Summer tires safe in the rain?
08-04-2010, 04:15 PM
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Summer tires safe in the rain?
Do any of you drive on summer tires when it rains and gets cold here in NorCal? I just picked up my S2K and it came with Yokohama S.drives (95% tread) in stock widths (215f/245r).
I'm new to S2K's and lightweight sports cars in general, but I know how to drive like a sane man. I read somewhere on here that the car should absolutely not be driven on summer tires in the winter, but that sounds a little extreme to me.
Would I still be able to go on the freeway/bridges if it's pouring down?
I'm new to S2K's and lightweight sports cars in general, but I know how to drive like a sane man. I read somewhere on here that the car should absolutely not be driven on summer tires in the winter, but that sounds a little extreme to me.
Would I still be able to go on the freeway/bridges if it's pouring down?
08-04-2010, 04:23 PM
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I drive in the rain fine with my s drive 235/255. just cuz they are summer tires doesn't mean they have no traction in the rain btw but of course if u push it hard enough you can still fish tail
08-04-2010, 05:36 PM
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It has always been my understanding that the 'more performance' of your summer tire (e.g., common classifiers: extreme, max, ultra high, high), the less traction you will have in the wetness. I would just look up the OEM tire stats and compare it with your S. Drives and you should have a pretty good idea of exactly what to expect in the wet.
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Originally Posted by eklipz98,Aug 4 2010, 06:36 PM
It has always been my understanding that the 'more performance' of your summer tire (e.g., common classifiers: extreme, max, ultra high, high), the less traction you will have in the wetness. I would just look up the OEM tire stats and compare it with your S. Drives and you should have a pretty good idea of exactly what to expect in the wet.
But, we don't get enough rain her to warrant having all seasons for the winter months. Hell, I'm pretty sure it was warmer in January this year, than it was in July
(not actually true--but it hasn't been terribly hot this summer).Like Vu said, just drive sensibly in the rain (though regardless of tires on the car, you should).
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08-04-2010, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by eklipz98,Aug 4 2010, 06:36 PM
It has always been my understanding that the 'more performance' of your summer tire (e.g., common classifiers: extreme, max, ultra high, high), the less traction you will have in the wetness. I would just look up the OEM tire stats and compare it with your S. Drives and you should have a pretty good idea of exactly what to expect in the wet.
08-05-2010, 12:07 AM
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the honda would not be first choice to drive when its pouring rain. i always drive the honda slow on the freeways when pouring rain here because you never know when you'll hit a giant puddle of water. If caltrans did a better job maybe i coudl drive the speed limit.