Winter Tires for 2010 SS - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dtodd · 10-21-2009, 12:37 PM

Okay, there seems to be alot of confusion on winter tires for SS owners. I appreciate that all the LT owners have found tire/rim sets for winter, but I haven't seen anything definitive concerning SS. On Tirerack I did find some 18" rims for about $130/ea and several tires ranging from around $150-180 (Goodyear and Blizzaks). Total with sensors was about $1,500. I can get them shipped them to my house and put them on myself and store the summers in the basement until April (oh yeah, this car doesn't even have a jack!!). I haven't ordered anything yet, but if they are offered as preferred packages on Tirerack, are they assured they will fit? The guy on the phone says they do, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Have any other SS owners had any luck?

dtodd · 10-21-2009, 12:39 PM

I forgot to mention, the tires were 225/60, 18".

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtodd

Okay, there seems to be alot of confusion on winter tires for SS owners. I appreciate that all the LT owners have found tire/rim sets for winter, but I haven't seen anything definitive concerning SS. On Tirerack I did find some 18" rims for about $130/ea and several tires ranging from around $150-180 (Goodyear and Blizzaks). Total with sensors was about $1,500. I can get them shipped them to my house and put them on myself and store the summers in the basement until April (oh yeah, this car doesn't even have a jack!!). I haven't ordered anything yet, but if they are offered as preferred packages on Tirerack, are they assured they will fit? The guy on the phone says they do, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Have any other SS owners had any luck?

I would like to know the same thing. thanks!

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 01:07 PM

I just went on tirerack and put in my car info 2010 Camaro SS

and this was the CHEAPEST possible snow tire option I could come across.
Doesnt seem too bad!

Save to Wish List
225/60R18 Firestone Winterforce Blackwall Firestone Winterforce
for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In Stock 012345678 $92.00 $368.00
18X8 Sport Edition F9 Bright Silver Paint
for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
In Stock 012345678 $130.00 $520.00

See specific installation hardware included at no charge.

Note: Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors available for $244.00.

Hunter Road Force™ Mounting and Balancing
FREE!
FREE!

Total: $888.00
(before tax and shipping)

Rocks RS · 10-21-2009, 01:09 PM

I did not think the SS would take 18" because of the brakes?

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocks RS

I did not think the SS would take 18" because of the brakes?

well according to tirerack.com they will fit.

dtodd · 10-21-2009, 02:04 PM

Yellow, I think you're on the same page. I had the same rims, but the Blizzak LM-25's @ $150ish/ea, so the total with sensors was like $1,350, before shipping.

Again, like I said in my original post, everybody seems to be under the assumption that there are no 18" wheels that will fit the SS which is apparently innacurate. I think.

BTW, I went to Tirerack again this afternoon and it had a new preferred 18" package that consists of 245/55R18 Pirelli Scorpions and ASA rims for about $1,584, including sensors, before shipping. As of 2 days ago, this combo did not exist, it was the 225/60R18 package you mentioned.

When I ordered this car last March, I figured by now there would be a solid consensus concerning winter tires, but nobody seems to have a clue, which is a bit disturbing. I called the Chevy dealership Monday, talked to a mechanic, and he said "gee, I never thought about what to do for winter tires". Very strange.

Multi-Ball · 10-21-2009, 02:10 PM

I ordered that wheel size (225/60/18 Blizzak LM 60) for my SS from Tire Rack and the UPS driver just dropped them off. I took a chance and believed the guy from Tire Rack. I won't try them out for a couple of weeks yet Because it's still nice here but he said I can return them if they don't fit.

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Multi-Ball

I ordered that wheel size (225/60/18 Blizzak LM 60) for my SS from Tire Rack and the UPS driver just dropped them off. I took a chance and believed the guy from Tire Rack. I won't try them out for a couple of weeks yet Because it's still nice here but he said I can return them if they don't fit.

Plz let us know if they fit

dtodd · 10-21-2009, 03:21 PM

Would Tirerack ship something out that they were not 100% sure would fit? Other than clearing the Brembos's, are there other issues to consider? Offset, bolt spacing,...?

8ty8 ls1 · 10-21-2009, 03:40 PM

why not just use the front wheels all the way around and buy the 245 blizzaks on tire rack?

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8ty8 ls1

why not just use the front wheels all the way around and buy the 245 blizzaks on tire rack?

Huh?

8ty8 ls1 · 10-21-2009, 04:45 PM

just saying that since the fronts fit on all 4 corners, use them. buy 2 extra fronts and the blizzak tires from tire rack. because it'll be more beneficial to have skinnier wheels in the snow so the tires don't "float" on top.

yellow1 · 10-21-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8ty8 ls1

just saying that since the fronts fit on all 4 corners, use them. buy 2 extra fronts and the blizzak tires from tire rack. because it'll be more beneficial to have skinnier wheels in the snow so the tires don't "float" on top.

I feel you. I wonder where you can buy just 2 front rims though?

10-21-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
dtodd Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 25	Winter Tires for 2010 SS Okay, there seems to be alot of confusion on winter tires for SS owners. I appreciate that all the LT owners have found tire/rim sets for winter, but I haven't seen anything definitive concerning SS. On Tirerack I did find some 18" rims for about $130/ea and several tires ranging from around $150-180 (Goodyear and Blizzaks). Total with sensors was about $1,500. I can get them shipped them to my house and put them on myself and store the summers in the basement until April (oh yeah, this car doesn't even have a jack!!). I haven't ordered anything yet, but if they are offered as preferred packages on Tirerack, are they assured they will fit? The guy on the phone says they do, but just thought I'd throw it out there. Have any other SS owners had any luck?

10-21-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	I did not think the SS would take 18" because of the brakes? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

10-21-2009, 03:40 PM	#11
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	why not just use the front wheels all the way around and buy the 245 blizzaks on tire rack? __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

10-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#13
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	just saying that since the fronts fit on all 4 corners, use them. buy 2 extra fronts and the blizzak tires from tire rack. because it'll be more beneficial to have skinnier wheels in the snow so the tires don't "float" on top. __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

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10-21-2009, 12:39 PM	#2
dtodd Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 25	I forgot to mention, the tires were 225/60, 18".

10-21-2009, 01:07 PM	#4
yellow1 Drives: 1SS 6 SPD Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MN Posts: 127	I just went on tirerack and put in my car info 2010 Camaro SS and this was the CHEAPEST possible snow tire option I could come across. Doesnt seem too bad! Save to Wish List 225/60R18 Firestone Winterforce Blackwall Firestone Winterforce for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS In Stock 012345678 $92.00 $368.00 18X8 Sport Edition F9 Bright Silver Paint for 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS In Stock 012345678 $130.00 $520.00 See specific installation hardware included at no charge. Note: Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors available for $244.00. Hunter Road Force™ Mounting and Balancing FREE! FREE! Total: $888.00 (before tax and shipping)

10-21-2009, 02:04 PM	#7
dtodd Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 25	Yellow, I think you're on the same page. I had the same rims, but the Blizzak LM-25's @ $150ish/ea, so the total with sensors was like $1,350, before shipping. Again, like I said in my original post, everybody seems to be under the assumption that there are no 18" wheels that will fit the SS which is apparently innacurate. I think. BTW, I went to Tirerack again this afternoon and it had a new preferred 18" package that consists of 245/55R18 Pirelli Scorpions and ASA rims for about $1,584, including sensors, before shipping. As of 2 days ago, this combo did not exist, it was the 225/60R18 package you mentioned. When I ordered this car last March, I figured by now there would be a solid consensus concerning winter tires, but nobody seems to have a clue, which is a bit disturbing. I called the Chevy dealership Monday, talked to a mechanic, and he said "gee, I never thought about what to do for winter tires". Very strange.

10-21-2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Multi-Ball Drives: White 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 24	I ordered that wheel size (225/60/18 Blizzak LM 60) for my SS from Tire Rack and the UPS driver just dropped them off. I took a chance and believed the guy from Tire Rack. I won't try them out for a couple of weeks yet Because it's still nice here but he said I can return them if they don't fit.

10-21-2009, 03:21 PM	#10
dtodd Drives: 2014 Black Camaro 2SS w/ RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 25	Would Tirerack ship something out that they were not 100% sure would fit? Other than clearing the Brembos's, are there other issues to consider? Offset, bolt spacing,...?