For those that say PZeros are "ok" in the snow - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rogue Leader · 01-15-2010, 11:37 AM

http://jalopnik.com/5449015/video-th...eed-snow-tires

If you are thinking about it I don't think you need any more proof why thats completely stupid.

8ty8 ls1 · 01-15-2010, 11:28 PM

that's why i got some blizzaks

Sherwood SS · 01-15-2010, 11:32 PM

Sounds like he is taping the video on a tractor

*The_Blur* · 01-15-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherwood SS

Sounds like he is taping the video on a tractor

It really does.

mtcwby · 01-15-2010, 11:57 PM

I can do the same thing in my 11,000# Dodge 4X4 with deep lug snow tires.
Doesn't matter so much what tires you have, it matters more about throttle and brake control. Any idiot can push the gas, it takes a real driver to finesse the pedal so the tires can hook up with all that power.

Ferrarimk13 · 01-27-2010, 10:10 PM

on a side note, that purple looks awesome!

chappy48 · 01-28-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

I can do the same thing in my 11,000# Dodge 4X4 with deep lug snow tires.
Doesn't matter so much what tires you have, it matters more about throttle and brake control. Any idiot can push the gas, it takes a real driver to finesse the pedal so the tires can hook up with all that power.

True...but anyone will agree that summer tires in the snow/ice/cold are walking death traps. Doesn't matter how good of a driver you are. I got stuck going up a very slight incline with an inch of snow when I still had the summer tires on. And as you can see, even when he completely stops applying any throttle the car still slides pretty far. These summer tires are like hard plastic in the cold.

mike25 · 01-28-2010, 11:32 AM

I give testimony that they are ****ing horrible in the snow.

yenkotown · 01-28-2010, 12:38 PM

That's why some states , like Colorado allow studded snow tires too.

D Vegas · 01-28-2010, 12:53 PM

P-Zeros have no traction in winter elements. I backed my car out of the garage to clean up after doing my suspension and almost didnt get it back it back in just sat there with the TC light blinking at me on the ice and my drive way is damn near flat.

DDustiNN · 01-28-2010, 01:55 PM

I tested mine on the first day it snowed here...

I will say that my SS has "Zero" traction in the snow, no matter how lightly I press the gas (I am a good snow driver). The only way I could move forward was basically at idle speed. And stopping = sliding at any speed.

However, on cold, dry streets, I do just fine. After a cold night, they may slip a little bit when you first get going, and they are a bit bumpy, but after 1 mile or so the tires seem to be warmed up and everything is fine. No more breaking free, no more bumps. This has been the case in sub-20° weather so far.

I am planning to get the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires next year (I still have another car this year for the winter).

76CamaroLT · 01-28-2010, 08:17 PM

Anyone who thinks it's possible hasn't tried it.

DTM · 01-30-2010, 04:51 AM

the problem with that video isn't the tires, it's that the GT-R is purple...

*Mindz* · 01-30-2010, 05:00 AM

warranty must be voided for painting it right? Everything else seems to void it.

01-15-2010, 11:37 AM	#1
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	For those that say PZeros are "ok" in the snow http://jalopnik.com/5449015/video-th...eed-snow-tires If you are thinking about it I don't think you need any more proof why thats completely stupid. __________________ 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

01-15-2010, 11:28 PM	#2
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	that's why i got some blizzaks __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

01-15-2010, 11:32 PM	#3
Sherwood SS Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 351	Sounds like he is taping the video on a tractor __________________ Black SS/RS - Magnaflow Comp Series, Eibach Suspension, Roto-Fab Intake

01-15-2010, 11:57 PM	#5
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	I can do the same thing in my 11,000# Dodge 4X4 with deep lug snow tires. Doesn't matter so much what tires you have, it matters more about throttle and brake control. Any idiot can push the gas, it takes a real driver to finesse the pedal so the tires can hook up with all that power. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

01-28-2010, 11:32 AM	#8
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	I give testimony that they are ****ing horrible in the snow. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

01-27-2010, 10:10 PM	#6
Ferrarimk13 Drives: Hopefully a Camaro in a year Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 727 View My Garage	on a side note, that purple looks awesome!

01-28-2010, 12:38 PM	#9
yenkotown Drives: Hyundai 2.0T 10 former Corvettes Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 68	That's why some states , like Colorado allow studded snow tires too.

01-28-2010, 12:53 PM	#10
D Vegas Drives: 2010 1LT/RS VR,1978 VW BUG CV Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA Posts: 124 View My Garage	P-Zeros have no traction in winter elements. I backed my car out of the garage to clean up after doing my suspension and almost didnt get it back it back in just sat there with the TC light blinking at me on the ice and my drive way is damn near flat.

01-28-2010, 01:55 PM	#11
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	I tested mine on the first day it snowed here... I will say that my SS has "Zero" traction in the snow, no matter how lightly I press the gas (I am a good snow driver). The only way I could move forward was basically at idle speed. And stopping = sliding at any speed. However, on cold, dry streets, I do just fine. After a cold night, they may slip a little bit when you first get going, and they are a bit bumpy, but after 1 mile or so the tires seem to be warmed up and everything is fine. No more breaking free, no more bumps. This has been the case in sub-20° weather so far. I am planning to get the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires next year (I still have another car this year for the winter).

01-28-2010, 08:17 PM	#12
76CamaroLT Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 96	Anyone who thinks it's possible hasn't tried it.

01-30-2010, 04:51 AM	#13
DTM DTMphotography Drives: 10' Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 585	the problem with that video isn't the tires, it's that the GT-R is purple... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS: 12.77 @ 111mph (muffler delete) - SOLD

01-30-2010, 05:00 AM	#14
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	warranty must be voided for painting it right? Everything else seems to void it. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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