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OUR72GTO · 12-12-2009, 07:58 PM

I found that out back in Oct, like driving on Marbles on the Summers.. And the V6 has posi.

Today did the same sharp 90 turn and hard acceleration and the winter tires broke loose but it straightened out nicely with some minimal attention.

Sure nice to see that rear end come back into line without much effort.

So much more fun than FWD.

TheCaptain · 12-12-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

They are SUMMER ONLY tires for a reason

lol no way!

Summer tires in the winter!

Oh well, survival of the fittest i say!

I think quebec has it right, winter tires are on ALL cars by law, from november something to april!

Orange5thGen · 12-12-2009, 08:03 PM

ME TOO, drove in the last two snow storms with no issues other than being very carefull.

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Originally Posted by 5thGenCamaroChick

I wonder is this problem is only with the SS's. I have a 1LT and, although the ride isn't as smooth, so far I've had no problems with traction in very low temps. If that's the case I can add it to the list of things that make me glad I got the v-6.

Speedfreak · 12-12-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmaro214

good thing the winters are nice and beautiful here, 60's and 70's hmmmm very nice

I drive my car more in the winter than anytime else.

cruising with the T-Tops out in sunny 78 degress

D1BADZ · 12-12-2009, 08:52 PM

+1 on modern day traction control! in my 94Z it was rough, nowadays the car is a great helper on its own.

ZZTOM · 12-12-2009, 09:32 PM

Alot may think it's warm here but at 5500 ft we have had snow and temps in the teens. My car is not on blocks but all apart for mods right now. I sure miss driving it!!!

rico-2SS · 12-12-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djsnoflake

They are SUMMER ONLY tires for a reason

Temperature has an affect on them......

djsnoflake · 12-12-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5thGenCamaroChick

I wonder is this problem is only with the SS's. I have a 1LT and, although the ride isn't as smooth, so far I've had no problems with traction in very low temps. If that's the case I can add it to the list of things that make me glad I got the v-6.

Yeah it's a problem with the SS's and any V-6 with the RS package because they get the 20 inch SUMMER ONLY tires.

If you get to anything lower than about 5 degrees above freezing, you may as well be driving with a cookie sheet

camarofanatic · 12-12-2009, 10:19 PM

hey guys i got the summer tires and and drove friday and it was 22 degrees out and i had no problems with spinning tires

cremaley · 12-12-2009, 10:55 PM

I also drive a 2SS in below freezing temps and have had no problems. I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

TheCaptain · 12-12-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cremaley

I also drive a 2SS in below freezing temps and have had no problems. I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

Unless you are on winter tires, or live somewhere where winter doesn't involve near or less then 5C temps, don't ignore this statement.

Oh, summer tires are all fine and dandy in the low temps they were not made for. They will still road hold to a certain point, but when it hits the fan... and you need them, they are the first to give up the go! and whhheeeee we have another "i wrecked my car" thread.

OUR72GTO · 12-13-2009, 12:29 AM

These guys with the Summers in Winter are like the 4X4 who passes everyone and then you see them rolled in the ditch.

Bald tires........ " but I have 4 x4 "

myold88 · 12-13-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmaro214

good thing the winters are nice and beautiful here, 60's and 70's hmmmm very nice

I have a friend in So. Florida who always tells me how great it is there. I think I'll pass on summers with 110 degree heat, 100% humidity and bugs the size of tuna cans in "Gods waiting room." At least not yet.

ALLT4 · 12-13-2009, 09:04 AM

It's not just driving your own car and being careful either, why risk some other idiot smashing your Camaro if you don't have to. UNLESS this is your only driver there's no reason to be a manly type hero, and if this is your only driver why in the heck did you buy a sports car to be a daily driver in snow?

12-12-2009, 07:58 PM	#15
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	I found that out back in Oct, like driving on Marbles on the Summers.. And the V6 has posi. Today did the same sharp 90 turn and hard acceleration and the winter tires broke loose but it straightened out nicely with some minimal attention. Sure nice to see that rear end come back into line without much effort. So much more fun than FWD. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America Last edited by OUR72GTO; 12-12-2009 at 10:01 PM.

12-12-2009, 08:52 PM	#19
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	+1 on modern day traction control! in my 94Z it was rough, nowadays the car is a great helper on its own. __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

12-12-2009, 09:32 PM	#20
ZZTOM Drives: 67 Camaro 350, 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Placitas, NM/Carlsbad, CA Posts: 699 View My Garage	Alot may think it's warm here but at 5500 ft we have had snow and temps in the teens. My car is not on blocks but all apart for mods right now. I sure miss driving it!!! __________________

12-13-2009, 12:29 AM	#26
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	These guys with the Summers in Winter are like the 4X4 who passes everyone and then you see them rolled in the ditch. Bald tires........ " but I have 4 x4 " __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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12-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#23
camarofanatic Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 267	hey guys i got the summer tires and and drove friday and it was 22 degrees out and i had no problems with spinning tires

12-12-2009, 10:55 PM	#24
cremaley 10 SS Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dacula, Georgia Posts: 62	I also drive a 2SS in below freezing temps and have had no problems. I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

12-13-2009, 09:04 AM	#28
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	It's not just driving your own car and being careful either, why risk some other idiot smashing your Camaro if you don't have to. UNLESS this is your only driver there's no reason to be a manly type hero, and if this is your only driver why in the heck did you buy a sports car to be a daily driver in snow?