snow tires....again - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

CamaroBAMF28 · 12-08-2009, 01:16 PM

i have an old thread on this but i have another question. i have a 2LT RS with the 20 inch rims. im looking to buy snow tires. i went on tirerack.com and to avoid confusion with the speedometer and odometer i tried to find a set of rims that were 20 inches. and i found a pair that i like which were the BOSS 338's. the only problem with this is that the actual tires are so expensive. the cheapest snow tire for 20 inch rims are $230 which is ridiculous. would anyone know of another website or something else. please leave suggestions/ opinions. thanks

ls1_98 · 12-08-2009, 01:55 PM

You don't need to install 20'' wheels, what is important is the overall circumference of the tire. Within tirerack you can select 17 18 and 19'' wheel package all with the same tire circumference.

CamaroBAMF28 · 12-08-2009, 02:46 PM

well i wanted to get the 20 inch rims anyway cuz i was thinking about keeping them on all year round. but i would just have to buy a set of summer tires that would fit those.

skuttduck · 12-08-2009, 02:58 PM

I have to admit I like the 20" pirelli scorpion Ice and snow that I had installed on my stock rims. They look and feel a lot like the P zero's but don't corner as good.

You can take these winter tires up to 155mph as they are rated for it. I was amazed when I found that out.

CamaroBAMF28 · 12-08-2009, 03:20 PM

thats impressive. those tires are just too expensive

fastal · 12-08-2009, 03:28 PM

I can't say enough good things about the 18" rims and Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires I ordered. Sure the upfront cost was a high at just over $1500, but now spring and fall I can switch between good summer tires and snow tires.

Rogue Leader · 12-08-2009, 04:02 PM

You're in NJ right ? the snow isn't that bad, get the Yokohama all seasons, see the review i posted a few threads down....

scrming · 12-08-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuttduck

I have to admit I like the 20" pirelli scorpion Ice and snow that I had installed on my stock rims. They look and feel a lot like the P zero's but don't corner as good.

You can take these winter tires up to 155mph as they are rated for it. I was amazed when I found that out.

Got my 20" Pirelli Ice & Snows tires installed last week! Looks like i did it just in time... we are supposed to get 6 to 9 inches up here in Mid-Michigan!

GrimKeeper · 12-09-2009, 11:26 AM

I alsot have a 2LT RS and I went with 18" rims and Firestone Winterforce tires from Tirerack.com. All in and shipped to Canada (no TPMS sensors) cost was about $1,250US.

Had first storm of the year last night and into this morning...Camaro drove like a tank. No problem getting through about 6inches of snow.

rmpackers · 12-09-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastal

I can't say enough good things about the 18" rims and Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires I ordered. Sure the upfront cost was a high at just over $1500, but now spring and fall I can switch between good summer tires and snow tires.

SirBrad · 12-13-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

You're in NJ right ? the snow isn't that bad, get the Yokohama all seasons, see the review i posted a few threads down....

I agree that I think All-Season's will do the job in New Jersey. If I was still in Pittsburgh I'd be going all out for snow/ice, but the winters here are much milder as far as snow and ice.

If I have problems with all-season's this winter, I'll just make sure to switch to snow/ice tires next year.

SRFnSNO · 12-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Just ordered my winter rim and tire (tire rack)
MSW wheel effects 19" x 8" and Pirelli Ice & Snow 245/50/19

Now I hope it all fits

should see them by Fri.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...All&loadRank=2

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

My AV's trans took a dump.

12-08-2009, 01:16 PM	#1
CamaroBAMF28 Drives: Black 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edison Posts: 232	snow tires....again i have an old thread on this but i have another question. i have a 2LT RS with the 20 inch rims. im looking to buy snow tires. i went on tirerack.com and to avoid confusion with the speedometer and odometer i tried to find a set of rims that were 20 inches. and i found a pair that i like which were the BOSS 338's. the only problem with this is that the actual tires are so expensive. the cheapest snow tire for 20 inch rims are $230 which is ridiculous. would anyone know of another website or something else. please leave suggestions/ opinions. thanks __________________ "Respect the car for the name not the engine."

12-08-2009, 02:46 PM	#3
CamaroBAMF28 Drives: Black 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edison Posts: 232	well i wanted to get the 20 inch rims anyway cuz i was thinking about keeping them on all year round. but i would just have to buy a set of summer tires that would fit those. __________________ "Respect the car for the name not the engine."

12-08-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
CamaroBAMF28 Drives: Black 2LT RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Edison Posts: 232	thats impressive. those tires are just too expensive __________________ "Respect the car for the name not the engine."

12-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	You're in NJ right ? the snow isn't that bad, get the Yokohama all seasons, see the review i posted a few threads down.... __________________ 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

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Drivers Can't Rely on Summer and All-Season Tires, or Electronics for Control on Snow	KILLER74Z28	General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion	25	07-22-2011 11:51 AM
camaro in the snow ///// tires	mrgoombatts	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	54	12-09-2010 11:39 PM
$1100 for four snow tires. Is there a better deal somewhere else?	ltcolt1	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	8	11-30-2009 07:11 PM
Pics of Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice tires	Laserjen	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	13	11-09-2009 08:17 PM
Flipping weather	Iroczlover	Off-topic Discussions	10	02-11-2009 09:46 PM

12-08-2009, 01:55 PM	#2
ls1_98 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 40	You don't need to install 20'' wheels, what is important is the overall circumference of the tire. Within tirerack you can select 17 18 and 19'' wheel package all with the same tire circumference.

12-08-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	I have to admit I like the 20" pirelli scorpion Ice and snow that I had installed on my stock rims. They look and feel a lot like the P zero's but don't corner as good. You can take these winter tires up to 155mph as they are rated for it. I was amazed when I found that out.

12-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
fastal Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2000 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 149	I can't say enough good things about the 18" rims and Pirelli Scorpion Ice and Snow tires I ordered. Sure the upfront cost was a high at just over $1500, but now spring and fall I can switch between good summer tires and snow tires.

12-09-2009, 11:26 AM	#9
GrimKeeper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Yellow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 94	I alsot have a 2LT RS and I went with 18" rims and Firestone Winterforce tires from Tirerack.com. All in and shipped to Canada (no TPMS sensors) cost was about $1,250US. Had first storm of the year last night and into this morning...Camaro drove like a tank. No problem getting through about 6inches of snow.

12-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#12
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	Just ordered my winter rim and tire (tire rack) MSW wheel effects 19" x 8" and Pirelli Ice & Snow 245/50/19 Now I hope it all fits should see them by Fri. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...All&loadRank=2 http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand My AV's trans took a dump.