So I picked up the 2010 GT3 yesterday -- loving it! As mentined, I'll post a more thorough review, including my impressions of the GT3 versus the 2009 turbo.

The GT3 came with the Michelin PS Cups. I'll drive the car in the winter when the roads are dry and clear -- but of course slowly and carefully. Perhaps I'll put 600 miles on the car over the winter months.

OK to keep the OEM tires even when temps are 25-30 degrees F? I'd be taking it easy because I know these tires are very slick below 45 F.

Or, should I spend $1700 and throw these on the stock tiresfor the winter: Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero Serie II n1 (Performance Winter/Snow) in size 235/35VR19 front and 295/30VR19 rear.

For only ~600 miles of driving in dry road, winter conditions, I'd really prefer to keep the OEM tires.

Thoughts?

 

I would put winters on that mercedes.

 

I agree with Casey. Also, if the GT3 is kept in a garage with temps above 45, you should be good to go on short trips in the winter. It's when the tires sit outside in the cold that the compounds harden up. I will be driving my C4S in winter on days where no snow or salt is on the ground (on summer tires).

 

Thanks. Yes, I have winter wheels and tires for my MB - it's my DD year-round.

Yup, garage is above 45 degrees and I'd be taking short trips (e.g.driving it for about 1/2 hour once per week or so).

 

How good a driver are you?


Jokes
I think one has to think more along the lines of "do I really want to be driving a GT3 at 5/10, worrying about traction?"

I would answer no and not even bother with taking it out, but if you are determined to take it out in the winter, throw some winter tires on. Rather safe than in a ditch

 

Depends on where he lives... Here in the DC area, we only get 1-2 "real" snows per season. That's when the Porsche hibernates. The rest of the time it's anywhere from 25-30 in the day to 45-50 in the day. I definitely wouldn't drive it at night, period.

 

Yup, I'd only drive it on dry road conditions in the daytime and just to keep the engine, fluids, etc., performing well. I know many people hibernate their cars all winter, but I'd like to take it out once a week or so.

If I don't have to spend $1,700 on winter tires that I don't need, I'd rather not. It's only $600 for me to store the car for the winter, so if the answer is that I need winter tires to even drive it on the dry pavement under 30 degree F condiions, I'll just store it.

Sounds as if driving it carefully in the cold, but dry weather is fine.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

I think you should be on ps2s on the street anyway and that would be fine for year round dry or wet driving within reason

cup tire on street is ridiculous imho unless you are on the way to the track to properly thrash that beauty

 

I think you'll be fine without the tires for your situation. During the day, slow, once a while, etc..
1700$ for 600 miles/yr isn't worth it. I might sound irrational, since it's better safe than sorry, but at that point I'd rather put it in hibernation.

 

Thanks all.

Going with the OEM wheels for the winter. I'll be sure to update this thread if I fall into a ditch