Got caught in snow with summer tires!

[katanihouse@shaw.ca]

Originally Posted by V-Rod

From what I understand, summer performance tires lose a lot of breaking performance under 40 degrees (F).

I drive the Boxster with summer tires all the time around 32F and its fine. Obviously I take it easy but even with snow tires I would be careful.

[Frodo]

I've done occasional driving in cold weather with summer performance tires and, for awhile, had no problems. Then I got caught in a light rain, probably around 40 degrees or so. Did a relatively slow speed spin-out---unresponsive to corrective steering--- that got my attention real fast. So be careful when it's cold, even if it's dry, and especially if there's any dampness.