Went ahead and stepped up to a Dark Horse EDIT: First drive impressions

[The dark 1]

Not much traction when the temps are below 40 on mine. I've had it less than a week and already ordered some high performance all season. Widest I could find was

285/35ZR-19 Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 Plus

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[roadpilot]

I was under the impression it was composition not composure that determined the < 40/45 limit

This isn't just for this tire but most 'summer only' tires. The composition of the rubber makes them harden below certain temps. Not only will that be a safety issue (lack of traction), but the rubber will crack. Tire warranty is often voided on many 'summer only' tires used below temps defined by the manufacturer.

 

[young at heart]

90+ mile first drive impressions, ~48* in N GA foothills, track mode only:

*couldn‘t stand it any more, had to get out
*the big Trofeos weren’t any worse in cool weather than PS4s. They do tramline a little
*the tramlining doesn’t matter because between that and the Tremec this car needs strong driver input anyway. If you want a boulevard cruiser, look elsewhere
*This is without any doubt the best handling and driving rear drive car I’ve ever sat down in
*I wouldn’t have ordered the HP but I love it. Ride difference is negligible and I still clear speed bumps
*I don’t know what you could do to kick the back end out in a curve but it would have to be stupid
*the engine is a thing of beauty. Torque delivery between 2000 and 4500 rpm is nothing short of amazing. 500 hp Coyote/Tremec/3.73s just work
*I love the sound and response of a big NA V-8. It’s louder than my Mach 1s and fast AF
*My steering feel is back! Firm, precise and planted. No more of that light feel I noticed with my 650 GT
*I really like this car!

There‘s more but this’ll do for now

 

[Farmer Fran]

Nice!

 

[MCS]

*I love the sound and response of a big NA V-8. It’s louder than my Mach 1s and fast AF

 

[young at heart]

I am curious I’ll admit.

Does it interfere with the operation of the AVE in any way?

 

[msquad]

I am curious I’ll admit.

Does it interfere with the operation of the AVE in any way?

Nope.

 

[Marty1000]

90+ mile first drive impressions, ~48* in N GA foothills, track mode only:

*couldn‘t stand it any more, had to get out
*the big Trofeos weren’t any worse in cool weather than PS4s. They do tramline a little
*the tramlining doesn’t matter because between that and the Tremec this car needs strong driver input anyway. If you want a boulevard cruiser, look elsewhere
*This is without any doubt the best handling and driving rear drive car I’ve ever sat down in
*I wouldn’t have ordered the HP but I love it. Ride difference is negligible and I still clear speed bumps
*I don’t know what you could do to kick the back end out in a curve but it would have to be stupid
*the engine is a thing of beauty. Torque delivery between 2000 and 4500 rpm is nothing short of amazing. 500 hp Coyote/Tremec/3.73s just work
*I love the sound and response of a big NA V-8. It’s louder than my Mach 1s and fast AF
*My steering feel is back! Firm, precise and planted. No more of that light feel I noticed with my 650 GT
*I really like this car!

There‘s more but this’ll do for now

I agree with your impressions! The DH is worth the extra cash over the GT. You should check out this video. The DH has the best stopping power for a car that has a curb weight close to 4000 pounds. In addition the sound of the engine alone is amazing under acceleration and manual Tremec is perfect match for the engine.

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