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BruceJames · 12-06-2009, 05:15 PM

BUY SNOWS! The Tire Rack has some very good packages.. Mine came mounted balanced and with Tire Pressure Monitors on all 4's for just under 1700.. All I had to do was swap em out. EASY fix for winter driving.. Now.. HOW you drive is another story.. Does take some skill.

American Muscle · 12-06-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

I really don't think it matters if you have the best snow tires around to be honest. RWD car with over 400hp and enough tq to send you spinning. I DONT THINK SO.

People who driven rwd in areas that it snows often and know how to drive in the snow will be just fine with snow tires and maybe a couple of sand bags in the trunk. I have driven a 4th gen with summer tires that is modded close to 400hp in the snow before, its not going to handle like an awd subaru but most of the time you can get from point A to point B just fine. snow tires are essential.

American Muscle · 12-06-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by popeye705

I just don't know how you guys can drive this car in the snow. Just the damage the salt alone does is sad. Let alone someone sliding into you or putting it in a ditch bc you hit the gas on a ice patch. I just put mine in storage tonight and pulled out the car i was driving before I got the camaro. 93 grand am; know its not the best but for the snow and knowing nothing will be happen to my camaro makes it all worth storing it. If anything does happen this winter someone sliding in to me or even going in a ditch I'd rather it be my grand am.

not every state uses salt, CT uses sand

Coldpants · 12-06-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by popeye705

I just don't know how you guys can drive this car in the snow. Just the damage the salt alone does is sad. Let alone someone sliding into you or putting it in a ditch bc you hit the gas on a ice patch. I just put mine in storage tonight and pulled out the car i was driving before I got the camaro. 93 grand am; know its not the best but for the snow and knowing nothing will be happen to my camaro makes it all worth storing it. If anything does happen this winter someone sliding in to me or even going in a ditch I'd rather it be my grand am.

Unless your garage burns down, something falls on it. Ninjas.

Coldpants · 12-22-2009, 12:52 AM

Real snow here two feet my drive rises about a story in the distance of a normal drive and was once again poorly plowed. My Civic takes 1 to 2 hours to get up this drive, my Buick requires planning. The Camaro however rolled up like one of thoes cog trains. Snow Tires win.

Rocketright · 12-22-2009, 12:56 AM

I live in Calgary, Alberta... Canada.

I'm getting the LS so it comes with the standard All Season Tires. Should I still get Winter Tires? Or are the all seasons quite good?

Thanks,

Carter

Coldpants · 12-22-2009, 01:05 AM

This video for tirerack convinced me to get winters.

Rocketright · 12-22-2009, 01:10 AM

Great video, that convinced me for some winter tires. How much would a set of 4 cost? 18"

Coldpants · 12-22-2009, 01:14 AM

About $182 per tire from tirerack for the blizzacks which are the number 1 tire recommended by consumer reports.

Coldpants · 12-22-2009, 01:15 AM

Does the LS come with 18s?

Coldpants · 12-22-2009, 01:35 AM

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Rocketright · 12-22-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Coldpants

Does the LS come with 18s?

Yes, that is the stock.

FirstLSK · 12-22-2009, 09:00 AM

Should handle GREAT !!!

Heck, I'd bet you could get at least a 3000 RPM launch.

Let me know how it goes.

P.S. -- supposed to be in the 60's today. I think I am going to give her a bath and a coat of Zaino.

.

bi11ymc · 12-22-2009, 09:22 AM

There are two things that determine how well a driver and an automobile can get around in snow and ice:

(1) contact with the surface (type of tires and how many are powered)

(2) the intelligence of the driver

Since many 4X4s made for snow traction have accidents, and many rear wheel drive cars on summer tires do fine without having an accident, I would say (2) above is the most important.

12-22-2009, 12:52 AM	#61
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	Real snow here two feet my drive rises about a story in the distance of a normal drive and was once again poorly plowed. My Civic takes 1 to 2 hours to get up this drive, my Buick requires planning. The Camaro however rolled up like one of thoes cog trains. Snow Tires win. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-22-2009, 01:05 AM	#63
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	This video for tirerack convinced me to get winters. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-22-2009, 01:14 AM	#65
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	About $182 per tire from tirerack for the blizzacks which are the number 1 tire recommended by consumer reports. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-22-2009, 01:15 AM	#66
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	Does the LS come with 18s? __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-22-2009, 01:35 AM	#67
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	Camaro in winter __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA

12-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#57
BruceJames Drives: 2010 SS2 RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton NJ Posts: 43	BUY SNOWS! The Tire Rack has some very good packages.. Mine came mounted balanced and with Tire Pressure Monitors on all 4's for just under 1700.. All I had to do was swap em out. EASY fix for winter driving.. Now.. HOW you drive is another story.. Does take some skill.

12-22-2009, 12:56 AM	#62
Rocketright Drives: 2006 Acura RSX - S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 191	I live in Calgary, Alberta... Canada. I'm getting the LS so it comes with the standard All Season Tires. Should I still get Winter Tires? Or are the all seasons quite good? Thanks, Carter

12-22-2009, 01:10 AM	#64
Rocketright Drives: 2006 Acura RSX - S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 191	Great video, that convinced me for some winter tires. How much would a set of 4 cost? 18"

12-22-2009, 09:00 AM	#69
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Should handle GREAT !!! Heck, I'd bet you could get at least a 3000 RPM launch. Let me know how it goes. P.S. -- supposed to be in the 60's today. I think I am going to give her a bath and a coat of Zaino. . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

12-22-2009, 09:22 AM	#70
bi11ymc "Silver Street" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 707	There are two things that determine how well a driver and an automobile can get around in snow and ice: (1) contact with the surface (type of tires and how many are powered) (2) the intelligence of the driver Since many 4X4s made for snow traction have accidents, and many rear wheel drive cars on summer tires do fine without having an accident, I would say (2) above is the most important. __________________ Silver Street - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, SIM, Gray, Cyber Gray Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Automatic (L99) - 553 RWHP/510 RWTQ CAI Inc., ARH LT Headers with Cats, Borla Touring Cat-Back; Pfadt Coil Overs, Sway Bars, End Links, and Trailing Arms; Comp Cams Blower Cam, Dual Springs, Push-Rods, and Lifters; GM LS2 Lifter Trays, 6.2 MLS Head Gaskets, Crank Bolt, and LS2 Front Cover; 3-Bolt Conversion Timing Gear, Katech C5R Timing Chain, ARP LS2/LS3 Head Bolt Kit, Melling Hi Volume Oil Pump, TVS 2300 Supercharger (Black); Build by Vengeance Racing; Custom Tune by Vengeance Racing

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