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Old 07-22-2010, 12:48 PM   #81 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gufazi View Post
I plan to drive my Z this winter but I have a question. I know you shouldn't use the stock summer tires on the snow obviously. But what is the lowest temperature you can safely cruise in. What is the so-called "glass transition" temp for the Bridgestone Potenzas?
Gufazi, you'll be alright in any temperature. Just be aware they just get a little slippy on even dry pavement. I already notice a big difference when the temp is below 50°. The colder the temp, the slippier they are. Snow on the other hand, I was stuck, on a flat surface, in about 1/4" of snow. Seriously.

Someone did put the recommended minimum temp on this forum at some point, I just don't remember the number.
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