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VRYALT3R3D · 02-25-2013, 12:42 AM

I am looking into the possibility of getting a ZL1 but it would be daily driven and be used in the snow(when it snows!).

Has anyone driven their ZL1 in the snow winter inter tires(Blizzaks...)? How was it?

thx

AdamZ · 02-25-2013, 12:44 AM

Well, have you driven your SS in the snow? Have you used Blizzaks on your SS?

Would be the same

VRYALT3R3D · 02-25-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamZ

Well, have you driven your SS in the snow? Have you used Blizzaks on your SS?

Would be the same

I cancelled my order for a 2SS. Never driven one in the snow.

I call it Vera · 02-25-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VRYALT3R3D

I cancelled my order for a 2SS. Never driven one in the snow.

Actually, I argue that it would be like the SS, only worse.

It's sooo easy to use the HP in this car, that you would need to be extra cautious in snow.

I'm getting a set of winter/ snow tires for mine, but I don't have it yet.

Happy_Dan · 02-25-2013, 07:06 AM

I am sure that a lot of the testing was done int he snow. It is a heavy car. With snow tires and some discipline, I bet it's as good as most rear wheel drive cars. I wouldn't want to drive mine in the snow, but I am lucky enough that I don't have to. Tires are the most important factor in this equation I think.

hawk02 · 02-25-2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

It's sooo easy to use the HP in this car, that you would need to be extra cautious in snow.

Amen!

I can tell you first hand having owned both an SS and now ZL1, the ZL1 has a ton more torque with about the same amount of weight in the rear end. Even with snow tires, I would be very hesitant to drive my ZL1 in anything but light snow. Be sure to get yourself a few bags of kitty litter to throw in the trunk. For me, I'll stick to driving my pick-up truck in the snow and leave the ZL1 in the garage.

Tyler H · 02-25-2013, 08:50 AM

The car has a very advanced TCS system. With snow shoes and a bit of driver awareness I think you will be fine. It's only as powerful as your right foot. Just take off the cement block off in the winter.

toyosuprablue · 02-25-2013, 08:56 AM

I have Blizzaks on my ZL1. Drove it to New York from Michigan with a few inches of snow on the ground. Handled really well and the traction control kicked in when it should. I'm not worried about taking it anywhere in the snow.

I call it Vera · 02-25-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toyosuprablue

I have Blizzaks on my ZL1. Drove it to New York from Michigan with a few inches of snow on the ground. Handled really well and the traction control kicked in when it should. I'm not worried about taking it anywhere in the snow.

Oh! You're killing me.

What size tires and rims for Blizzaks did you choose?

lopoetve · 02-25-2013, 09:32 AM

I've had it get fishy in cold weather with a touch of rain, and that was with Mode 1 on.

I'd be scared to try it in anything more, and I drove a modified F-body for 2 years in the snow.

pumpkinrancho · 02-25-2013, 10:20 AM

I have a set of 18 wheels with 235/60/18 hankooks that were on my 1ss, they fit fine and were skinny enough to chew right thru the snow.

Frid · 02-25-2013, 10:29 AM

Haven't seen snow in SC for awhile so I would have to say no....no I haven't

JFWJR179 · 02-25-2013, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRYALT3R3D

I am looking into the possibility of getting a ZL1 but it would be daily driven and be used in the snow(when it snows!).

Has anyone driven their ZL1 in the snow winter inter tires(Blizzaks...)? How was it?

thx

congrats on considering to buy a ZL1
BUT
Personally I would not want to use it as a daily driver and or in the snow.

I'm just saying.

Sven59 · 02-25-2013, 10:45 AM

The other consideration is that the ZL1 is lower, good chance of scraping the bottom.

02-25-2013, 12:42 AM	#1
VRYALT3R3D Drives: 2015 GT, 1LE next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North America Posts: 194	ZL1 and snow. I am looking into the possibility of getting a ZL1 but it would be daily driven and be used in the snow(when it snows!). Has anyone driven their ZL1 in the snow winter inter tires(Blizzaks...)? How was it? thx

02-25-2013, 09:32 AM	#10
lopoetve Drives: 2001 Firebird Formula, 2011 Triumph Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Posts: 104	I've had it get fishy in cold weather with a touch of rain, and that was with Mode 1 on. I'd be scared to try it in anything more, and I drove a modified F-body for 2 years in the snow. __________________ Sold: 2001 Firebird Formula - Stranoed from end to end. - SOLD 2011 Street Triple R - das bike. 2013 Camaro ZL1 - Delivered! 6 months and worth every cent!

02-25-2013, 10:20 AM	#11
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	I have a set of 18 wheels with 235/60/18 hankooks that were on my 1ss, they fit fine and were skinny enough to chew right thru the snow. __________________

02-25-2013, 10:29 AM	#12
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	Haven't seen snow in SC for awhile so I would have to say no....no I haven't __________________

02-25-2013, 10:45 AM	#14
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	The other consideration is that the ZL1 is lower, good chance of scraping the bottom. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

02-25-2013, 12:44 AM	#2
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Well, have you driven your SS in the snow? Have you used Blizzaks on your SS? Would be the same

02-25-2013, 07:06 AM	#5
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	I am sure that a lot of the testing was done int he snow. It is a heavy car. With snow tires and some discipline, I bet it's as good as most rear wheel drive cars. I wouldn't want to drive mine in the snow, but I am lucky enough that I don't have to. Tires are the most important factor in this equation I think.

02-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#7
Tyler H XLR8TNG Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Calgary,Ab Posts: 371	The car has a very advanced TCS system. With snow shoes and a bit of driver awareness I think you will be fine. It's only as powerful as your right foot. Just take off the cement block off in the winter.

02-25-2013, 08:56 AM	#8
toyosuprablue Account Suspended Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 370 View My Garage	I have Blizzaks on my ZL1. Drove it to New York from Michigan with a few inches of snow on the ground. Handled really well and the traction control kicked in when it should. I'm not worried about taking it anywhere in the snow.