Has anyone driven with the Pilot Sport 4S in sub freezing temps ?

kingjah23 · 12-29-2017, 11:43 AM

Just curious with everyone's experience and whether or not it is doable.

240se · 12-31-2017, 11:28 AM

I'm interested in this too. I'm concerned because the description on TireRack says they rubber could crack and you will need to replace the tire. I'm running PSS and haven't had a problem but I would like to get the 4S. I can deal with reduced grip in cold weather but not having to replace $1200 worth of tires because they got too cold.

Going to get down to 10F here this week. The Z stayes in the garage overnight but will be sitting in the cold all day at work.

Rusty · 12-31-2017, 08:20 PM

I've driven my PSS's at 30F. Just don't do anything stupid with the gas, brakes, and cornering. The grip does decrease with the cold temps.

Zoren 370 · 12-31-2017, 10:09 PM

I have PS 4s based from Michelin this tires are not drivabily safe below 45F.

You are at your own risk. Insurance might challenge the claim once you get into an accident.

Fuzzzy · 01-01-2018, 11:17 AM

Tire Rack's general advice

echoshotz · 01-01-2018, 12:06 PM

I have been driving mine under 32F. Like Rusty said just realize you don't have the same amount of grip and you'll be fine.

Very doable, not the most optimal for the tires though. Not sure how/if it affects their lifespan

Rusty · 01-01-2018, 02:24 PM

And another thing. If you order those tires now, and live in the north part of the country. It's minus 30F in some parts. Those tires are cold in the delivery truck. Something to think about.

Spooler · 01-02-2018, 12:49 PM

I am on RE-11's and drove 52 miles into work this morning with the temp at 21 deg. You can tell it. No grip. I rode on 4 bricks for five miles or so. I only have to endure this for about one week a year. That is doable. Month or more at a time is not. It is supposed to sleet/snow here tomorrow. I won't be going to work, I will work from home. Forget driving in that mess. Anything less than 32 deg and it starts to get sketchy.

Rusty · 01-02-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I am on RE-11's and drove 52 miles into work this morning with the temp at 21 deg. You can tell it. No grip. I rode on 4 bricks for five miles or so. I only have to endure this for about one week a year. That is doable. Month or more at a time is not. It is supposed to sleet/snow here tomorrow. I won't be going to work, I will work from home. Forget driving in that mess. Anything less than 32 deg and it starts to get sketchy.

Well.............................don't lead foot it all the time and you will be ok.

Spooler · 01-02-2018, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Well.............................don't lead foot it all the time and you will be ok.

That's Bob..... LOL

Rusty · 01-02-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That's Bob..... LOL

LMAO!

Well............................................. that could be me in my Power Wagon.

12-29-2017, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
kingjah23 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ---- Posts: 8 Drives: ---- Rep Power: 9	Has anyone driven with the Pilot Sport 4S in sub freezing temps ? Just curious with everyone's experience and whether or not it is doable.

12-31-2017, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
240se Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: VA Posts: 259 Drives: Gunmetal 12' Rep Power: 12	I'm interested in this too. I'm concerned because the description on TireRack says they rubber could crack and you will need to replace the tire. I'm running PSS and haven't had a problem but I would like to get the 4S. I can deal with reduced grip in cold weather but not having to replace $1200 worth of tires because they got too cold. Going to get down to 10F here this week. The Z stayes in the garage overnight but will be sitting in the cold all day at work. Memphis370Z likes this. Last edited by 240se; 12-31-2017 at 11:32 AM.

12-31-2017, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	I've driven my PSS's at 30F. Just don't do anything stupid with the gas, brakes, and cornering. The grip does decrease with the cold temps. danegrey and Zoren 370 like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-01-2018, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	Tire Rack's general advice Zoren 370 likes this.

01-01-2018, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
echoshotz Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 218 Drives: 14 Nismo Rep Power: 73	I have been driving mine under 32F. Like Rusty said just realize you don't have the same amount of grip and you'll be fine. Very doable, not the most optimal for the tires though. Not sure how/if it affects their lifespan Rusty likes this. __________________ 2014 Solid Red Nismo 370z Motordyne\|Synergy Composites\|Stance Suspension\|Recaro\|RJM\|EVOR

12-31-2017, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	I have PS 4s based from Michelin this tires are not drivabily safe below 45F. You are at your own risk. Insurance might challenge the claim once you get into an accident.

01-01-2018, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	And another thing. If you order those tires now, and live in the north part of the country. It's minus 30F in some parts. Those tires are cold in the delivery truck. Something to think about. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-02-2018, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I am on RE-11's and drove 52 miles into work this morning with the temp at 21 deg. You can tell it. No grip. I rode on 4 bricks for five miles or so. I only have to endure this for about one week a year. That is doable. Month or more at a time is not. It is supposed to sleet/snow here tomorrow. I won't be going to work, I will work from home. Forget driving in that mess. Anything less than 32 deg and it starts to get sketchy.

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