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Grdian · 09-01-2009, 01:26 PM

Winter driving in Canada with the RS wheels, is not recommended. Any suggestions on some alternatives and where to buy? (dont want to spend a fortune) Also need to match the size as to not mess with the odometer reading. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

zen · 09-01-2009, 01:35 PM

Try Tire Rack for a set of wheels and tires, (tirerack.com)

haleyd · 09-01-2009, 01:35 PM

i'm wondering the same thing... although if i remember correctly, i think someone suggested to me, pirelli scorpion tires... but they are expensive.

6liter · 09-01-2009, 03:25 PM

i love florida

haleyd · 09-02-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 6liter

i love florida

i do too. that's why i spent the whole afternoon yesterday looking for apartments there.

i plan to move some time next year... maybe... but i can't decide on where yet... florida?... cali?...hawaii?... not sure.

1998 Brickyard · 09-02-2009, 10:53 AM

I bought a set of take off's from an LS on eBay for $800 shipped.
They will fit exactly and they are all season.
Plus they are steel so I'm not worrying about the salt ruining my RS rims.

ckaram · 09-03-2009, 05:14 AM

Hey brickyard, you doing snows or all-seasons?

*DGthe3* · 09-05-2009, 12:52 PM

There are several threads regarding suggestions for winter winter conditions. Most popular choice is to get a beater. Since not everyone can do this, next best is to get winter wheels and tires. Winter wheels are heavier, narrower, and smaller in diameter. They help cut through deeper snow. Plus, you don't have to expose your alloy wheels to the salt they put on the roads. Last option is a set of winter or all season tires for the rims that came with the car. The 20" wheels will not work as well in the snow, and it is not recommended to be swapping tires on and off a rim.

You live in Vancouver so you can probably get away with all seasons, unless you like heading up the mountains.

Cyber_Gray_Autobot · 09-05-2009, 01:28 PM

I am in the same boat as you (2LT RS V6 Manual) but with much more snow (Tdot Canada).

I am going to purchase 18 inch rims with a set of 225 60 18 tires. I believe the rim thickness should be 8 inches. The bolt pattern is 5 x 120, though I am not sure about the offset.

tones2SS · 09-05-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by haleyd

i do too. that's why i spent the whole afternoon yesterday looking for apartments there.

i plan to move some time next year... maybe... but i can't decide on where yet... florida?... cali?...hawaii?... not sure.

Very nice. I like your thinking. I hate the snow/winter time as well. When I retire, it's either Cali or Florida. Make sure you have enough "back-up" money in your account, especially if going to Cali or Florida. Both states are in BIG trouble as far as finances/jobs go.
GOOD LUCK!!!

marcajrfan · 09-05-2009, 09:41 PM

tire rack had some nice 18" black rims and winter firestone m,b and shipped for less than 900 pluss you can see what the rims look like on your car. go to the snow or wineter tire section and look under combos

mrgoombatts · 09-05-2009, 10:20 PM

All the ny drivers I am worried about having summer tires in the winter but the way I look at it is THe last 2 or 3 years it has snowed like 3 or 4 times the whole winter. Maybe one of those storms was significant of like 8 inches or more.Also in nyc the streets usually get plowed right away . My only concern is going to be the salt. I actuALLY love driving in the snow> I have been trying to get my jeep to slip and slide alittle but it wont budge. Lol i cannot wait to do some donuts in my new camaro. I just hope i will be able to drive this thing in the snow and not just spin my back tires and go nowhere because of this so called summer tires crap. One last thing i have never heard of a car that doesnt come with a spare tire till now thaT really sucks. im not paying 180 for a donut.

haleyd · 09-05-2009, 10:49 PM

i really wish gm would allow us to just order the RS package WITHOUT the 20" wheels. i don't know much about what it would take to buy smaller rims and tires and use them in the winter, so if i could have just bought them from the get go it would be a lot less complicated.

*DGthe3* · 09-07-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mrgoombatts

All the ny drivers I am worried about having summer tires in the winter but the way I look at it is THe last 2 or 3 years it has snowed like 3 or 4 times the whole winter. Maybe one of those storms was significant of like 8 inches or more.Also in nyc the streets usually get plowed right away

In addition to the snow, winter tires get much better grip on ice and even do better on cold pavement.

09-01-2009, 01:26 PM	#1
Grdian Drives: 1lt RS, CGM, con, bos, sunroof Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4 View My Garage	RS wheels and Winter driving Winter driving in Canada with the RS wheels, is not recommended. Any suggestions on some alternatives and where to buy? (dont want to spend a fortune) Also need to match the size as to not mess with the odometer reading. any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

09-02-2009, 10:53 AM	#6
1998 Brickyard Drives: 2010 RS & 1998 Brickyard SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 140 View My Garage	I bought a set of take off's from an LS on eBay for $800 shipped. They will fit exactly and they are all season. Plus they are steel so I'm not worrying about the salt ruining my RS rims. __________________ 1LT/RS, Rally Yellow, Black Interior, Auto, Convenience Pkg, Black Rally Stripes. 1100 2/26/09 2000 3/26/09 3000 3/26/09 3100 4/30/09 3300 4/30/09 3400 5/7/09 3800 5/14/09 - 2G1FB1EV3A9110149 4200 5/23/09 4800 6/2/09 Almost here... 5000 6/3/09 6000 6/4/09

09-03-2009, 05:14 AM	#7
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Hey brickyard, you doing snows or all-seasons? __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

09-05-2009, 12:52 PM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	There are several threads regarding suggestions for winter winter conditions. Most popular choice is to get a beater. Since not everyone can do this, next best is to get winter wheels and tires. Winter wheels are heavier, narrower, and smaller in diameter. They help cut through deeper snow. Plus, you don't have to expose your alloy wheels to the salt they put on the roads. Last option is a set of winter or all season tires for the rims that came with the car. The 20" wheels will not work as well in the snow, and it is not recommended to be swapping tires on and off a rim. You live in Vancouver so you can probably get away with all seasons, unless you like heading up the mountains. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

09-05-2009, 09:41 PM	#11
marcajrfan Drives: 2012 crt lt 1 rs,silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 238 View My Garage	tire rack had some nice 18" black rims and winter firestone m,b and shipped for less than 900 pluss you can see what the rims look like on your car. go to the snow or wineter tire section and look under combos __________________

09-01-2009, 01:35 PM	#2
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	Try Tire Rack for a set of wheels and tires, (tirerack.com)

09-01-2009, 01:35 PM	#3
haleyd determined future owner Drives: 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northeast indiana Posts: 512	i'm wondering the same thing... although if i remember correctly, i think someone suggested to me, pirelli scorpion tires... but they are expensive.

09-01-2009, 03:25 PM	#4
6liter Drives: BLK Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 913 View My Garage	i love florida

09-05-2009, 01:28 PM	#9
Cyber_Gray_Autobot Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 97	I am in the same boat as you (2LT RS V6 Manual) but with much more snow (Tdot Canada). I am going to purchase 18 inch rims with a set of 225 60 18 tires. I believe the rim thickness should be 8 inches. The bolt pattern is 5 x 120, though I am not sure about the offset.

09-05-2009, 10:20 PM	#12
mrgoombatts Drives: jeep srt8 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 108	All the ny drivers I am worried about having summer tires in the winter but the way I look at it is THe last 2 or 3 years it has snowed like 3 or 4 times the whole winter. Maybe one of those storms was significant of like 8 inches or more.Also in nyc the streets usually get plowed right away . My only concern is going to be the salt. I actuALLY love driving in the snow> I have been trying to get my jeep to slip and slide alittle but it wont budge. Lol i cannot wait to do some donuts in my new camaro. I just hope i will be able to drive this thing in the snow and not just spin my back tires and go nowhere because of this so called summer tires crap. One last thing i have never heard of a car that doesnt come with a spare tire till now thaT really sucks. im not paying 180 for a donut.

09-05-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
haleyd determined future owner Drives: 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northeast indiana Posts: 512	i really wish gm would allow us to just order the RS package WITHOUT the 20" wheels. i don't know much about what it would take to buy smaller rims and tires and use them in the winter, so if i could have just bought them from the get go it would be a lot less complicated.

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