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ruffian23 · 05-04-2011, 01:03 AM

Hello - I currently live in Washington State, and my Camaro is my only car. I am considering applying for a job in Denver. If I got snow tires for the winter, would it be feasible for me to live in Colorado and drive my Camaro year-round? I have experience driving in snow, but not with this car - my former vehicles had 4-wheel-drive. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

tom692010 · 05-04-2011, 07:00 AM

I've been driving my Camaro everyday since I got it. I have studded 18 snow tires but honestly depending on where you plan on moving to The snow really isn't an issue. The mountains get pounded but down below 7500 ft not bad at all. I start out in 2nd shift right to 4th and have had no issues.

Clint@A.I.R. · 05-04-2011, 10:43 AM

In the extreme, there would be only 4 to 5 days out of the entire year that a Camaro with snow tires would not be able to get around... And on those days ur boss isn't either.. So day off

More reason to move here ha !

Clint

*The Stig* · 05-04-2011, 10:55 AM

Im currently finishing up school in north western PA (Erie area). I have 20" pirrelli scorpion snow and ice. ZERO problems. We've had a foot and a half of snow overnight, ice, etc and she's handled just fine. Just turn off traction control and keep a light foot on the pedal. No problems.

*note: the reason I turn off traction control is because it actually makes driving in the snow harder. When you get stuck, traction control kicks in and adjusts the amount of power each rear wheel gets (giving you an unequal amount if power to the wheels, say 70% for the rear left and 30% for rear right). What this does is, once your wheels catch, you go shooting off at some random angle. Its much easier to drive with traction control off and using 1st or 2nd gear to work your way out of it.

BlackIce1066 · 05-04-2011, 01:00 PM

For Colorado, yeah we really only have 4-5 days of really bad snjow. Other days are snowy but it melts by mid day. Get the all season Continentals. Thats what I plan to get. I drive mine all year around but I had a truck for the bad days.

WYcamaro · 05-04-2011, 01:10 PM

I have studless snow's and have had no issues in the winter, both in Wyoming and Colorado. Get some good tires and you'll be fine. All seasons might be a bit sketchy during those bad days but they don't happen that often.

ruffian23 · 05-04-2011, 04:09 PM

Great, thank you all so much for your feedback and tips! Sounds like it shouldn't be too much to worry about.

tom692010 · 05-05-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by WYcamaro

I have studless snow's and have had no issues in the winter, both in Wyoming and Colorado. Get some good tires and you'll be fine. All seasons might be a bit sketchy during those bad days but they don't happen that often.

Chris and I are the men in Colorado....we drive no matter what. Look he even drives at the drag strip with his snow tires.

WYcamaro · 05-05-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tom692010

Chris and I are the men in Colorado....we drive no matter what. Look he even drives at the drag strip with his snow tires.

That we are, now if you'll excuse me I'm late for my kilt fitting.....

tom692010 · 05-05-2011, 05:07 PM

Real men admit to wearing kilts......

tom692010 · 05-05-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffian23

Great, thank you all so much for your feedback and tips! Sounds like it shouldn't be too much to worry about.

Funny I'd like to move up there with the wife one day.Maybe when the kids are gone and we retire.

WYcamaro · 05-06-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tom692010

Real men admit to wearing kilts......

No, real men wear nothing underneath...

pumpkinrancho · 05-07-2011, 03:37 AM

Damn Chris thats a lot of information.

Lazzzr · 05-07-2011, 09:32 AM

I bought blizzak's and new rims from tire rack. For a little extra they will put in tpms sensors. It was cheaper and better to get the wheel and tire combo in 18" instead of trying to get good 20" snow tires. The overall Hight is almost the same. The car was just as good in light snow to about 8" as my Acura MDX (with all seasons).

tom692010 · 05-07-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazzzr

I bought blizzak's and new rims from tire rack. For a little extra they will put in tpms sensors. It was cheaper and better to get the wheel and tire combo in 18" instead of trying to get good 20" snow tires. The overall Hight is almost the same. The car was just as good in light snow to about 8" as my Acura MDX (with all seasons).

Agree on the size,my snows are 18".and will be used for my dr too. Most people don't even see the difference.

05-04-2011, 01:03 AM	#1
ruffian23 Drives: 2010 Black 2LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 120	Contemplating a move to Colorado - need advice. Hello - I currently live in Washington State, and my Camaro is my only car. I am considering applying for a job in Denver. If I got snow tires for the winter, would it be feasible for me to live in Colorado and drive my Camaro year-round? I have experience driving in snow, but not with this car - my former vehicles had 4-wheel-drive. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

05-04-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
The Stig Fireproof Moderator Drives: a PBM camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 26,640 View My Garage	Im currently finishing up school in north western PA (Erie area). I have 20" pirrelli scorpion snow and ice. ZERO problems. We've had a foot and a half of snow overnight, ice, etc and she's handled just fine. Just turn off traction control and keep a light foot on the pedal. No problems. *note: the reason I turn off traction control is because it actually makes driving in the snow harder. When you get stuck, traction control kicks in and adjusts the amount of power each rear wheel gets (giving you an unequal amount if power to the wheels, say 70% for the rear left and 30% for rear right). What this does is, once your wheels catch, you go shooting off at some random angle. Its much easier to drive with traction control off and using 1st or 2nd gear to work your way out of it. __________________ thanks for the sig Russ

05-04-2011, 01:00 PM	#5
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 1,257	For Colorado, yeah we really only have 4-5 days of really bad snjow. Other days are snowy but it melts by mid day. Get the all season Continentals. Thats what I plan to get. I drive mine all year around but I had a truck for the bad days. __________________

05-04-2011, 01:10 PM	#6
WYcamaro Drives: in reverse Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm Lost.... Posts: 195	I have studless snow's and have had no issues in the winter, both in Wyoming and Colorado. Get some good tires and you'll be fine. All seasons might be a bit sketchy during those bad days but they don't happen that often. __________________ 14.345@Bandimere DA corrected 13.018... in 225/60 18 SNOW TIRES!!

05-07-2011, 03:37 AM	#13
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 13 ZL1,67 & 69 Camaros, 73 ta 455 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Damn Chris thats a lot of information. __________________

05-04-2011, 07:00 AM	#2
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	I've been driving my Camaro everyday since I got it. I have studded 18 snow tires but honestly depending on where you plan on moving to The snow really isn't an issue. The mountains get pounded but down below 7500 ft not bad at all. I start out in 2nd shift right to 4th and have had no issues.

05-04-2011, 10:43 AM	#3
Clint@A.I.R. Account Suspended Drives: 99' Camaro 404 TT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wheat Ridge Posts: 324	In the extreme, there would be only 4 to 5 days out of the entire year that a Camaro with snow tires would not be able to get around... And on those days ur boss isn't either.. So day off More reason to move here ha ! Clint

05-04-2011, 04:09 PM	#7
ruffian23 Drives: 2010 Black 2LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 120	Great, thank you all so much for your feedback and tips! Sounds like it shouldn't be too much to worry about.

05-05-2011, 05:07 PM	#10
tom692010 Account Suspended Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Here Posts: 1,404	Real men admit to wearing kilts......

05-07-2011, 09:32 AM	#14
Lazzzr Drives: Can't upload new car pics!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 65 View My Garage	I bought blizzak's and new rims from tire rack. For a little extra they will put in tpms sensors. It was cheaper and better to get the wheel and tire combo in 18" instead of trying to get good 20" snow tires. The overall Hight is almost the same. The car was just as good in light snow to about 8" as my Acura MDX (with all seasons).

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