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jakemaxx · 04-12-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Richochet83

Why the hell wouldn't GM put AS tires on the RS Package?

As if folks are just going to drive this car in the summer.

I know I'm driving mine all year round damn that. How safe are summer tires in the snow?

eh ok. just some good drifting practice

DDustiNN · 04-12-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Riderover40

Do not put yourself in danger for the sake of money. Definately do not put others, like those not in your car, who may be at risk because your Camaro loses traction and slams into them or creates some other chain reaction event.

Get snow tires or leave it at home!

It's not money... it's just that I don't have anywhere to store tires. I would have to store them year-round (summers in the winter, winters in the summer), and I live in an apartment. I'd prefer to just get all-seasons...

Iwantone2 · 04-12-2009, 07:52 PM

Question: would putting tire chains on summer only tires damage them?

DDustiNN · 04-12-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Question: would putting tire chains on summer only tires damage them?

I don't think chains are used anymore...?

Plus you'd never want to drive with those on a dry/non-snowy road...

racert33 · 04-12-2009, 08:23 PM

how quickly do winter tires wear out. I live just south of chicago and often during winter the roads are completely dry although it is usually quite cold. there were a lot of sub 20 days this last winter. However, we also get ocassional warm spells where it can be over 40 for a couple of days. Basically what im saying is, do they wear out fast when it is dry and/or warm out?

DDustiNN · 04-12-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by racert33

how quickly do winter tires wear out. I live just south of chicago and often during winter the roads are completely dry although it is usually quite cold. there were a lot of sub 20 days this last winter. However, we also get ocassional warm spells where it can be over 40 for a couple of days. Basically what im saying is, do they wear out fast when it is dry and/or warm out?

+1

Same thing around here... anyone?

GothamCamaro · 04-12-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by racert33

how quickly do winter tires wear out. I live just south of chicago and often during winter the roads are completely dry although it is usually quite cold. there were a lot of sub 20 days this last winter. However, we also get ocassional warm spells where it can be over 40 for a couple of days. Basically what im saying is, do they wear out fast when it is dry and/or warm out?

As you know living near Chicago, our weather is crazy, mostly no snow but when it snows it can be insane. The Winter tires will wear quickly when our winters are dry but very cold. I'd say go with the All-season and drive safely, that way when it's not snowing for a while but very cold, you'll be ok.

paulsandhu · 04-12-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SandiCandi

NEVER drive a car with Summer only tires in the winter below 35degrees or in the snow. Ever.
You'll be slippin' and slidin' and that won't be fun when it happens on on/off ramps, sharp turns and panic stops. Ever.

Ditto on that... I have my calendar marked - November 1 I am getting winter tires!

racert33 · 04-12-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

As you know living near Chicago, our weather is crazy, mostly no snow but when it snows it can be insane. The Winter tires will wear quickly when our winters are dry but very cold. I'd say go with the All-season and drive safely, that way when it's not snowing for a while but very cold, you'll be ok.

Thanks. That is kind of what i thought, but i know several people who have drive with winter tires, but thought that it was unnecessary considering that the roads are usually just dry and rarely completly covered in snow.

Richochet83 · 04-13-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DDustiNN

It's not money... it's just that I don't have anywhere to store tires. I would have to store them year-round (summers in the winter, winters in the summer), and I live in an apartment. I'd prefer to just get all-seasons...

All-Season is the route I'm taking

MontyCarlo · 04-13-2009, 10:46 AM

Think I could get all-season instead of summer tires as a dealer-installed option?

Bourgui · 04-13-2009, 10:56 AM

'Snow' tires are not just for snow-covered roads.
They're a different rubber that keeps its elasticity in a lower temperature range than the AS or summer tires, whether or not the road is dry.

Here in Ottawa I put my winter tires at the start of December and take them off at the start of April. Even though we get quite a bit of snow throughout the season, the roads are dry most of the time (most of my driving is on the highway too, which is kept clear and dry). I haven't noticed my winter tires to be wearing out faster than my AS tires.

There is a huge difference between my AS and my winter tires however. I don't know about Chicago weather, but if it's anything like here, the winter tires are well worth having the day you need to hit the brakes to avoid a crash.

robby · 04-13-2009, 11:00 AM

True winter tires, like Blizzaks (Bridgestone) should be removed once ambient temps stay above 40 degrees.
At that temp, the compound is becomming soft and will wear rapidly.
An all season tire is a bunch of compromises,IE not hard enouph to allow good cornering adhesion in warm weather, not soft enouph for really good winter traction, not enouph siping to be a real good rain tire, not enouph tread blocking to be a good snow tire.
It is a compromise.
As others have stated, a good set of winter specific tires (and wheels) will make your ownership experience just that much better.

Rob
(P.S. I do not work for any tire suppliers, just an enthusiast like the rest of you)

Richochet83 · 04-13-2009, 11:14 AM

I saw this on another Thread so I guessing these are the tires we can expect. And judging by the Brembo brakes I'm guessing these pics are from that SS models. I just hope us 2LT guys get some love.

It says Ice and Snow on the tires on the Red car but I don't know what the hell it says on the Silver one.

04-12-2009, 07:52 PM	#31
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04-13-2009, 10:46 AM	#39
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04-13-2009, 11:14 AM	#42
Richochet83 Drives: SIM 2LT Camaro RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 485	I saw this on another Thread so I guessing these are the tires we can expect. And judging by the Brembo brakes I'm guessing these pics are from that SS models. I just hope us 2LT guys get some love. It says Ice and Snow on the tires on the Red car but I don't know what the hell it says on the Silver one. Attached Images

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racert33 waiting for white Drives: vertically challenged 95 c/k Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 110	how quickly do winter tires wear out. I live just south of chicago and often during winter the roads are completely dry although it is usually quite cold. there were a lot of sub 20 days this last winter. However, we also get ocassional warm spells where it can be over 40 for a couple of days. Basically what im saying is, do they wear out fast when it is dry and/or warm out?

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Bourgui Drives: 1LT/RS, VR, GFX Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 333	'Snow' tires are not just for snow-covered roads. They're a different rubber that keeps its elasticity in a lower temperature range than the AS or summer tires, whether or not the road is dry. Here in Ottawa I put my winter tires at the start of December and take them off at the start of April. Even though we get quite a bit of snow throughout the season, the roads are dry most of the time (most of my driving is on the highway too, which is kept clear and dry). I haven't noticed my winter tires to be wearing out faster than my AS tires. There is a huge difference between my AS and my winter tires however. I don't know about Chicago weather, but if it's anything like here, the winter tires are well worth having the day you need to hit the brakes to avoid a crash.

04-13-2009, 11:00 AM	#41
robby Drives: 02 B4C 6M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 69	True winter tires, like Blizzaks (Bridgestone) should be removed once ambient temps stay above 40 degrees. At that temp, the compound is becomming soft and will wear rapidly. An all season tire is a bunch of compromises,IE not hard enouph to allow good cornering adhesion in warm weather, not soft enouph for really good winter traction, not enouph siping to be a real good rain tire, not enouph tread blocking to be a good snow tire. It is a compromise. As others have stated, a good set of winter specific tires (and wheels) will make your ownership experience just that much better. Rob (P.S. I do not work for any tire suppliers, just an enthusiast like the rest of you)