thanks...i was at those #'s yesterday and remained at 'cool'...
I have noticed that at around 7 or 8 C that I can drive go sometimes 30 k before the temp gets to normal. And that’s with the pressure having risen to about the same pressure you saw yesterday. I have the factory all season tires.
Bringing the tires on a C8 Corvette up to normal operating temperature typically requires driving the car aggressively for a few laps or miles, rather than just cruising. This is because tire temperature rises significantly with load from hard acceleration, braking, and cornering, which generates heat in the tire air and tread.
• On track or spirited driving, tire temps can reach 160°F or higher after several laps, with tire pressures rising from around 30-32 psi cold to 36-40 psi hot.
• Simply driving on the highway at moderate speeds may take 20 miles or more to warm tires enough to register a “Normal” temperature status on the dash, and even then the tire status may remain “Cool” if driving is gentle.
• To heat tires effectively, it helps to do hard braking and acceleration (e.g., 60 to 20 mph braking) and some tire scrubbing to raise tread temperature quickly.
• The “Warm Tire” indicator on the C8 typically triggers when tire temperatures reach about 154°F, corresponding to pressures around 36-37 psi, often after aggressive driving.
In summary, to bring C8 Corvette tires to normal operating temperature, expect to drive aggressively for several minutes or laps on a track or spirited road to generate sufficient heat. On normal street driving, it may take 15-20 miles or more of mixed driving with some braking and acceleration to reach normal tire temps. The exact time depends on ambient temperature, driving style, and road conditions.
This approach ensures tires reach their optimal temperature for grip and performance without overinflating pressures or triggering warnings.
