Winter Tires - Chevrolet 2007 Corvette Owner's Manual

Low-Profile Performance Tire
The original equipment tires on your vehicle are
classified as low-profile performance tires. These
tires are designed for very responsive driving on
wet or dry pavement. You may also notice more
road noise with low-profile tires and that they
tend to wear faster.
Notice: If your vehicle has low-profile tires,
they are more susceptible to damage from
road hazards or curb impact than standard
profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly
damage can occur when coming into contact
with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp
edged objects, or when sliding into a curb.
Your GM warranty does not cover this type
of damage. Keep tires set to the correct
inflation pressure and, when possible avoid
contact with curbs, potholes, and other
road hazards.

Winter Tires

If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered
roads often, you may want to get winter tires
for your vehicle. All season tires provide good
overall performance on most surfaces but
they may not offer the traction you would like
or the same level of performance as winter tires
on snow or ice covered roads.
Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased
traction on snow and ice covered roads. With winter
tires, there may be decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter tread life. After
switching to winter tires, be alert for changes in
vehicle handling and braking.
See your dealer for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection. Also, see
Buying New Tires on page 394.
If you choose to use winter tires:
•
Use tires of the same brand and tread type
on all four wheel positions.
•
Use only radial ply tires of the same size,
load range, and speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed rating as your
original equipment tires may not be available for H,
V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose
winter tires with a lower speed rating, never
exceed the tire's maximum speed capability.
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