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      01-16-2019, 12:20 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by B58togo View Post
Your Goodyears aren't going to careen you into a ditch at 44 degrees. Obviously, summer tires get squirrelly in colder temps, but I've driven on summer tires right down to low to mid 30's with no issue. Just need to exercise extra caution.
No, you are right, but repeated exposure causes the compounds in the summer tire to hardened, crack and then you lose chunks. Considering the MPSS limits are 20 deg F, there is a substantial difference and I don't want to put added stress on the tires if I don't have to.
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