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Gunmetal · 12-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

good luck. I hope you don't find a hill, have to turn, or stop

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=116 (look at how bad summers perform vs winters)

Very cool

ScottZ28 · 12-03-2009, 03:51 PM

Snow tires are definately the way to go. For years I drove my 1997 Z28 6-speed manual on a daily basis through many a horrible Chicago winter and was lucky not to have ever been in an accident. When I finally put snow tires on the car 3 years ago, driving it in snow was no problem. Tremendous grip. Snow tires combined with a couple of 70 pound sand bags in the back will definately help you to drive in the snow. I was thoroughly impressed and will never drive another rear wheel drive car in the winter without snow tires!!!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 12-03-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cab2g

good luck. I hope you don't find a hill, have to turn, or stop

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=116 (look at how bad summers perform vs winters)

WOW, that video makes me feel really bad about my tires. I'm sure if I had a maro, I would definitely have a set of these!

bi11ymc · 12-04-2009, 01:19 PM

I am not expecting too much trouble here in middle Tennessee on my summer tires. I can add weight in the trunk if needed.

I had no trouble with a 98 Corvette 6-speed manual and high performance summer tires, so I should be fine.

We don't get snow often, we get ice very often, though. I drive carefully when it is icy out. The biggest worry is other drivers.

mjlash22 · 12-04-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bi11ymc

I am not expecting too much trouble here in middle Tennessee on my summer tires. I can add weight in the trunk if needed.

I had no trouble with a 98 Corvette 6-speed manual and high performance summer tires, so I should be fine.

We don't get snow often, we get ice very often, though. I drive carefully when it is icy out. The biggest worry is other drivers.

Depending on how cold it gets in your area, putting weight in the back would be equal to pushing a rock harder on the ground. Still not going to get the best traction out of those tires.

Brett626 · 12-05-2009, 09:55 PM

It just snowed here in Utah. I took my SS out for a cruise and quickly drove it back into the garage. All that horsepower + slippery roads + low-pros = drive from hell. I was sliding around like crazy. I will save the camaro for the nice days and use the truck for the crappy days

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Rogue Leader · 12-05-2009, 11:47 PM

Installed my Yoko Parada Spec Xs today, and proceeded to drive in freezing rain and snow this evening. They performed admirably!

caddycruiser · 12-06-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice Pouzenc

I went to vistit my family for Thanskgining. They usually do not have snow that early. Well guess what!!!! Had 4 inches.The road department but cinders on the road. Did some major ping damage to my car. Some down to the primer. I did not know weather to scream or cry. Only had my 2LT infern orange for 3 weeks. Now I have to get it repaired and painted.

That happened to me last year in my new Malibu--still had paper temp tags--when I went to western PA for Thanksgiving. Fine the whole time up & around, then the day coming home one main road was just covered in salt, etc. I could hear nothing but "ping ping" for miles, my white car turned dark brown and after getting home to DE & washing...20+ chips. Front end, behind the wheels, mirrors, it was horrible. Perfect to chipped express--thankfully that I fixed 95% with a paint chip kit--thanks to one road. I hate winter & the crap they use to treat it!

And to think, this is what cars in these places are subjected to on a daily basis...:(

BrianGriffin78 · 12-06-2009, 12:38 PM

Snow? Are you crazy? So I can get salt all over my car. I won't even take my car out in the rain. Hey it might only be a 40,000 car but it is still my precious 40K car.

DC-SS · 12-06-2009, 02:10 PM

Are there snow tires for us 20" wheeled SS folks?

SRM · 12-06-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC-SS

Are there snow tires for us 20" wheeled SS folks?

Yes, this is what I'm getting swapped onto my stock rims this week:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....r=RS%20Package

Angrybird 12 · 12-19-2009, 10:44 AM

Our area had 6 to 10 inches of snow yesterday to last night, we barely got out of our driveway in our HHR.. But some brave sole in a IOM Camaro SS was out this morning... Guess he had not heard they won't go in the snow...

Ours is still snug in the railcar, In Lima Ohio.. supposed to get to Nashville on the 22nd.. it's only a 7 hour trip by car.. geesh.. must be going to make a few stops along the way...

Hopper · 12-19-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Our area had 6 to 10 inches of snow yesterday to last night, we barely got out of our driveway in our HHR.. But some brave sole in a IOM Camaro SS was out this morning... Guess he had not heard they won't go in the snow...

Ours is still snug in the railcar, In Lima Ohio.. supposed to get to Nashville on the 22nd.. it's only a 7 hour trip by car.. geesh.. must be going to make a few stops along the way...

The snow is coming my way too, hasn't started yet. Just picked up my ABM 2SS/RS from Tom Henry Chevy last week. He's had it for a few weeks, but I needed a window to get it home from Pittsburgh with no threat of snow. It's safe now in my garage under a car cover. Found out a few things about the PZeros along the way. Cold (sub 20 degrees) and dry, OK..no issues. Cold and a little wet, also no issues if you pedal it slowly. Rear end stepped out a few times, but easily correctable. Cold and very wet...lots of understeer that transitions to instant oversteer as soon as you breathe on the gas pedal. Correctable if you are on your game and driving it VERY slowly and carefully. Cold and snow...imagine it's virtually undrivable. Hope you get your new baby home soon SAFELY and thanks for your business.

Rogue Leader · 12-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

Our area had 6 to 10 inches of snow yesterday to last night, we barely got out of our driveway in our HHR.. But some brave sole in a IOM Camaro SS was out this morning... Guess he had not heard they won't go in the snow...

Ours is still snug in the railcar, In Lima Ohio.. supposed to get to Nashville on the 22nd.. it's only a 7 hour trip by car.. geesh.. must be going to make a few stops along the way...

Just drove mine all over the place in the blizzard we have here. I replaced the PZeros with Yokohama Parada Spec X's, and its probably one of the easiest to drive rear wheel drive cars I've ever driven in the snow.

12-04-2009, 01:19 PM	#186
bi11ymc "Silver Street" Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 707	I am not expecting too much trouble here in middle Tennessee on my summer tires. I can add weight in the trunk if needed. I had no trouble with a 98 Corvette 6-speed manual and high performance summer tires, so I should be fine. We don't get snow often, we get ice very often, though. I drive carefully when it is icy out. The biggest worry is other drivers. __________________ 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

12-05-2009, 11:47 PM	#189
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Installed my Yoko Parada Spec Xs today, and proceeded to drive in freezing rain and snow this evening. They performed admirably! __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

12-06-2009, 12:38 PM	#191
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	Snow? Are you crazy? So I can get salt all over my car. I won't even take my car out in the rain. Hey it might only be a 40,000 car but it is still my precious 40K car. __________________

12-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#194
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Camaro SS and Snow Our area had 6 to 10 inches of snow yesterday to last night, we barely got out of our driveway in our HHR.. But some brave sole in a IOM Camaro SS was out this morning... Guess he had not heard they won't go in the snow... Ours is still snug in the railcar, In Lima Ohio.. supposed to get to Nashville on the 22nd.. it's only a 7 hour trip by car.. geesh.. must be going to make a few stops along the way... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

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12-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#184
ScottZ28 Drives: 10 RS-71 Z28 RS-97 30th Anniv Z28 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Homer Glen, Illinois Posts: 611 View My Garage	Snow tires are definately the way to go. For years I drove my 1997 Z28 6-speed manual on a daily basis through many a horrible Chicago winter and was lucky not to have ever been in an accident. When I finally put snow tires on the car 3 years ago, driving it in snow was no problem. Tremendous grip. Snow tires combined with a couple of 70 pound sand bags in the back will definately help you to drive in the snow. I was thoroughly impressed and will never drive another rear wheel drive car in the winter without snow tires!!!

12-05-2009, 09:55 PM	#188
Brett626 Drives: 2010 Black Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1	It just snowed here in Utah. I took my SS out for a cruise and quickly drove it back into the garage. All that horsepower + slippery roads + low-pros = drive from hell. I was sliding around like crazy. I will save the camaro for the nice days and use the truck for the crappy days .

12-06-2009, 02:10 PM	#192
DC-SS Drives: Imperial Blue 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Va Posts: 182	Are there snow tires for us 20" wheeled SS folks?