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Richardlord · 11-26-2013, 05:42 AM

Looks like a no for Z51 all weather tires. Disappointed that Chevy did not have Michelin develop an all weather tire for the C7 and Z51. That restricts C7 Z51 driving to weather above 40 for those in the know and willing to not drive in cold weather. I see lots of accidents ahead based on the scary reports out there.

Other forums report all weather tires for the Z51. There is an appreciable drop-off in performance. Some suggest going with smaller rims and tires. Then what's the point of having the Z51 package if one can only use the top performance tires seasonally and for some short seasons at that. Feel Chevy let us down on Z51 tire options. Realize there shall be a drop in peformance of all weather tires, but if Chevy/Michelin go to all the trouble to develop a high performance Z51 tire, one would think they also would develop the best possible performance Z51 all weather tire. Maybe that is coming. So, for now it appears all the alternatives are bad from accidents, not driving in cold weather, make-shift low performcnae all weather tires, or smaller rims and tires. Very disappointing.

11-26-2013, 05:42 AM	#4
Richardlord Drives: Dodge Magnum RT Hemi AWD Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Potomac River Home in Southern MD Posts: 283	Looks like a no for Z51 all weather tires. Disappointed that Chevy did not have Michelin develop an all weather tire for the C7 and Z51. That restricts C7 Z51 driving to weather above 40 for those in the know and willing to not drive in cold weather. I see lots of accidents ahead based on the scary reports out there. Other forums report all weather tires for the Z51. There is an appreciable drop-off in performance. Some suggest going with smaller rims and tires. Then what's the point of having the Z51 package if one can only use the top performance tires seasonally and for some short seasons at that. Feel Chevy let us down on Z51 tire options. Realize there shall be a drop in peformance of all weather tires, but if Chevy/Michelin go to all the trouble to develop a high performance Z51 tire, one would think they also would develop the best possible performance Z51 all weather tire. Maybe that is coming. So, for now it appears all the alternatives are bad from accidents, not driving in cold weather, make-shift low performcnae all weather tires, or smaller rims and tires. Very disappointing. Last edited by Richardlord; 11-26-2013 at 06:28 AM.