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bluch · 10-18-2009, 05:53 PM

Ordered my winter tires from tirerack.com a while ago. Finally decided to install them this weekend as we have had some snow and colder temps lately. They fit well and I think they are going to handle the snow just fine.

They are Goodyear Ultra Grip P225/60R18 tires and 18X8 Rims

Anyway, if you guys have any questions just ask

ljustin293 · 10-18-2009, 06:03 PM

looks good to me

CamChick · 10-18-2009, 06:40 PM

still looking awesome! good luck on these roads

*DGthe3* · 10-19-2009, 11:23 AM

Did you get alloy wheels for winter driving?

Z28Taxman · 10-19-2009, 11:33 AM

I just put those same tires on my SS.

Vuron00 · 10-19-2009, 11:55 AM

Which wheels are those? I think those are the one's that I was looking at, but I'm thinking of getting them powder coated.

boxcar · 10-19-2009, 12:25 PM

bluch

Which wheels are those!

looks nice

bluch · 10-20-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Vuron00

Which wheels are those? I think those are the one's that I was looking at, but I'm thinking of getting them powder coated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxcar

bluch

Which wheels are those!

looks nice

They are the Sport Edition 3 18s from tirerack.com. I got them for $89 each, but I see they are up in price now. And yes I got alloys, they didn't have many choices in the steel department. I wanted to drive in the winter in style anyway

CanadianCamaro · 10-20-2009, 06:15 PM

Looks good. I'm curious about how it will handle in the snow given the power and everything that stabilitrac does on dry pavement (don't believe me? turn the system completely off and go for a drive).

Remember guys - 18's won't fit over the Brembos though.

Z28Taxman · 10-20-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianCamaro

Remember guys - 18's won't fit over the Brembos though.

The 18's I got from tire rack do clear the Brembos.

Laserjen · 10-20-2009, 06:24 PM

These are the tires I was considering, thanks for the photos of them (I wasn't sure how the 225/60R18 tires would look on the car, but they look good). How's the ride quality compared to the 20" Pirelli's?

bluch · 10-20-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Laserjen

These are the tires I was considering, thanks for the photos of them (I wasn't sure how the 225/60R18 tires would look on the car, but they look good). How's the ride quality compared to the 20" Pirelli's?

ride is a bit louder and rougher, but really...not that noticable (plus i am still driving on dry pavement, once it gets a little wet/snow i probably won't even be able to tell a difference)

the car sits the same height (or a bit higher) now. the rims are 2" smaller, but the tires are so much thicker and the tread is so much bigger it sits the same or higher than before.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Those are some serious meats you got there. Don't forget to give us word on how well it works out.

bluch · 10-20-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

Those are some serious meats you got there. Don't forget to give us word on how well it works out.

you need those serious meats for the kinda winters we have here

10-18-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	Winter Tires Installed on 2LT (w/PICS) Ordered my winter tires from tirerack.com a while ago. Finally decided to install them this weekend as we have had some snow and colder temps lately. They fit well and I think they are going to handle the snow just fine. They are Goodyear Ultra Grip P225/60R18 tires and 18X8 Rims Anyway, if you guys have any questions just ask __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day Last edited by bluch; 10-18-2009 at 07:21 PM.

10-19-2009, 11:23 AM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Did you get alloy wheels for winter driving? __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

10-19-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
Z28Taxman Drives: Black 99 Z28 Black '10 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 95	I just put those same tires on my SS. __________________ 99 Black Z28 '10 Black 2SS/RS on order 7/3/09, Delivered 9/21

10-20-2009, 06:15 PM	#9
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Looks good. I'm curious about how it will handle in the snow given the power and everything that stabilitrac does on dry pavement (don't believe me? turn the system completely off and go for a drive). Remember guys - 18's won't fit over the Brembos though. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

10-20-2009, 06:24 PM	#11
Laserjen Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: MD Posts: 203	These are the tires I was considering, thanks for the photos of them (I wasn't sure how the 225/60R18 tires would look on the car, but they look good). How's the ride quality compared to the 20" Pirelli's? __________________ Then: 2LT/RS Black/Black auto w/sunroof Now: 2SS/RS CRT/Black auto w/sunroof

10-18-2009, 06:03 PM	#2
ljustin293 Drives: 2010 VR CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 15,060 View My Garage	looks good to me

10-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#3
CamChick Drives: Black SS, IOM interior. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 157	still looking awesome! good luck on these roads

10-19-2009, 11:55 AM	#6
Vuron00 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern PA Posts: 218	Which wheels are those? I think those are the one's that I was looking at, but I'm thinking of getting them powder coated.

10-19-2009, 12:25 PM	#7
boxcar Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: N.Y. Posts: 75	bluch Which wheels are those! looks nice

10-20-2009, 06:42 PM	#13
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,710 View My Garage	Those are some serious meats you got there. Don't forget to give us word on how well it works out. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

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