've never had a traction problem. Although, I do make sure the tires are warmed up before stretching her legs. My Conti's are all-season. Glenn

 

[Trella]

Remember when "Fishtailing" was fun!

 

[LouG]

Remember when "Fishtailing" was fun!

Still is.
Today's cops have no sense of humour though.

 

[glenng6]

Remember when "Fishtailing" was fun!

In the days before stores were open 24-7, I would take my children to snow-filled parking lots and teach them how to control skidding cars. I had one rule! Don't hit the light poles. Glenn

 

[Trella]

In the days before stores were open 24-7, I would take my children to snow-filled parking lots and teach them how to control skidding cars. I had one rule! Don't hit the light poles. Glenn

The Good Old Days. I remember slipping and sliding down the Eisenhower on the way to The Loop in the 1960s, (yes, I'm that old). Had a '59 Bonneville and it was great! Take care glenn6.

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