blk12svt Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Normally, I wouldn't even consider driving the Shelby tonight but our daughter needs to borrow the wifes SUV leaving only the '12 Shelby to drive to a Christmas party. Actually have my daily driver, a F250 diesel, but wife refuses to arrive in that... Anyway, supposed to be mid 20's when party breaks up and just wondering if I drive sanely will I have any problems with the oem Goodyears. I am having visions of coming out at 10 or 11 pm and tires being flat or something due to the cold. It only has 1200 miles on it and sits in a heated garage. Haven't driven it in about two months so I know I'll have a low left front tire to air up before I leave home. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 It will be fine... your driving habits will dictate the performance level of the tires. Watch exit ramps at speed etc. They just feel like hard cold hockey pucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axo250 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 It's just a car and they are made to operate in cooler weather. Just air up your tires beforehand to the proper pressure, let the car warm up a bit after starting it up and you'll be good to go. Remember the car does have a ton of power so be a responsible driver and you'll be fine. Try to get on it hard while you leave the party, and your friends will be coming down to get you out of the ditch. Lastly, have fun. I'm sure everyone will be jealous of your super awesome ride. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Actually you get better traction with s littlle less air. More Surface are on the road. Too much area makes the tire more likely to spin don't do any wot runs it'll spun tires in mist gears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southshore cobra Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Those tires are terrible below 40 degrees. As noted, they are like hockey pucks and offer no traction. Driver beware. Take the truck, you'll feel a lot better leaving the party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 "Too much air" not area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 "Too much air" not area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 If your looking at a temp of 20 or below I would take the truck, no one at the party will care what you leave in, don't chance it it's not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Take the truck or rent a Cadillac (She wants to arrive in style so tell the wife it is one of her Christmas presents) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 It's just a car and they are made to operate in cooler weather. Just air up your tires beforehand to the proper pressure, let the car warm up a bit after starting it up and you'll be good to go. Remember the car does have a ton of power so be a responsible driver and you'll be fine. Try to get on it hard while you leave the party, and your friends will be coming down to get you out of the ditch. Lastly, have fun. I'm sure everyone will be jealous of your super awesome ride. :-) Well, sort of. The owners manual has specific language about driving in lower temps. I think it warns about 40*F... The tires at those temps are hockey pucks and will break loose in an instant on cold pavement. Be very careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 if youre planning on drinking and then driving forget it--take the truck--ive driven mine below 30 and its almost likem driving on ice--if you take it easy on throttle you can do it, but it takes concentration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Thanks for the tips. I plan to be very careful. The medicine I have to take now due to heart problems will limit my drinks to 2 or 3 so no problems there. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcinu Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I drove mine yesterday in upper 40's and traction was a problem! Luckily, I discovered it early when I left the house and drove alot more conservative and if your wife wants to arrive in Luxury it's a Lexus not a Cadillac unless you are going to a 70's party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight lines Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I would take the truck. No way in hell I would drive with the oem tires at 20 degrees. Right inside the door it says something about driving at your own risk (or something like that) with temps below 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Go ahead and take it out for the drive. If the roads are clean and dry go for it. I drive mine all the time at those temps and lower with stock Goodyear. Take your time on ramps and corners and you will be fine. Contrary to popular belief, one can drive the car without spinning the rears. Easy on th throttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 It was 29 when I got out this morning in mine. Still some icy spots in the carwash. Just drive with caution.....cold, rain, even dry, geeze even a normal Mustang has traction issues! If I've been out when it's cold and spinning the tires, it's because I was trying to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I drive mine in sub freezing weather as long as there is no salt on the roads. If you drove responsibly I'm sure you will be posting here in the morning without incedent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 In the words of an old biker buddy, "if you aint gonna ride the dam* thing, sell it!" Drive the car and enjoy it! The public will love you for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Happy to report the whole tire thing was totally uneventfull. I could tell the tires were harder and could feel the ripples in the road more but certainly not like driving on ice as I was expecting. As long as you keep that boost needle on the peg I wouldn't be afraid to drive it in any temps and that's one of the things I like about the Shelby is it's streetability. It's like driving a Taurus around town until you put your foot in it. It was 37 going and 28 degrees one the way home and I couldn't tell any difference. Thanks for all the advice and input but just stay out of the boost and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Happy to report the whole tire thing was totally uneventfull. I could tell the tires were harder and could feel the ripples in the road more but certainly not like driving on ice as I was expecting. As long as you keep that boost needle on the peg I wouldn't be afraid to drive it in any temps and that's one of the things I like about the Shelby is it's streetability. It's like driving a Taurus around town until you put your foot in it. It was 37 going and 28 degrees one the way home and I couldn't tell any difference. Thanks for all the advice and input but just stay out of the boost and you'll be fine. Yup... That's what I figured the world didn't end last night! Glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 In the words of an old biker buddy, "if you aint gonna ride the dam* thing, sell it!" Drive the car and enjoy it! The public will love you for it. Absolutely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Yup... That's what I figured the world didn't end last night! Glad you enjoyed it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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