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CPO car with summer tires in Maryland
I bought my Audi A6 in the summer and didn't pay that much attention to the tires (my bad). I liked CPO because I shouldn't have to put much money into the car at least for a while.
However, no where did they state that I should plan on switching out my summer tires before winter. I have Pirelli P Zero's. So I'm a bit ticked off. I'm going to let my dealer know. Thoughts? |
Does it snow in MD during a typical winter?
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I don't think that I something you can blame the dealer, unless you specifically asked if it had all season tires.
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Regular P Zeros? If so you have a problem.
"P Zero tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from 100 years of Pirelli motorsport experience and developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, the P Zero lineup also includes select replacement tire sizes. Pirelli's warranty does not cover tires that develop compound cracking due to use in ambient temperatures below 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius), so the P Zero, like all summer tires, is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice." I know it gets below 45 deg. in Maryland. Doubt the dealer is going to do much about it. |
Originally Posted by uberwgn
(Post 24742670)
Does it snow in MD during a typical winter?
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Yes, regular P Zeros. We can get below 0 degrees. I too doubt the dealer will do anything so I may just be venting....
Still should have told me.
Originally Posted by shadowcar
(Post 24742685)
Regular P Zeros? If so you have a problem.
"P Zero tires are Max Performance Summer tires derived from 100 years of Pirelli motorsport experience and developed for the drivers of powerful sports cars, sports coupes and high performance luxury sedans. Initially introduced as Original Equipment on the Aston Martin DB9, Audi R8, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Murcielago, Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles, the P Zero lineup also includes select replacement tire sizes. Pirelli's warranty does not cover tires that develop compound cracking due to use in ambient temperatures below 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius), so the P Zero, like all summer tires, is not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice." I know it gets below 45 deg. in Maryland. Doubt the dealer is going to do much about it. |
MD, your best bet would be to check for a pkg (wheels + tires) someone is selling in the Classifieds section. There's quite a bit there and likely something will pop up that you can use.
I know it snows there and you guys have had some serious issues in the past couple years. I also believe you can have winter seasons where there's nothing or it melts within 12 hrs. |
I'm sure it is in the fine print/ disclaimer somewhere when you bought the car. However I do feel they should give you a heads up as well when you buy a car with summer tires.
Although I'm sure they said nothing to this LaFerrari buyer too...because well you should just know.... |
For all that's holy, certainly don't skimp on tires! They are the only intended contact your car has with the outside world! Look for some Michelin XIce xi3 for the best combination of snow/ice/cold and dry handling replacements for your above-45 degree summer tires. When the summers wear out, consider Conti DWS06 or for more performance, Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 so you can use them more of the year, until the actual snow starts, after it just gets cold.
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Originally Posted by Sportstick
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For all that's holy, certainly don't skimp on tires! They are the only intended contact your car has with the outside world! Look for some Michelin XIce xi3 for the best combination of snow/ice/cold and dry handling replacements for your above-45 degree summer tires. When the summers wear out, consider Conti DWS06 or for more performance, Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 so you can use them more of the year, until the actual snow starts, after it just gets cold.
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