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YYZ · 11-30-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by razors

trying to get some winter tires (in nova scotia) every chev dealership says I can't go with 18" tires and rims that I must go with 20"s I have a 2lt rs. front tires are different size than back. They also say I can't put same size winter tires all around they must be different in front and back. Any feedback??

I have a 2LT RS, and I put on 18's for winters. See above pics. There's no reason why you can't put on 18's. the dealer is jsut trying to make a quick buck off ya. Alot of people on here have 18" winters on..and quite a few have bought theirs from tirerack.com (Like myself).

Hope that helps.

YYZ · 11-30-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by razors

did you have to have tps installed or did yours work ok?

I didn't order mine with the TPMS...originally I thought mine accidentally came with them because no lights came on. But now just the tpms light comes on in the dash. Will just have to live with that till spring time. Other than that, no problems at all!

TheCaptain · 11-30-2009, 11:08 PM

Lucky! I wish i could drive a Camaro in the winter!

I made the mistake of not driving my Cobalt SS in the winter for the 3 years i had it. Eh, only a little bit of regret.

GrimKeeper · 12-01-2009, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by razors

did you have to have tps installed or did yours work ok?

I did not get the TPMS sensors either.

Spiv · 12-06-2009, 12:29 PM

I've recently decided to drive my car in the winter.
Where can I go to find good/cheap rims? I'll be going with the Firestone Winterforce tires as well.

I was told by some of my local car gurus that I wouldn't need to change the rims, and just washing them frequently in the winter will stop the rims from suffering any damge from salt and such. True or not?

YYZ · 12-06-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiv

I've recently decided to drive my car in the winter.
Where can I go to find good/cheap rims? I'll be going with the Firestone Winterforce tires as well.

I was told by some of my local car gurus that I wouldn't need to change the rims, and just washing them frequently in the winter will stop the rims from suffering any damge from salt and such. True or not?

Are you planning on mounting winter rubber on your summer (stock) rims..and then come spring..re-mounting the summer rubber back on? If so...constantly removing and the re-placing rubber on rims is bad for the rims. It's jsut extra wear and tear on the rims and over time, the rims could possibly warp from the extra wear and tear. Plus if you get a winter set of rims..you can change your tires your self without having to re-mount and re-balance every change of season. If you spend a few extra bucks now...you'll thank yourself later...just my opinion..

chevyridinghigh · 12-06-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YYZ

Are you planning on mounting winter rubber on your summer (stock) rims..and then come spring..re-mounting the summer rubber back on? If so...constantly removing and the re-placing rubber on rims is bad for the rims. It's jsut extra wear and tear on the rims and over time, the rims could possibly warp from the extra wear and tear. Plus if you get a winter set of rims..you can change your tires your self without having to re-mount and re-balance every change of season. If you spend a few extra bucks now...you'll thank yourself later...just my opinion..

I'm no car expert, but the idea that remounting rubber to your rims once a year will cause warping sounds ridiculous. If you can drive like a maniac on them 3/4 of the year, then you can change the rubber on them once a year.

Ravirn · 12-11-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by YYZ

So I decided to put my Winter Tires on today (I know...you are all going to hate me for driving this car in the winter) Anyway, here are some pics...they are not the greatest..but I think the tires look ok for just winter use.

I got the rims and rubber from tirerack

No hate here! Those are exceptionally nice winter rims.
Gives a man ideas, it does!

Sterling · 12-11-2009, 02:04 AM

I bought a set of the heritage rims for mine and put the Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice tires on them earlier this week. I had a 45 minute drive home from work the next morning in a snowstorm and didn't spin or slide once, but did get to see lots of other cars smashed up on the way.

Spiv · 12-11-2009, 03:58 PM

Did anyone bother getting the TPMS for their winters?
Tirerack says you can use the ones already installed on your winter ones? Should I bother or no? I really didn't think it was a big issue.

YYZ · 12-11-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spiv

Did anyone bother getting the TPMS for their winters?
Tirerack says you can use the ones already installed on your winter ones? Should I bother or no? I really didn't think it was a big issue.

I didn't bother getting them...I'll just have to live with a light on all winter :P

11-30-2009, 11:08 PM	#31
TheCaptain N7 Spectre Drives: 14 ATS Performance 3.6L AWD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 2,734 View My Garage	Lucky! I wish i could drive a Camaro in the winter! I made the mistake of not driving my Cobalt SS in the winter for the 3 years i had it. Eh, only a little bit of regret. __________________

12-06-2009, 12:29 PM	#33
Spiv Why you gotta be hatin'? Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 248	I've recently decided to drive my car in the winter. Where can I go to find good/cheap rims? I'll be going with the Firestone Winterforce tires as well. I was told by some of my local car gurus that I wouldn't need to change the rims, and just washing them frequently in the winter will stop the rims from suffering any damge from salt and such. True or not? __________________ Hazman!!! Thx for the sig! We all have Camaro syndrome, I just suffer from the z28 strand.

12-11-2009, 02:04 AM	#37
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	I bought a set of the heritage rims for mine and put the Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice tires on them earlier this week. I had a 45 minute drive home from work the next morning in a snowstorm and didn't spin or slide once, but did get to see lots of other cars smashed up on the way. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

12-11-2009, 03:58 PM	#38
Spiv Why you gotta be hatin'? Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 248	Did anyone bother getting the TPMS for their winters? Tirerack says you can use the ones already installed on your winter ones? Should I bother or no? I really didn't think it was a big issue. __________________ Hazman!!! Thx for the sig! We all have Camaro syndrome, I just suffer from the z28 strand.

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