It’s going to be in the 30s...Dunlop Sport Max tires
#17
Rennlist Member
On dry colder than 45 degree days...drive the car at 5/10s and you will be more than fine......just use it to go from point a to b and to run it some......nothing crazy over the speed limit even on 35mph roads and you will be absolutely fine.....if it rains, park it.....
#18
Race Director
#19
#21
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
OZ makes some that aren’t too pricey. Porsche factory option are from Turbo S (forged):
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...1G2GT3WWS.html
#22
But since there are no winter tires that fit (within tire manufacturers’ recommendations) the original 12” rear wheels, you need to spring for winter wheels too (11” wide rear)...
OZ makes some that aren’t too pricey. Porsche factory option are from Turbo S (forged):
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...1G2GT3WWS.html
#24
Performance tires are designed to work in warmer temps...60 degrees and higher generally. The tread compound is designed to handle heat and to provide maximum grip at higher temperatures. When the temps drop, the rubber gets harder and less flexible and you lose grip. When it gets cold enough for long enough, the rubber can become so hard that it cracks under stress, which ruins the tire. Obviously as you use the tire it warms up, but cold pavement and cold air can suck the heat out of the rubber faster than you can put it in, especially if you're just driving on the street. Winter tires are just the opposite...the rubber compound is designed to stay soft and flexible in cold conditions, so they maintain grip. But, as temperatures get higher, the rubber is too soft and can't handle the heat and deteriorates quickly. All-season tires are somewhere in between...ok in the heat, ok in the cold, not great in either.
#25
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Tirerack says not to store below 32F:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret...jsp?techid=221
Michelin info:
#26
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Yokohama makes a rear that is wide enough for the rim, but it's 29" diameter which is too big (315/35/20). Stock size is 27.2" and I think that is different enough (nearly 7%) to cause issues with ABS (along with gearing and other potential problems).
#27
Originally Posted by GrantG
But since there are no winter tires that fit (within tire manufacturers’ recommendations) the original 12” rear wheels, you need to spring for winter wheels too (11” wide rear)...
OZ makes some that aren’t too pricey. Porsche factory option are from Turbo S (forged):
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...1G2GT3WWS.html
OZ makes some that aren’t too pricey. Porsche factory option are from Turbo S (forged):
https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...1G2GT3WWS.html
https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991GT2WWS.html
#28
I took a quick look at Tire Rack and it shows a Yok winter 325/30/21 rear and 265/35/20 front, which should be stock RS sizes. Again, I have no idea how good of a winter tire they are. I've had great luck with Blizzaks and Pirelli winter tires, so I personally would stick with them (and a second set of wheels).
#29
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Sorry guys, I was thinking of GT3, not RS
Intersting that it’s easier to drive an RS in winter than GT3
Intersting that it’s easier to drive an RS in winter than GT3
#30