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Route Napoleon this time of the year with a 575?

Discussion in 'Europe' started by Carbonrider, Dec 9, 2005.

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  1. Carbonrider

    Carbonrider Karting

    Aug 9, 2005
    137
    Harpenden, Herts
    Full Name:
    The Mad Professor
    #1 Carbonrider, Dec 9, 2005
    Anyone tried the route Napoleon this time of the year?

    Is it snowy?

    Do I need winter tyres or will the normal Zero Rosso cope?

    Are there any proper winter tyres for Ferraris?

    If it is too snowy, any recommendation for other routes in France that might be more suitable?


    Thanks for the help,

    Oded
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  2. ze_shark

    ze_shark Formula 3

    Jul 13, 2003
    1,274
    Switzerland (NW)
    #2 ze_shark, Dec 9, 2005
    I was in Grenoble yesterday and it was snowing down there, all the surrounding hills were very white. Road conditions could change every day, but snow or icy conditions are very likely.
    Even if it's not snowy, PZero Rossos are completely inadequate for temperatures below 6-7degC.
    Pirelli does have high performance/low temp snow tires like the SnowSport 240 or the Sottozero 240, but they are not available in the OEM 18 or 19" dimensions of the Maranello as far as I know.

    As for itinerary, all depends where you come from and where you're going.
     
  3. Carbonrider

    Carbonrider Karting

    Aug 9, 2005
    137
    Harpenden, Herts
    Full Name:
    The Mad Professor
    #3 Carbonrider, Dec 12, 2005
    Thanks... what you are saying might explain my very-tail-happy Maranello lately on dump nut not icy roads... It is lower then 6 - 7C here lately and I had few 'moment' lately that took me by surprise.

    So route Napoleon is out of the question. Assuming I come from the UK through Calais, I might take the coastal path instead. I suppose it will not snow on the west coast of France
     
  4. yfc

    yfc Karting

    Dec 23, 2003
    212
    Geneva / Switzerland
    Full Name:
    Christophe
    #4 yfc, Jan 5, 2006
    You better forget the route Napoleon at this time : I had myself to drive more than 60km on 30cm fresh snow a few years ago !!!! Ok it was not with my Ferrari but only with a Peugeot 205. But anyway, it was not comfortable and safe at all ...

    If you plan to end-up on Cote d'Azur, then the A7 motorway is a safe choice.
     

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