Cold Weather issues

tracker5100 · 03-23-2011, 04:16 AM

I was driving my 40th in very small amounts and realized that once the temperature dropped to close to freezing temps. I would hear and feel a thumping from my front tires when I would make sharp turns. Does anyone else notice this with theirs or have an idea what could cause this?

Cyberium · 03-23-2011, 05:16 AM

It's common with summer tires in cold weather.

From another thread:

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Originally Posted by chops

this is definitely the tires skipping on the pavement. i didnt believe it at first either, but one night i was backing the car out of the garage and noticed a skipping wheel/super jerky steering wheel. i got out to look at the car and realized...it was just 40 degrees with summer tires

wdkwang · 03-23-2011, 05:38 AM

^ agree

normal with summer tires in cold weather when not warmed up

hansoac · 03-23-2011, 07:25 AM

I thought the same thing when I bought my Z (last Saturday). The day I test drove it, it was almost 60 degrees (F) outside and there were no issues at all. I get home and the next day it is 34 (F) (gotta love Ohio weather) and I noticed when I turn, it sounded like my tie rod was about to snap or something. After much research and some help from the great people on here, I found it the cold weather makes the rubber harden on the tires and turns them into hockey pucks. They then start to skip on the ground when you turn.

cossie1600 · 03-23-2011, 10:08 AM

Apparently someone didn't read the labels about summer tires not being effective in sub 50 temperature....

Econ · 03-23-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Apparently someone didn't read the labels about summer tires not being effective in sub 50 temperature....

its snowing in the northeast, and i drove my z to the train today.... should be interesting getting home w/ my summer tires.

cossie1600 · 03-23-2011, 11:24 AM

Good luck getting home. I just went from sunny Virginia Beach to CT on a 6AM flight this morning, I am not happy to be back in the cold and snow again.

Econ · 03-23-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Good luck getting home. I just went from sunny Virginia Beach to CT on a 6AM flight this morning, I am not happy to be back in the cold and snow again.

yea that sucks. I was banking on the Northeast being done with snow and sub 40 weather, seeing as it was like 68 last week.

onzedge · 03-23-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tracker5100

I was driving my 40th in very small amounts and realized that once the temperature dropped to close to freezing temps. I would hear and feel a thumping from my front tires when I would make sharp turns. Does anyone else notice this with theirs or have an idea what could cause this?

When I drive my Z in the cold, and the car is not warmed up yet, I hear a "clunk" coming from the front end wehn I hit a bump. When warmed up (the car, not the weather) it is quiet over bumps.

I thought I had something loose at first and got my car on a lift to check everything out and found nothing amiss. I also had the dealer look at it (I take my car in for a free inspection every 3 months) and they too found nothing.

It is a definite clunk-type sound -- not very loud, but definitley there. Could it be tires? Unknown. Maybe. who knows.

ProfessorDave · 03-23-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

When I drive my Z in the cold, and the car is not warmed up yet, I hear a "clunk" coming from the front end wehn I hit a bump. When warmed up (the car, not the weather) it is quiet over bumps.

I thought I had something loose at first and got my car on a lift to check everything out and found nothing amiss. I also had the dealer look at it (I take my car in for a free inspection every 3 months) and they too found nothing.

It is a definite clunk-type sound -- not very loud, but definitley there. Could it be tires? Unknown. Maybe. who knows.

I get this too, even with my all seasons. I notice it more on days when it is a wet cold day. Goes away once warmed up, as you've noticed. I chalk it up to the endless list of "Yep, it's normal" noises.

OldGuy · 03-23-2011, 09:22 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. When it's warm, my hatch opens with one push on the ad. When it's cold, it sticks and two pushes are required. I may be the only one whose car is like this. But it is.

OldGuy · 03-23-2011, 09:23 PM

Spelling correction: "...push on the pad."

ProfessorDave · 03-23-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Spelling correction: "...push on the pad."

I thought you had some new mod, and I thought "damn, I want an AD, too!"

Seriously, mine does the same thing.

OldGuy · 03-23-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I thought you had some new mod, and I thought "damn, I want an AD, too!"

Seriously, mine does the same thing.

Terrific. Nice to finally know I'm not alone.

Xan · 03-23-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Terrific. Nice to finally know I'm not alone.

Same here... There is a TSB, but I doubt it will fix it as my car was made after the TSB, so you would think it would be fixed...

03-23-2011, 04:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
tracker5100 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dahlgren VA Posts: 3 Drives: Nissan 370Z 40th Ann Rep Power: 15	Cold Weather issues I was driving my 40th in very small amounts and realized that once the temperature dropped to close to freezing temps. I would hear and feel a thumping from my front tires when I would make sharp turns. Does anyone else notice this with theirs or have an idea what could cause this?

03-23-2011, 05:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 21	^ agree normal with summer tires in cold weather when not warmed up __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo!

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Apparently someone didn't read the labels about summer tires not being effective in sub 50 temperature.... 1st likes this.

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03-23-2011, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	I thought the same thing when I bought my Z (last Saturday). The day I test drove it, it was almost 60 degrees (F) outside and there were no issues at all. I get home and the next day it is 34 (F) (gotta love Ohio weather) and I noticed when I turn, it sounded like my tie rod was about to snap or something. After much research and some help from the great people on here, I found it the cold weather makes the rubber harden on the tires and turns them into hockey pucks. They then start to skip on the ground when you turn.

03-23-2011, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Good luck getting home. I just went from sunny Virginia Beach to CT on a 6AM flight this morning, I am not happy to be back in the cold and snow again.

03-23-2011, 09:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	I've said it before and I'll say it again. When it's warm, my hatch opens with one push on the ad. When it's cold, it sticks and two pushes are required. I may be the only one whose car is like this. But it is.

03-23-2011, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Spelling correction: "...push on the pad."