Winter Tires

[VOI9]

Does anyone make a winter tire for the Viper? I'd like to drive my Vipers in the cold weather (not in a snow storm.) But with the summer tires not safely driven in cold temperatures, I would like to extend the driving season. Any advice? Thanks

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

YES, but you need to run 4 front wheels. That is how Team Viper did their winter testing at the MI proving grounds... Great for snow, even maybe OK ICE but not good for wet/dry at heavy throttle......

If serious I can help....

JonB@PartsRack.com

[VOI9]

Jon,
What are the realistic temperatures at which I can't drive with the summer tires? I have heard and read temperature ranges of "not below 55" to "not near freezing" So that's a wide range of say, 33 degrees to 55 degrees. I don't need snow traction since as soon as it snows, the salt and sand trucks come out and coat the roads, and I don't want to drive the Vipers in that mess. I'm really thinking late fall and early spring to get the cars out more before it snows and after it stops.
Thanks,
Tom

[13COBRA]

I would move.

[Corse]

Does anyone make a winter tire for the Viper? I'd like to drive my Vipers in the cold weather (not in a snow storm.) But with the summer tires not safely driven in cold temperatures, I would like to extend the driving season. Any advice? Thanks

I currently have pilot sport all seasons on my viper from previous ownership, and it's been 15F-50F here lately. I've been fine so far, but have not really been doing any spirited driving when the temps are ultra low to avoid anything crazy. I also avoid frosty mornings or afternoons. I'm really craving some super sticky tires but the all seasons seem to be just fine in these temps for cruising. I just have too much self preservation to get on it hard with it being as cold out as it is lol.

[daveg]

If you drive normally and don't take corners like a mad-man you should be fine with the tires you have. Capevettes drives all of his cars year round here in Mass. Maybe he will chime in.

[capevettes]

If you drive normally and don't take corners like a mad-man you should be fine with the tires you have. Capevettes drives all of his cars year round here in Mass. Maybe he will chime in.

Put 120 miles on the Viper yesterday. Temps in the 30's. I'm running Toyo R888r. No problem if you don't get stupid with it. Drive my C8 on summer only Michelin PSS year round. Did that for 3 years in my C7 Z06. No problem. I will drive even in the 20's with no issues. Just stay away from 1st and 2nd gear pulls and jumping on it when the wheels aren't straight.

[VOI9]

Thanks for the replies. Well, if that's the case, I can save a lot of money by just being careful with the summer tires. Like I said, I am just talking about cold temps, not snow. Snow brings salt trucks which then brings corrosion.

[Grcforce327]

My choice for winter tires, and I do run all 4.46761

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Jon,
What are the realistic temperatures at which I can't drive with the summer tires? I have heard and read temperature ranges of "not below 55" to "not near freezing" So that's a wide range of say, 33 degrees to 55 degrees. I don't need snow traction since as soon as it snows, the salt and sand trucks come out and coat the roads, and I don't want to drive the Vipers in that mess. I'm really thinking late fall and early spring to get the cars out more before it snows and after it stops.
Thanks, Tom


The softer the UTQG number, the greater danger in freezing the compounds. R-compounds like CORSA, CUPS, TOYOS, and Especially KUMHOs are vulnerable to damage below 30f.

[Scot@Prefix]

Hi Tom we have an extra set of snow tires on rims already for the viper if you want to try them.
Give me a call if you are interested
Scot

[Grcforce327]

My rear "winter" tires are on the way! https://www.jegs.com/i/Hoosier/522/46950R7/10002/-1?trk_msg=SQ5AS03GVL9K148P6L2HN7U9MO&trk_contact=601CDJJTVHTQ40ILVGOEOHQI70&trk_module=tra&trk_sid=L0S7345FHEBCKCH9UA5VV82DU0&utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Product&utm_campaign=Transactional&utm_content=Shipping+Confirmation
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