[dperrone]

Hi everyone!

My question is do the summer-only tires handle rain throughout the summer/fall/spring? Or would it be best to have all seasons in the summer and winters for the snow?

I believe the SS comes with "run flats"? Im 100% not using the summer-only tires in cold weather or snow. I live in Canada so 100% need snow tires. But are the stocks okay for summer with potential rain?

[srcstc]

If you drive with some common sense they're fine. Just drive a little slower and watch out for hydroplaning.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[dperrone]

Yeah I figure when ever there is rain id just accelerate slower and also use snow/ice mode so the throttle isnt as sensitive

[Bigdog9586]

I put these on my SS last winter with wheels.
245/50R18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flats and wheels. Put the summer onlys in the basement and thinking very seriously of just running these year around. Put the originals back on to sell since it’s a 50th anniversary model SS. The 18” tires with larger sidewalk are much more forgiving of those stupid potholes we have here in Michigan. Deeper tread and man do they grab on wet roads even in the cold. Only downside I can see would be in cornering which I don’t do much of. They also ride smoother and about 1/2 the price.

[ChevyRules]

Originally Posted by Bigdog9586

I put these on my SS last winter with wheels.
245/50R18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flats and wheels. Put the summer onlys in the basement and thinking very seriously of just running these year around. Put the originals back on to sell since it’s a 50th anniversary model SS. The 18” tires with larger sidewalk are much more forgiving of those stupid potholes we have here in Michigan. Deeper tread and man do they grab on wet roads even in the cold. Only downside I can see would be in cornering which I don’t do much of. They also ride smoother and about 1/2 the price.

Winter tires will wear out quickly in the warmer temps. The compound isn’t made for the higher temps.

To answer the question, on just wet roads they are fine. But when there is standing water and it hydroplanes, it gets scary quick.

[srcstc]

https://youtu.be/F6klPxkZ6hw

Go to 6:40 for the action.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Johnwon]

I live in Florida where it rains a lot and never had an issue with the stock tires until they got close to the wear indicators which meant that they needed to be changed anyway. I pushed it a few thousand miles below tread and they were very slippery if it rained when I was out (it's not my daily driver). Afterwards, I put the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on the car and they improved the ride and handle well in the rain. Same as the others said, you still need to use common sense when driving in the rain with such wide tires. You can't drive either of these tires in freezing temps per the manufacturer.

[hotlap]

I bought stock SS size Pirelli Sottozero winter tires that are mounted on identical rims (245 front/275 rear). That way the car always looks the same but I have the proper tire for the season.

Picture compares stock summer to Sottozero (rears). It’s an investment up front but then you’re covered for tires for quite a while. Drive appropriate for the conditions. No problem in four seasons

[dperrone]

Originally Posted by Bigdog9586

I put these on my SS last winter with wheels.
245/50R18 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 Run Flats and wheels. Put the summer onlys in the basement and thinking very seriously of just running these year around. Put the originals back on to sell since it’s a 50th anniversary model SS. The 18” tires with larger sidewalk are much more forgiving of those stupid potholes we have here in Michigan. Deeper tread and man do they grab on wet roads even in the cold. Only downside I can see would be in cornering which I don’t do much of. They also ride smoother and about 1/2 the price.

yeah im definitely planning on 2 sets of tires. just didnt know if my summers should actually be all seasons or not

[dperrone]

Originally Posted by Johnwon

I live in Florida where it rains a lot and never had an issue with the stock tires until they got close to the wear indicators which meant that they needed to be changed anyway. I pushed it a few thousand miles below tread and they were very slippery if it rained when I was out (it's not my daily driver). Afterwards, I put the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S on the car and they improved the ride and handle well in the rain. Same as the others said, you still need to use common sense when driving in the rain with such wide tires. You can't drive either of these tires in freezing temps per the manufacturer.

yeah 100% im not driving them in the winter. i just wanted to be sure that summer-only run flats can handle rain. ive never had them before

[dperrone]

Originally Posted by hotlap

I bought stock SS size Pirelli Sottozero winter tires that are mounted on identical rims (245 front/275 rear). That way the car always looks the same but I have the proper tire for the season.

Picture compares stock summer to Sottozero (rears). It’s an investment up front but then you’re covered for tires for quite a while. Drive appropriate for the conditions. No problem in four seasons

awesome comparison thank you! Yeah im 100% getting a good pair of snow tires the best i can afford but ive always had all seasons for summer and snows for winter on my suv. so ive never had summer-only before. was worried about their rain handling

[srcstc]

Originally Posted by hotlap

I bought stock SS size Pirelli Sottozero winter tires that are mounted on identical rims (245 front/275 rear). That way the car always looks the same but I have the proper tire for the season.

Picture compares stock summer to Sottozero (rears). It’s an investment up front but then you’re covered for tires for quite a while. Drive appropriate for the conditions. No problem in four seasons

I'm debating doing as you did vs getting 18" snow tires on 18" rims. What's the worst weather you drove those on and how was it?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[JaxChris]

Summer only tires are not designed for standing water. Light rain is fine, but downpours can cause issues. Just like any other vehicle, operator caution is always recommended in rainy conditions.

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by srcstc

I'm debating doing as you did vs getting 18" snow tires on 18" rims. What's the worst weather you drove those on and how was it?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve driven two Wisconsin winters running them from late November to late April. Below zero temps and I’d guess around six inches. It’s amazing how well real snow tires work. I never hesitate to go anywhere in any snow conditions. FYI - I did the same thing for 11 years in an 04 GTO.

For me, it’s important that the car always looks the same so I stay with factory size on 20”