Cobalt Potential

[Davidljones88]

Every time I see a Cobalt on the road, I say to myself, "you have so much potential."

How does everyone else handle the winter times?

1. Do you typically park it until spring?
2. Work on it all winter?
3. Or donuts in the snow?

 

[Ark :D]

I drive it as long as I can, then put it up on jack stands at a certain point and start working on any winter ideas/projects. I love driving the car as much as possible, but once it hits around 30F or so, I gotta call it quits, lol.

 

[JBINTX]

We in Texas complain at autoX in December that at 45 degrees we can’t get much grip……

 

[Rttoys]

Drive like normal? We shut ours down in the summer when it’s 100+

 

[jennam]

Every time I see a Cobalt, I say “Future Goblin!!!”

we normally park the goblin in mid November and don’t drive it again until March. I’m doing an engine swap this winter so she’s getting a lot of attention.

 

[escapepilot]

Going to park mine and do some of the attention to detail stuff. Side note, I noticed when I ordered my tires it is recommended to not drive, roll them, or mount them if below freezing…something about affecting the soft compounds.

 

[comegetjoe]

Side note, I noticed when I ordered my tires it is recommended to not drive, roll them, or mount them if below freezing…something about affecting the soft compounds.

Interesting


I do on every cobalt I see in the wild. Haven't seen an SS in forever.

 

[lksohm]

Going to park mine and do some of the attention to detail stuff. Side note, I noticed when I ordered my tires it is recommended to not drive, roll them, or mount them if below freezing…something about affecting the soft compounds.

I was reading something similar about the Toyos that I put on this season. I am not sure if it is a wife's tale or legitimate. I figured I'd stash the summer tires in the house and through on the donor wheels to roll it around. Just to be safe.

 

[Rttoys]

Haven't seen an SS in forever.

I saw one the other day. The first one long time. I should have taken a picture, like a Bigfoot siting

 

[Chubbs]

I noticed when I ordered my tires it is recommended to not drive, roll them, or mount them if below freezing…something about affecting the soft compounds.

I have heard, though haven't witnessed it myself, that the rubber tread compound can separate from the carcass of the tire.

Like most engineering recommendations, I'm sure there is a factor of safety there. The tread probably separates in a lab at 10 degrees F, at 5 psi, with a 10,000 lb load. So they tell you not to drive them below 40. And if they are properly inflated and not overloaded, you're probably perfectly fine well below that. Still, I've found summer tires become uselessly slick in cold weather anyway. Even if they survive 30 degrees, it isn't enjoyable.

I'll just park the goblin and take my daily driver with a roof and some doors.

 

[ctuinstra]

I was reading something similar about the Toyos that I put on this season. I am not sure if it is a wife's tale or legitimate. I figured I'd stash the summer tires in the house and through on the donor wheels to roll it around. Just to be safe.

It's very true! The soft compound will turn brittle and crack in the cold. It's not good for them at all. Keep them away from freezing if they are the 100 treadwear soft compounds.

 

[escapepilot]

I was reading something similar about the Toyos that I put on this season. I am not sure if it is a wife's tale or legitimate. I figured I'd stash the summer tires in the house and through on the donor wheels to roll it around. Just to be safe.

From TireRack: "The Azenis RT615K+ is a further evolution of Falken Tire's championship-winning Extreme Performance Summer tire, the Azenis RT615K. Developed for drivers of muscle cars, sports cars, street rods and performance sedans who want ultimate grip in warm, dry and wet conditions, the Azenis RT615K+ is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- or below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice. "

 

[GoblinGuyZ]

I live in Barbados so basically I get to drive all year long as long as it's not a rainy day

 

[Goblinfanclub1234]

winter in denver isnt too bad, if I wanted to do it I wouldn't have to go more than a few weeks without driving but I think around Feb I will replace the valves and timing parts in my car.