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Originally Posted by imgntht

Hi all, new forum member from Chicago. I don't yet have a Camaro, doing my homework first.

I've tried doing some searches on the forum for this, but wasn't having much luck. I'm looking to go the 1LT automatic route (2013 MY). This would be my first RWD vehicle, having come only from FWD imports and currently an AWD Acadia. This next car would be my daily driver rain, snow, or shine. My commute is extremely short at only 5 stop and go miles and limited turns. My lack of RWD experience has me a bit hesitant, but I really want a sportier vehicle (hitting my mid-life crisis at 34! ), and want to stay with GM.

So I'm looking for some insight/experiences from current owners driving on wet roads, and various depths of snow.

• Are the stock tires on a 1LT good enough, or should I expect to buy some winter tires or the stock heritage rims/tires from an LS?
• Does the traction control help get you rolling from a stop in the snow? Up to how many inches of snow?
• Do any of you find it more manageable to manually shift gears with the automatic trans? I do this on my Acadia to help with braking.
• How prone to breaking loose on turns does the car feel in rain? Do you lose confidence in turns, or does the car have to be pushed hard to break loose in the rain?

I really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this subject. I'm sure I would adjust to whatever it has to offer after I drive it for awhile. But before I plunk down all the money on a new car, I want to make sure I'm making a good decision. I'll make sure to get some test drives in as I get closer to the time of purchasing. Thanks!

I can't speak much for the LT but can share my experience with the SS. I have hit snow a couple time while on long trips. It was only sluchy snow and was already rolling so didn't have any problem. This was with the stock Pirelli"s that come on it, not winter tires at all. As for rain it will lose traction accelerating even moderately but I also have 450 RWHP. It will hydro plane on standing water but again, these are summer tires.

I have seen discussions on thsi forum over the last few years and there are many people that drive their Camaro year round up north and in the NE. Many say it is not a problem, they just have an extra set of wheels with winter tires and go back to the summer tires in the spring. most say it is very good if you already know how to drive in snow and in your mid 30's in Chicago i'm guessing you have seen some snow before. If you aren't worried about teh salt and rinse it off now and then I think you would do fine with a LT equipped with snow tires.