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SnowVert · 12-02-2011, 07:43 PM

Let the blasting begin... I've never been a strong believer in garaging a car for any reason. These are not guarenteed collector cars and I figure I'm going to drive it as much as possible to enjoy it every chance I get.

With that being said, I decided that I wanted to see just how bad the P Zero's are with snow before I ran out and invested in snow tires... They weren't kidding when they said "summer only." I made it home and it was driveable, but very difficult to handle. I was only safe up to about 20mph which made the commute home from work a long one that night. I thought I might as well share my thoughts with you guys in case someone else got the crazy idea to try driving an SS in the snow without snow tires...

And I do have proof.

Feel free to yell at me regarding my treatment of this car, I freely take all blame for doing something a horrible as enjoying my car

Medic726 · 12-02-2011, 07:47 PM

I had one car that I garaged..I hated every minute I had to go by it on the way to the winter car. I couldn't agree more. Drive that car year round....but only with snow tires in the winter.

scottw · 12-02-2011, 07:52 PM

I know what your saying! This was on 10/2 at my house!

kunk1963 · 12-02-2011, 07:59 PM

Burrrrrr I like looking at Snow, just not being in it anymore. I grew up in Northern Indiana, Very Glad I live in TX now!!!!

RubyCamaro · 12-02-2011, 08:00 PM

I concur. Drive it & enjoy the heck out of that permagrin maker. But do use the snow tires in winter!

SRM · 12-02-2011, 08:14 PM

My car is heading into it's 3rd winter. I did not pay all that money for my 2SS RS to sit around and do nothing.

Vengeance Graphix · 12-02-2011, 08:17 PM

i hate snow... snow = evil lol

SnowVert · 12-02-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by xVengeancex28

i hate snow... snow = evil lol

That comment I completely agree with... Some days I hate MN...

Kite31 · 12-02-2011, 08:28 PM

This is way back when I had my silver one.

woodj · 12-02-2011, 08:42 PM

Until you find out for yourself how poor the traction is when these tires are cold you find it hard to believe. After experiencing it you become skittish about driving on them if it's even close to being cold. Yet people will swear they raced the Iditarod on these tires with no problems. They must be better drivers than me.

Fuel74 · 12-02-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kunk1963

Burrrrrr I like looking at Snow, just not being in it anymore. I grew up in Northern Indiana, Very Glad I live in TX now!!!!

Amen - grew up in upstate NY and live in NC now - so don't miss the winters. If it snows here the entire state shuts down so can leave the car in the garage and take my daughter sleigh riding

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-02-2011, 08:47 PM

I am so dreading my first snow drive in this car.....

philipdistefano · 12-02-2011, 08:48 PM

I don't really have to deal with snow here, but I do have a daily driver that, while not as nice as my Camaro, is still really fun to drive. Plus, my Camaro is always clean, and it's in no way a garage queen.

Rogue Leader · 12-02-2011, 08:55 PM

I have no problem driving mine in the snow. That said I had to buy a truck recently to tow my race car, and my building SUCKS about plowing out the lot so its likely the Camaro will stay parked in the snow this year, just for practical reasons. That said anytime its not snowing it will be out!

Luckily I have a garage for it as well hehe.

12-02-2011, 07:43 PM	#1
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	This is why I'm SnowVert Let the blasting begin... I've never been a strong believer in garaging a car for any reason. These are not guarenteed collector cars and I figure I'm going to drive it as much as possible to enjoy it every chance I get. With that being said, I decided that I wanted to see just how bad the P Zero's are with snow before I ran out and invested in snow tires... They weren't kidding when they said "summer only." I made it home and it was driveable, but very difficult to handle. I was only safe up to about 20mph which made the commute home from work a long one that night. I thought I might as well share my thoughts with you guys in case someone else got the crazy idea to try driving an SS in the snow without snow tires... And I do have proof. Feel free to yell at me regarding my treatment of this car, I freely take all blame for doing something a horrible as enjoying my car Attached Images __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

12-02-2011, 07:52 PM	#3
scottw Drives: 2011 SGM Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Blue Knob, PA Posts: 283 View My Garage	I know what your saying! This was on 10/2 at my house! Attached Images __________________

12-02-2011, 07:59 PM	#4
kunk1963 Inferno SS Drives: 2011 Inferno 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 496 View My Garage	Burrrrrr I like looking at Snow, just not being in it anymore. I grew up in Northern Indiana, Very Glad I live in TX now!!!! __________________ 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS 2011 Merlot Street Glide 2013 IOM ZL1 A6 w/Black Wheels, Order Pending USAF Retired & Lovin Life one day at a time!!!!

12-02-2011, 08:00 PM	#5
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	I concur. Drive it & enjoy the heck out of that permagrin maker. But do use the snow tires in winter! __________________

12-02-2011, 08:17 PM	#7
Vengeance Graphix Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 10,870	i hate snow... snow = evil lol __________________ Vengeance Graphix

12-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#2
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	I had one car that I garaged..I hated every minute I had to go by it on the way to the winter car. I couldn't agree more. Drive that car year round....but only with snow tires in the winter.

12-02-2011, 08:14 PM	#6
SRM New England Daily Driver Drives: 2010 2SS RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RI Posts: 290	My car is heading into it's 3rd winter. I did not pay all that money for my 2SS RS to sit around and do nothing.

12-02-2011, 08:28 PM	#9
Kite31 Drives: 11' 2SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 398	This is way back when I had my silver one. __________________

12-02-2011, 08:42 PM	#10
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	Until you find out for yourself how poor the traction is when these tires are cold you find it hard to believe. After experiencing it you become skittish about driving on them if it's even close to being cold. Yet people will swear they raced the Iditarod on these tires with no problems. They must be better drivers than me. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

12-02-2011, 08:47 PM	#12
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	I am so dreading my first snow drive in this car..... __________________

12-02-2011, 08:48 PM	#13
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	I don't really have to deal with snow here, but I do have a daily driver that, while not as nice as my Camaro, is still really fun to drive. Plus, my Camaro is always clean, and it's in no way a garage queen.

12-02-2011, 08:55 PM	#14
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	I have no problem driving mine in the snow. That said I had to buy a truck recently to tow my race car, and my building SUCKS about plowing out the lot so its likely the Camaro will stay parked in the snow this year, just for practical reasons. That said anytime its not snowing it will be out! Luckily I have a garage for it as well hehe. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin