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Zu.K · 09-01-2018, 02:46 PM

Currently have 245-all season tires on my 2012 Camaro. Any suggestions for purchasing winter tires before the season begins?

608RS · 09-01-2018, 02:54 PM

Where in IL are you? i have a a set of 18" Heritage wheels w/winter tires that will fit V6's

seishuku · 09-01-2018, 02:59 PM

You mean someone else drives their Camaro year round, besides me?

Not on my Camaro, but I've had great luck in the past with Nokian Hakkapeliitta... That was on my old 87 Nissan 200SX, 400+HP and had no issues in winter with that.

Generally any tire that's "winter" rated will be 10x better than any all season tire, though I've ran General Altimax all season tires in winter with great success on my old Nissan as well.

I actually just replaced my original 2011 OEM tires with General Altimax R43.

09-01-2018, 05:11 PM

Take a look at the nitto nt90w. My fourth winter, love these snow tires

Zu.K · 09-02-2018, 12:05 AM

@608RS- I’m in the Naperville/Aurora area, Ill message you & We can chat about those wheels you got!

Thanks for the insight guys Ill definitely take a look at the nitto’s as well as the OEM’s.

Cyber/Orange10 · 09-02-2018, 12:10 AM

General winter tires are great along with another set wheels....

xc_SS/RS · 09-02-2018, 09:35 AM

I have been running Blizzak DMV-1's in the winter. Highly recommend them, tons of grip and I never got stuck

608RS · 09-02-2018, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zu.K

@608RS- I’m in the Naperville/Aurora area, Ill message you & We can chat about those wheels you got!

Thanks for the insight guys Ill definitely take a look at the nitto’s as well as the OEM’s.

np, replied

Pro Stock John · 09-03-2018, 05:42 PM

Best is to get snow tires and and another set of wheels, just run them during the winter.

fly2hip8 · 09-06-2018, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Best is to get snow tires and and another set of wheels, just run them during the winter.

This is what I do.

In the winter I run Bridgestone blizzak. Awesome winter tires

hazy · 09-07-2018, 02:45 PM

I move to Denver from Houston last spring...never done snow before, but didn't have a winter vehicle. Camaro it is, I guess!

Picked up a set of factory wheels to have as my winter shoes, and purchased a set of Pirelli Scorpion Winters

Holy shit it's amazing how well it handles. I'm not racing thru town in the snow by any stretch, but for a ~475rwhp manual trans car, it blew my mind how well it handled the weather.

Whatever you do, don't use all-seasons; get a dedicated set of winter tires. Blizzaks or Scorpions seem to be the preferred. I looked for the Nokians, as they also have a good rep, but couldn't find any available in the size I wanted.

Getting a second set of wheels and a (quality) new set of rubber isn't going to be cheap, so be prepared to pay up. I was all in for ~1500 after rebates and deal hunting for both the wheels and tires. But, it's absolutely worth it for the ease of swapping, and peace of mind knowing that you're on true winter tires.

09-07-2018, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazy

I move to Denver from Houston last spring...never done snow before, but didn't have a winter vehicle. Camaro it is, I guess!

Picked up a set of factory wheels to have as my winter shoes, and purchased a set of Pirelli Scorpion Winters

Holy shit it's amazing how well it handles. I'm not racing thru town in the snow by any stretch, but for a ~475rwhp manual trans car, it blew my mind how well it handled the weather.

Whatever you do, don't use all-seasons; get a dedicated set of winter tires. Blizzaks or Scorpions seem to be the preferred. I looked for the Nokians, as they also have a good rep, but couldn't find any available in the size I wanted.

Getting a second set of wheels and a (quality) new set of rubber isn't going to be cheap, so be prepared to pay up. I was all in for ~1500 after rebates and deal hunting for both the wheels and tires. But, it's absolutely worth it for the ease of swapping, and peace of mind knowing that you're on true winter tires.

To each their own. I did the pirelli scorpions and HATED them, plus they only lasted 10k.

The statement about having 2 sets is on the money. I run all seasons and snows. I absolutely love the nittos, they did great on my v6 and v8. Plus they average 100 less per tire.

If you try to run the blizzak make sure you have the right rims, they dont offer a staggered fitment for our oe size. Yes they have them but for safety and proper snow yielding off the tires the tread style needs to match.

Jazzzed · 09-08-2018, 10:25 PM

I have run the Continental Winter Contact Si tires for the last two winters. Could be a sleeper. You can find them for a good price, and they don't wear quickly.

Pro Stock John · 09-10-2018, 11:31 PM

I have Scorpions, been very impressed with them.

09-01-2018, 02:46 PM	#1
Zu.K Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	Winter tires?? Currently have 245-all season tires on my 2012 Camaro. Any suggestions for purchasing winter tires before the season begins?

09-01-2018, 05:11 PM	#4
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Take a look at the nitto nt90w. My fourth winter, love these snow tires Attached Images

09-02-2018, 09:35 AM	#7
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	I have been running Blizzak DMV-1's in the winter. Highly recommend them, tons of grip and I never got stuck __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

09-03-2018, 05:42 PM	#9
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Best is to get snow tires and and another set of wheels, just run them during the winter. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

09-08-2018, 10:25 PM	#13
Jazzzed Drives: 2015 Camaro LT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 393	I have run the Continental Winter Contact Si tires for the last two winters. Could be a sleeper. You can find them for a good price, and they don't wear quickly. __________________

09-01-2018, 02:54 PM	#2
608RS Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Carol Stream IL Posts: 645	Where in IL are you? i have a a set of 18" Heritage wheels w/winter tires that will fit V6's

09-01-2018, 02:59 PM	#3
seishuku Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 75	You mean someone else drives their Camaro year round, besides me? Not on my Camaro, but I've had great luck in the past with Nokian Hakkapeliitta... That was on my old 87 Nissan 200SX, 400+HP and had no issues in winter with that. Generally any tire that's "winter" rated will be 10x better than any all season tire, though I've ran General Altimax all season tires in winter with great success on my old Nissan as well. I actually just replaced my original 2011 OEM tires with General Altimax R43.

09-02-2018, 12:05 AM	#5
Zu.K Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	@608RS- I’m in the Naperville/Aurora area, Ill message you & We can chat about those wheels you got! Thanks for the insight guys Ill definitely take a look at the nitto’s as well as the OEM’s.

09-02-2018, 12:10 AM	#6
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 211	General winter tires are great along with another set wheels....

09-07-2018, 02:45 PM	#11
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	I move to Denver from Houston last spring...never done snow before, but didn't have a winter vehicle. Camaro it is, I guess! Picked up a set of factory wheels to have as my winter shoes, and purchased a set of Pirelli Scorpion Winters Holy shit it's amazing how well it handles. I'm not racing thru town in the snow by any stretch, but for a ~475rwhp manual trans car, it blew my mind how well it handled the weather. Whatever you do, don't use all-seasons; get a dedicated set of winter tires. Blizzaks or Scorpions seem to be the preferred. I looked for the Nokians, as they also have a good rep, but couldn't find any available in the size I wanted. Getting a second set of wheels and a (quality) new set of rubber isn't going to be cheap, so be prepared to pay up. I was all in for ~1500 after rebates and deal hunting for both the wheels and tires. But, it's absolutely worth it for the ease of swapping, and peace of mind knowing that you're on true winter tires.

09-10-2018, 11:31 PM	#14
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	I have Scorpions, been very impressed with them. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800