Wheel hop

C7_203/500 · 11-15-2013, 07:23 PM

I have a premiere edition number 203 off assembly line. I know the front tire skidding during slow parking hard turns is normal due to the wheelbase and size of the tires. My question is not in relation to this. I have noticed that at initial start up in slightly cool weather, around 50 degrees outside or less, if I accelerate hard in first gear I notice wheel hop. Almost as if the tires cannot grip the pavement as if they are jumping or riding over closely spaced bumps. I have read this May be due to the tires not being up to temperature and also possible low differential fluid level. This does not occur in second gear with hard acceleration. I don' t have many miles on car and have not tested the tire warmth issue. Does anyone have any input or experience with this? Should I simply test the warm tire theory? Is some wheel hop normal? Should I be concerned with diff fluid level? Or should I just chill out and enjoy the torque? Lol. Thanks in advance!

purpleRac3r · 11-15-2013, 09:16 PM

The tires from the factory are SUMMER ONLY. They are intended for maximum traction in warm weather, and the rubber compounds used stiffen up considerably in lower outside temps. The owner's manual explicitly states they do not recommend driving them in temps under 40. The traction level goes down fast when below freezing. I am looking into high-performance all-season tires, as mine is a daily driver and I fully expect to see cold temps. Michelin has just released the Sport Cup A/S 3 in all Stingray sizes, and I will probably get a set of them soon. I strongly urge anyone who plans to drive theirs in colder weather to do the same.

C7_203/500 · 11-15-2013, 09:57 PM

Ty for the info.

11-15-2013, 07:23 PM	#1
C7_203/500 Drives: 2014 C7 coupe 203/500 1968 427 vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 9	Wheel hop I have a premiere edition number 203 off assembly line. I know the front tire skidding during slow parking hard turns is normal due to the wheelbase and size of the tires. My question is not in relation to this. I have noticed that at initial start up in slightly cool weather, around 50 degrees outside or less, if I accelerate hard in first gear I notice wheel hop. Almost as if the tires cannot grip the pavement as if they are jumping or riding over closely spaced bumps. I have read this May be due to the tires not being up to temperature and also possible low differential fluid level. This does not occur in second gear with hard acceleration. I don' t have many miles on car and have not tested the tire warmth issue. Does anyone have any input or experience with this? Should I simply test the warm tire theory? Is some wheel hop normal? Should I be concerned with diff fluid level? Or should I just chill out and enjoy the torque? Lol. Thanks in advance!

11-15-2013, 09:16 PM	#2
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	The tires from the factory are SUMMER ONLY. They are intended for maximum traction in warm weather, and the rubber compounds used stiffen up considerably in lower outside temps. The owner's manual explicitly states they do not recommend driving them in temps under 40. The traction level goes down fast when below freezing. I am looking into high-performance all-season tires, as mine is a daily driver and I fully expect to see cold temps. Michelin has just released the Sport Cup A/S 3 in all Stingray sizes, and I will probably get a set of them soon. I strongly urge anyone who plans to drive theirs in colder weather to do the same. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

11-15-2013, 09:57 PM	#3
C7_203/500 Drives: 2014 C7 coupe 203/500 1968 427 vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 9	Ty for the info.