Pirelli Scorpions or All season tires? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rich Gonz · 07-30-2013, 07:22 AM

As I have mentioned in another thread, I'm going to have to get new tires soon. Here in New York we get some snow come winter, and I know the SS with PZeros (worn out as well) won't handle well. I was wondering if any of you can show me some pictures with the SS having scorpions or how the scorpions fair once the weather starts to warm up again.

Side note: if the scorpions aren't that good once it dries/warms up, is there a good and reliable tire that anyone can vouch for? I guess an all season tire would fit those standards, but I'm kind of a newbie to the whole tire situation and need some help

Mr_Draco · 07-30-2013, 03:04 PM

The Scorpions (along with any other snow tire) are strictly a snow/ice tire only. They perform just as bad on dry roads (not to mention warm weather) as the Pzeros do in 6" of snow and ice. If you get Scorpions, you will need a second set of tires.

Also keep in mind, all seasons really don't cut it when it comes to serious snow fall and are meant mostly for milder climates that get some snow but not much.

evergrn · 07-30-2013, 03:20 PM

I had all seasons this past winter, and I fared pretty well. I only got stuck once coming home from work (i live in the country, where roads aren't plowed till hours after the snow is done). I'm using Toyo Proxies

Rich Gonz · 07-31-2013, 05:24 AM

I had the all season on my old 2LS and it was fine during the winter here, I only took it out in the snow a few times and by then the snow was all plowed/salted. So it looks like I might get a pair of all seasons or tought it up with new Pzero's this winter

Rudy@Tirerack · 07-31-2013, 09:21 AM

Keep in mind the Pirelli's are 10x better in snow over any all season tire. If you do go all season take a look at the Continetal Extreme DWS which have a reputation to be on of the best all seasons in snow.

Pro Stock John · 07-31-2013, 01:36 PM

I run Pirelli Ice + Snow starting Dec 1. They are great tires. I'll be going into my 2nd season with mine.

montreal2010yellow · 08-02-2013, 07:24 AM

I traded to Goodyear Eagle GT. I'm not using the car in the winter, but as for durability P-Zero's don't go far. I find these tires (All Season) much better handling and not sensible to truck gutters on highway, while P-Zero are very sensible to that. That's my 2 cents. Price is OK too.

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SPCBA · 08-02-2013, 10:37 AM

i would never recommend pirelli for a budget minded person...there are ALWAYS a comparable tire out there for less price.

07-30-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
Rich Gonz Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 214 View My Garage	Pirelli Scorpions or All season tires? As I have mentioned in another thread, I'm going to have to get new tires soon. Here in New York we get some snow come winter, and I know the SS with PZeros (worn out as well) won't handle well. I was wondering if any of you can show me some pictures with the SS having scorpions or how the scorpions fair once the weather starts to warm up again. Side note: if the scorpions aren't that good once it dries/warms up, is there a good and reliable tire that anyone can vouch for? I guess an all season tire would fit those standards, but I'm kind of a newbie to the whole tire situation and need some help __________________ GPI SS2 VVT Cam + supporting goodies installed by Jerry @ Ideal Garage, BBK 1 7/8 Long Tubes catless/resonator and muffler delete, CircleD 3200 Stall, CAI air intake, Rx Catch Can, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Hotchkis 1 Inch Springs and Sways, TSW Nurburgring wheels,

07-31-2013, 05:24 AM	#4
Rich Gonz Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: New York Posts: 214 View My Garage	I had the all season on my old 2LS and it was fine during the winter here, I only took it out in the snow a few times and by then the snow was all plowed/salted. So it looks like I might get a pair of all seasons or tought it up with new Pzero's this winter __________________ GPI SS2 VVT Cam + supporting goodies installed by Jerry @ Ideal Garage, BBK 1 7/8 Long Tubes catless/resonator and muffler delete, CircleD 3200 Stall, CAI air intake, Rx Catch Can, Vmax Ported Throttle Body, Hotchkis 1 Inch Springs and Sways, TSW Nurburgring wheels,

07-31-2013, 01:36 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I run Pirelli Ice + Snow starting Dec 1. They are great tires. I'll be going into my 2nd season with mine. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-02-2013, 07:24 AM	#7
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I traded to Goodyear Eagle GT. I'm not using the car in the winter, but as for durability P-Zero's don't go far. I find these tires (All Season) much better handling and not sensible to truck gutters on highway, while P-Zero are very sensible to that. That's my 2 cents. Price is OK too. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

08-02-2013, 10:37 AM	#8
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	i would never recommend pirelli for a budget minded person...there are ALWAYS a comparable tire out there for less price. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

07-30-2013, 03:04 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,181	The Scorpions (along with any other snow tire) are strictly a snow/ice tire only. They perform just as bad on dry roads (not to mention warm weather) as the Pzeros do in 6" of snow and ice. If you get Scorpions, you will need a second set of tires. Also keep in mind, all seasons really don't cut it when it comes to serious snow fall and are meant mostly for milder climates that get some snow but not much.

07-30-2013, 03:20 PM	#3
evergrn Drives: 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 53	I had all seasons this past winter, and I fared pretty well. I only got stuck once coming home from work (i live in the country, where roads aren't plowed till hours after the snow is done). I'm using Toyo Proxies

07-31-2013, 09:21 AM	#5
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Keep in mind the Pirelli's are 10x better in snow over any all season tire. If you do go all season take a look at the Continetal Extreme DWS which have a reputation to be on of the best all seasons in snow.