replacement tires for PP vehicles
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Why can't you drive under 40 F? I do all the time. You need to make sure your tires get warm but once they do I have absolutely no problems.
I haven't noticed any indication of tread split anywhere. I have averaged removal of the wheels once a month to clean, switch out pads etc... but I would imagine living in OK is a little different than NC.
I have slipped once and that was pulling out of a wet lot onto dry pavement and I kissed the curb. Temp was in the high 50's F and the tires were cold. Had to file a claim for a new rear wheel and tire but that was on me not paying attention to the curb and wet/dry conditions. But I have had absolutely no problems in below 40 F weather. The manufacturer always leans towards safety and I definitely don't light them up in the cold. But I see your point. I am going to watch this thread to see if there are tire options out there. Thanks.
I have slipped once and that was pulling out of a wet lot onto dry pavement and I kissed the curb. Temp was in the high 50's F and the tires were cold. Had to file a claim for a new rear wheel and tire but that was on me not paying attention to the curb and wet/dry conditions. But I have had absolutely no problems in below 40 F weather. The manufacturer always leans towards safety and I definitely don't light them up in the cold. But I see your point. I am going to watch this thread to see if there are tire options out there. Thanks.
There are several threads on winter/cold weather tires for the SVTPP. Bottom line, stock G2's are not recommended to be driven on below 40 deg f. It's in the manual. Goodyear put out a warning about tire cracks with pictures. They have no traction below 40 deg. The owner's manual says to do what I did- get a spare set of wheels and all seasons for winter use. The G2's actually work well when warm.
Yea and if remember correctly 15K mile life expectancy. Please, someone tell me I am wrong. I'm not proud.
Fortunately, I live like a mile from the Goodyear plant that makes the tire and all my neighbors work for Goodyear so I usually snag the coupons they get and saves us quite a few bucks.
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That's what they put out but there's quite a bit of a fudge factor involved. Like I mentioned earlier, almost all of my neighbors work for the Goodyear plant that makes these tires and we've discussed this many times. No issue here. Plus, considering where I live 40 F really isn't a huge factor.
Also, as mentioned, driving in the snow with these shoes is like walking barefoot in the snow, not going to have good results.
Any pics of these on the back? Like to see how the 315's look. Thanks
If that's the case, and it's 40- just use your stock tires.
I drive in everything but snow. Rain. 17 degree mornings. Doesn't matter. That's why I got the all season Michelins. It's a mustang, not a Lamborghini. But if you are a nice day driver- just be careful in the cold and realize you don't have the same traction you do on an 80 degree day. I wouldn't sweat it.
Yep its a Mustang. Something that I for one am proud to own. It has saved Ford more than once and the people that follow it are numerous. I am truly thankful its not a Lamborghini. But I can get close to the performance for a fraction of the cost of one.
Stock width wheels on rear or did you widen them?
^^^ My next question lol I am debating getting my rears widened to be able to use the Invo's
Mine are at eric vaughn machine getting widened to 11". Can't wait for them to get back.
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