Summer tires in the winter

Pisces312 · 01-30-2010, 09:02 AM

I live on Long Island and have the Summer tires on my 370Z. I was wondering if any of you have experienced "strange" feelings

eminating from the tires while turning the wheel. This is especially true when the car has been sitting in the cold for a while. I would describe it almost like the tire(s) are flat. Tire pressure is correct and the the symptoms disappear as the tires warm. I am guessing it is due to the tire's softer composition, any thoughts?

Justin1686 · 01-30-2010, 09:06 AM

yes, if your turning the wheel almost all the way, you will hear something, almost like a slight grind. if u do a search (i gotta leave for work otherwise id link) u'll find a few posts referencing this.

ChrisSlicks · 01-30-2010, 09:41 AM

Summer tires don't like winter. They turn into hockey pucks below 40 degrees and shouldn't technically be driven at all below 32 degrees.

PapoZalsa · 01-30-2010, 10:37 AM

This has been covered so many times!

BTW, the tires on the 350 & 370s are Summer tires, like most sport cars if I'm not mistaken.

FuszNissan · 01-30-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Summer tires don't like winter. They turn into hockey pucks below 40 degrees and shouldn't technically be driven at all below 32 degrees.

nextbesthing · 01-30-2010, 11:43 AM

I actually got out of my car yesterday so upset since I just got it, to find out that I don't have a flat lol

speedoflife · 01-30-2010, 12:00 PM

My friend just saw a MB 370Z stuck on the side of the highway with snow up to the doorhandles this morning

SUMMER tires + WINTER weather = fail

370zproject · 01-30-2010, 02:39 PM

just a shot of the ice here[ATTACH]IMG_0640.jpg[/ATTACH]

spearfish25 · 01-30-2010, 05:10 PM

You might be noticing flat spots on the tires that work themselves out after a few miles of driving. If you store your car for an extended time, you should put it on jack stands.

SophiaZ · 01-30-2010, 05:26 PM

Yea, I got that noise too with my Z. But it doesnt only do it when it's cold. It's when I make a very sharp right turn only. It's more like a thump thump thump and I can feel it on the steering wheel. Maybe my tires are fcuked up?!

370zproject · 01-30-2010, 10:42 PM

nogoodname · 01-30-2010, 10:46 PM

is winter new to you guys....LOL **cough**cough**-22 degrees F here**cough**cough**

it's just snow, get the winter tires and be done with it.....

370zproject · 01-31-2010, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

is winter new to you guys....LOL **cough**cough**-22 degrees F here**cough**cough**

it's just snow, get the winter tires and be done with it.....

Memphis rarely gets snow so when it does its all the talk round here

MC · 01-31-2010, 12:25 AM

my summer tires got packed with snow and pretty much turned into skies last night. car wouldnt stop for ****

370zproject · 01-31-2010, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC

my summer tires got packed with snow and pretty much turned into skies last night. car wouldnt stop for ****

i drove mine wasnt to bad no snow just ice long as i did not gun it i was ok

01-30-2010, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pisces312 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4 Drives: 2009 370Z GG Auto Rep Power: 15	Summer tires in the winter I live on Long Island and have the Summer tires on my 370Z. I was wondering if any of you have experienced "strange" feelings eminating from the tires while turning the wheel. This is especially true when the car has been sitting in the cold for a while. I would describe it almost like the tire(s) are flat. Tire pressure is correct and the the symptoms disappear as the tires warm. I am guessing it is due to the tire's softer composition, any thoughts?

01-30-2010, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	This has been covered so many times! BTW, the tires on the 350 & 370s are Summer tires, like most sport cars if I'm not mistaken. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-30-2010, 05:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	You might be noticing flat spots on the tires that work themselves out after a few miles of driving. If you store your car for an extended time, you should put it on jack stands. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-31-2010, 12:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	my summer tires got packed with snow and pretty much turned into skies last night. car wouldnt stop for ** __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO**

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Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 37 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	yes, if your turning the wheel almost all the way, you will hear something, almost like a slight grind. if u do a search (i gotta leave for work otherwise id link) u'll find a few posts referencing this.

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01-30-2010, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Yea, I got that noise too with my Z. But it doesnt only do it when it's cold. It's when I make a very sharp right turn only. It's more like a thump thump thump and I can feel it on the steering wheel. Maybe my tires are fcuked up?!

01-30-2010, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52

01-30-2010, 10:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	is winter new to you guys....LOL coughcough-22 degrees F herecoughcough it's just snow, get the winter tires and be done with it.....