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S1rPunch · 12-28-2012, 05:05 PM

Hi all,

Firstly Happy Holidays!!

This is my first winter in Seattle and Camaro V6 is the only car I have. I recently swapped out summer tires and bought Continental DWS all seasons and using them with stock 20" staggered RS config.
I was wondering will the car hold its own on way to Stevens/Snoqualmie pass? I am planning to go there for skiing or to Levensworth in few days and was wondering should I get a rental or drive mine.

Also, I see all these instructions about compulsory chains on I90. Is it advised to use chain on Camaro considering my 20" alloys?

Regards...

Caddyroger · 12-28-2012, 08:09 PM

You may have to have chains if it snowing and no you can not use chains on your Camaro.

Wabbit · 12-28-2012, 09:14 PM

There is a link on WSDOT (somewhere) for something called Tire Socks which are approved as a chain substitute and work on cars that are not able to have chains. I looked at them and it is a neat concept. I don't remember where I saw them, but I'm sure it will turn up in a search somewhere.

Ladybugsmom · 12-29-2012, 08:27 AM

Honestly, I would rent an SUV for a day to go skiing ...

Welcome to the great PNW!!

Pflyn lo · 12-29-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

Honestly, I would rent an SUV for a day to go skiing ...

Welcome to the great PNW!!

I agree with ladybug. Why risk your camaro when a rental will do the job.

Steve Dallas · 12-29-2012, 10:29 AM

I had Continental DWS as well, and they did quite well. The only problem I had was icy roads, as any car/truck would have issues with. In 3" to 1' snow that was fresh or slighly packed or slushy, handled quite well and more than enough traction to get around.

12-28-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
S1rPunch Drives: 2013 2LT/AGM/Gray Int/RS/Nav Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 36	Driving Camaro to Snoqualmie/Stevens Pass Hi all, Firstly Happy Holidays!! This is my first winter in Seattle and Camaro V6 is the only car I have. I recently swapped out summer tires and bought Continental DWS all seasons and using them with stock 20" staggered RS config. I was wondering will the car hold its own on way to Stevens/Snoqualmie pass? I am planning to go there for skiing or to Levensworth in few days and was wondering should I get a rental or drive mine. Also, I see all these instructions about compulsory chains on I90. Is it advised to use chain on Camaro considering my 20" alloys? Regards...

12-28-2012, 08:09 PM	#2
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	You may have to have chains if it snowing and no you can not use chains on your Camaro. __________________ Caddy

12-28-2012, 09:14 PM	#3
Wabbit Drives: 2013 2LT/RS SIM/Grey lnt/Sun/Nav Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: In my car as much as I can Posts: 783 View My Garage	There is a link on WSDOT (somewhere) for something called Tire Socks which are approved as a chain substitute and work on cars that are not able to have chains. I looked at them and it is a neat concept. I don't remember where I saw them, but I'm sure it will turn up in a search somewhere. __________________ Rally Stripes - Check Hockey Stripes - Check Gills - Check Ambient Lighting - Saving my $$$ now

12-29-2012, 08:27 AM	#4
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	Honestly, I would rent an SUV for a day to go skiing ... Welcome to the great PNW!! __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

12-29-2012, 10:29 AM	#6
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I had Continental DWS as well, and they did quite well. The only problem I had was icy roads, as any car/truck would have issues with. In 3" to 1' snow that was fresh or slighly packed or slushy, handled quite well and more than enough traction to get around. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.