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SirBrad · 12-11-2009, 10:34 AM

I went with 18" wheels for more sidewall and so I can have a set of winter rims I don't care that much about. I hope they do the trick.

It was 20º this morning and I'd be lying if I said I couldn't tell the difference between this morning and 2 days ago when it was 60º out. It's nothing noticible, but gives me a little less confidence on the road.

irocnroll · 12-11-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vesi

Well i parked on a little bit of snow the other day at work because the place wasnt plowed fully, not thinking it would be a problem.

I pressed the gas to park a little further up and my car didn''t move. Tires kept spinning lol. I backed out of that spot into another. Same thing happened when i tried leaving though, tires would spin, a few tries later i got out of it though.

Just made me nervous of what might happen when it REALLY snows.

Need to learn the art of rocking the car. Being able to slam it from Reverse to Forward and back quickly. I mastered it pretty quickly in my Iroc. I drove that car in every Connecticut storm just about as I was going to College and worked in retail. And retail almost never closes no matter what the weather is like. Only 1 time I ever got stuck and I was parked in a spot that was on an decline that I couldn't back out of. Never had any issues on flat surfaces no matter how much snow was on the ground.

OUR72GTO · 12-12-2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Personally I wouldn't mess with All-Seasons..

I just put 2 of the 275/40/20 Pirelli Scopion snow & ice on the back... We got a fair amount of snow the other day... No problem driving! In fact I watched a full size, front wheel sedan spin out in front of me!

Just on the back?

I thought all four corners have to be the same?

Sterling · 12-12-2009, 06:34 AM

I bought some LS heritage rims and put the Pirelli Scorpion 245/55/R18 snow tires on my car They were only $190 each at Town Fair Tire and they have a $70 mail in rebate. They worked great in the snow we got earlier this week. Didn't spin or slide once...

scrming · 12-12-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OUR72GTO

Just on the back?

I thought all four corners have to be the same?

recommended but not mandatory...

SirBrad · 12-12-2009, 04:27 PM

Got my all-season's put on this morning. If I have trouble with these I might have to go Ice/Snow.

I don't like the look as much, but these things ride really smooth. The RS tires were performing a little poorly this week with the temps in the 20s. At least they were to me...I don't think it was my imagination.

ls1_98 · 12-12-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vesi

What are most of you doing for snow tires?

Will i be able to get through the winter without them? lol

I checked tirerack.com and a few tire shops and it seems the cheapest i can get snow tires to fit the RS wheels is $230 per tire.... Seems expensive to me but i haven't bought tires in along time.

We get serious snow up here in Montreal, I got a set of Goodyear UltraGrip on 18 '' wheels, we just got our first 12'' of snow this week. Commute went really well.

BrianGriffin78 · 12-13-2009, 10:37 AM

I have a 2009 GMC Yukon to deal with the snow. The Camaro is going into the garage for hibernation. :p

marcajrfan · 12-13-2009, 01:02 PM

tire rack.com 4 8X18 and 4 225/60rl18 mounted and balanced with lugs and delivery $856.00 its worth it the you get more time on your 20" tires and don't get salt and crap on your polished rims.

OUR72GTO · 12-13-2009, 01:48 PM

We put those Winter Force on 4 Heritage wheels ( the all seasons are for sale) and she is better in snow and ice than most cars I've driven. Posi with traction control...outstanding!

diddiyo · 12-13-2009, 02:00 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56253

SirBrad · 12-13-2009, 02:24 PM

Summer tires on winter streets...results

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56336

myold88 · 12-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Most of you guys have this all wrong. SS Summer tires "with or without snow" are dangerous if the temperature is below 35 degrees. That warning on the dash is serious !. Snow has nothing to do with it. These tires are worthless and an accident waiting to happen. I was out in 28 degree weather on dry roads, sunny day last week here in Ct with my 2000 mile SS. The car was all over the road with these rock hard Pirellis. No more going out for me unless it's above 40.

OUR72GTO · 12-14-2009, 11:54 PM

He's not kidding. If you think your smarter than the tire engineers then your a dumb ass.

12-12-2009, 06:34 AM	#18
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I bought some LS heritage rims and put the Pirelli Scorpion 245/55/R18 snow tires on my car They were only $190 each at Town Fair Tire and they have a $70 mail in rebate. They worked great in the snow we got earlier this week. Didn't spin or slide once... __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

12-13-2009, 10:37 AM	#22
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	I have a 2009 GMC Yukon to deal with the snow. The Camaro is going into the garage for hibernation. :p __________________

12-13-2009, 01:02 PM	#23
marcajrfan Drives: 2012 crt lt 1 rs,silver stripes Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 238 View My Garage	tire rack.com 4 8X18 and 4 225/60rl18 mounted and balanced with lugs and delivery $856.00 its worth it the you get more time on your 20" tires and don't get salt and crap on your polished rims. __________________ Last edited by marcajrfan; 12-13-2009 at 01:04 PM. Reason: added more info

12-13-2009, 01:48 PM	#24
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	We put those Winter Force on 4 Heritage wheels ( the all seasons are for sale) and she is better in snow and ice than most cars I've driven. Posi with traction control...outstanding! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

12-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#27
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,167 View My Garage	Most of you guys have this all wrong. SS Summer tires "with or without snow" are dangerous if the temperature is below 35 degrees. That warning on the dash is serious !. Snow has nothing to do with it. These tires are worthless and an accident waiting to happen. I was out in 28 degree weather on dry roads, sunny day last week here in Ct with my 2000 mile SS. The car was all over the road with these rock hard Pirellis. No more going out for me unless it's above 40. __________________

12-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#15
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	I went with 18" wheels for more sidewall and so I can have a set of winter rims I don't care that much about. I hope they do the trick. It was 20º this morning and I'd be lying if I said I couldn't tell the difference between this morning and 2 days ago when it was 60º out. It's nothing noticible, but gives me a little less confidence on the road.

12-12-2009, 04:27 PM	#20
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Got my all-season's put on this morning. If I have trouble with these I might have to go Ice/Snow. I don't like the look as much, but these things ride really smooth. The RS tires were performing a little poorly this week with the temps in the 20s. At least they were to me...I don't think it was my imagination.

12-13-2009, 02:00 PM	#25
diddiyo Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: . Posts: 3,048	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56253

12-13-2009, 02:24 PM	#26
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	Summer tires on winter streets...results http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56336

12-14-2009, 11:54 PM	#28
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	He's not kidding. If you think your smarter than the tire engineers then your a dumb ass. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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