Summer tires in the winter
 

I live on Long Island and have the Summer tires on my 370Z. I was wondering if any of you have experienced "strange" feelings:confused: eminating from the tires while turning the wheel. This is especially true when the car has been sitting in the cold for a while. I would describe it almost like the tire(s) are flat. Tire pressure is correct and the the symptoms disappear as the tires warm. I am guessing it is due to the tire's softer composition, any thoughts?

yes, if your turning the wheel almost all the way, you will hear something, almost like a slight grind. if u do a search (i gotta leave for work otherwise id link) u'll find a few posts referencing this.

Summer tires don't like winter. They turn into hockey pucks below 40 degrees and shouldn't technically be driven at all below 32 degrees.

This has been covered so many times!

BTW, the tires on the 350 & 370s are Summer tires, like most sport cars if I'm not mistaken.

:iagree:

I actually got out of my car yesterday so upset since I just got it, to find out that I don't have a flat lol

My friend just saw a MB 370Z stuck on the side of the highway with snow up to the doorhandles this morning :(
SUMMER tires + WINTER weather = fail

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You might be noticing flat spots on the tires that work themselves out after a few miles of driving. If you store your car for an extended time, you should put it on jack stands.

Yea, I got that noise too with my Z. But it doesnt only do it when it's cold. It's when I make a very sharp right turn only. It's more like a thump thump thump and I can feel it on the steering wheel. Maybe my tires are fcuked up?!

is winter new to you guys....LOL **cough**cough**-22 degrees F here**cough**cough**

it's just snow, get the winter tires and be done with it.....

Memphis rarely gets snow so when it does its all the talk round here

my summer tires got packed with snow and pretty much turned into skies last night. car wouldnt stop for ****

i drove mine wasnt to bad no snow just ice long as i did not gun it i was ok