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Message: Driving on Max Perf. tires under 30 degrees
Changed By: MikenOH
Change Date: November 06, 2017 08:06PM
Driving on Max Perf. tires under 30 degrees
Change Date: November 06, 2017 08:06PM
Driving on Max Perf. tires under 30 degrees
The weather around here has been pretty moderate until a cold front went through last night and the temps have started to drop.
Unfortunately, I made an appointment last week to get the oil changed this Friday before I lay it up.
The forecast is overnight lows 22 21 deg. high temp 35 33 deg.; the dealer is 50 miles away.
Looking at the Conti website, they said this about how the tire reacts to cold temps:
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Note:: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
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So, I'm rethinking this trip a bit. Would appreciate views on this.
Unfortunately, I made an appointment last week to get the oil changed this Friday before I lay it up.
The forecast is overnight lows 22 21 deg. high temp 35 33 deg.; the dealer is 50 miles away.
Looking at the Conti website, they said this about how the tire reacts to cold temps:
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Note:: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
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So, I'm rethinking this trip a bit. Would appreciate views on this.
Original Message
Author: MikenOHDate: November 06, 2017 08:02PM
Driving on Max Perf. tires under 30 degrees
The weather around here has been pretty moderate until a cold front went through last night and the temps have started to drop.
Unfortunately, I made an appointment last week to get the oil changed this Friday before I lay it up.
The forecast is overnight lows 22 deg. high temp 35 deg.; the dealer is 50 miles away.
Looking at the Conti website, they said this about how the tire reacts to cold temps:
---
Note:: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
-----
So, I'm rethinking this trip a bit. Would appreciate views on this.
Unfortunately, I made an appointment last week to get the oil changed this Friday before I lay it up.
The forecast is overnight lows 22 deg. high temp 35 deg.; the dealer is 50 miles away.
Looking at the Conti website, they said this about how the tire reacts to cold temps:
---
Note:: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.
-----
So, I'm rethinking this trip a bit. Would appreciate views on this.