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bologdl · 01-28-2010, 08:12 PM

Driving home today in New England proved to be the biggest challenge this winter and my Camaro LT2 19" All season Tires came through for me. I finally drove through road conditions that were my worst nightmare. We had sheer ice on Interstate 91N CT. in several hilly sections and the Camaro engineering came through. I used all three ABS stop my slide and kept me straight. Steering control and traction control worked as designed and kept me moving forward and straight on the ice cover hills. I owned several Firebirds and Camaro’s and this design was the absolute best I have ever driven. My hat is off to the Camaro engineers. Great job. The only thing I can say is go slow and let the Camaro do it thing and you should be fine. Going fast will defeat all of the control and you will end up out of control.

Nutbutt · 01-28-2010, 08:32 PM

What a freak storm, the forecast was for flurries. I took the Camaro thinking I would be home before the mess. AAARRRGGGHHH now my car is covered in sand and salt. Took me almost 2 hours to get from East Hartford to Springfield ! Normally 40-45 minutes.

bologdl · 01-29-2010, 08:22 AM

Looks like you have winter tires and rims on your Camaro. What brand tire did you go with and how did they do on the sheer ice on 91N yesterday?

myold88 · 01-29-2010, 10:34 AM

If you had an SS with summer tires you probably would not have made it home. I have been able to take mine out once a week or so but I think I'm stuck in the garage for a while now- 9 degrees this A.M here in No West Ct.
I'll be getting all-season tires next fall for sure.

Blade · 01-29-2010, 10:45 AM

Maybe you guys up north should try this

bologdl · 01-29-2010, 10:58 AM

Myold88 - - I would go for Firestone Blizzaks they are far better in the snow and ice. Keep and eye f open for Firestone sale adds starting this month the tire companies will be looking to get rid of the snow tires and will be offering deals like buy one get one free.

phantomlord2k · 01-29-2010, 01:32 PM

I'll just stick with my truck for winter time.

Nutbutt · 01-29-2010, 02:23 PM

Pirelli scorpion on heritage wheels is my winter setup. The setup along with the traction control was actually very good on the hard pack and ice yesterday. I highly recommend the setup after yesterday. I recommend storing it in the garage on days like that even more due to the other drivers.

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Originally Posted by bologdl

Looks like you have winter tires and rims on your Camaro. What brand tire did you go with and how did they do on the sheer ice on 91N yesterday?

01-28-2010, 08:12 PM	#1
bologdl Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 87	Winter Driving Amazement Driving home today in New England proved to be the biggest challenge this winter and my Camaro LT2 19" All season Tires came through for me. I finally drove through road conditions that were my worst nightmare. We had sheer ice on Interstate 91N CT. in several hilly sections and the Camaro engineering came through. I used all three ABS stop my slide and kept me straight. Steering control and traction control worked as designed and kept me moving forward and straight on the ice cover hills. I owned several Firebirds and Camaro’s and this design was the absolute best I have ever driven. My hat is off to the Camaro engineers. Great job. The only thing I can say is go slow and let the Camaro do it thing and you should be fine. Going fast will defeat all of the control and you will end up out of control. Last edited by bologdl; 05-25-2010 at 12:53 PM.

01-28-2010, 08:32 PM	#2
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	What a freak storm, the forecast was for flurries. I took the Camaro thinking I would be home before the mess. AAARRRGGGHHH now my car is covered in sand and salt. Took me almost 2 hours to get from East Hartford to Springfield ! Normally 40-45 minutes. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

01-29-2010, 10:34 AM	#4
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,170 View My Garage	If you had an SS with summer tires you probably would not have made it home. I have been able to take mine out once a week or so but I think I'm stuck in the garage for a while now- 9 degrees this A.M here in No West Ct. I'll be getting all-season tires next fall for sure. __________________

01-29-2010, 10:45 AM	#5
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Maybe you guys up north should try this __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

01-29-2010, 10:58 AM	#6
bologdl Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 87	Myold88 - - I would go for Firestone Blizzaks they are far better in the snow and ice. Keep and eye f open for Firestone sale adds starting this month the tire companies will be looking to get rid of the snow tires and will be offering deals like buy one get one free. Last edited by bologdl; 01-29-2010 at 11:25 AM.

01-29-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
bologdl Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 87	Looks like you have winter tires and rims on your Camaro. What brand tire did you go with and how did they do on the sheer ice on 91N yesterday?

01-29-2010, 01:32 PM	#7
phantomlord2k Drives: 2012 45th 2LT/2000 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 30 View My Garage	I'll just stick with my truck for winter time. Attached Images

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