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02-28-2014, 07:27 AM
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Drives: 2022 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ontario
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Pirelli RS tires in snow???
I'm picking up a new 2 SS, however there is some snow on the a few of the road that I will be taking in my 2 hour drive home from the dealership. Most of the highway driving should be clear, but I may hit some packed snow on a few side streets and my in driveway. Will I be able to get this car home, and safe in my garage?
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02-28-2014, 11:36 AM
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 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Vert Auto IOM Join Date: May 2012
Location: Alberta
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I would not have driven anywhere in the winter with those tires, they are summer only tires, but others have done it and been fine, and some have done it and ended up regretting it.
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02-28-2014, 05:05 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012
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Any hills? It can be done though. Your driving experience will be tested on those roads and if you get stuck. Bring a buddy so they can follow you in another car and bring a shovel.
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02-28-2014, 05:11 PM
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Trust me I'm a Scientist.
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I vote no! No and no! Don't force to use it on snow they get hard on low temps you'll pretty much be running slicks I mean hard slicks. So before you wreck your car store it or run winter tires.
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02-28-2014, 06:59 PM
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Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Riverview, FL
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No.
As others are telling you, the Pirelli's suck in cold, and are dangerous in the snow. I tried in 1/2 inch and it made me turn right around and park it. Not worth the risk. I was so happy to get rid of mine last month. I would postpone picking it up, even though I am sure you want it badly. Just think, even if you don't slide off the road or have an accident, how will you feel maybe slamming those new wheels into a curb? Good luck. Jim
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02-28-2014, 07:17 PM
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Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Florence New Jersey
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My P-Zeros works fine in the snow. Just finishing up my third Winter on my second set, yes I replaced the stock P-Zeros with P-Zeros. I had my car up to 102 this morning, it was 8 degrees F. The myth that the stock tires turn into hard plastic is just that. The traction control on my Camaro is really great, I have driven through 6 inches of snow without problem, sure you have to watch your speed, like every other car on the road. I say Go For it, Drive that Car!!
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02-28-2014, 07:18 PM
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Drives: 2022 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2011
Location: Ontario
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Thanks for the insight guys. Another day of sun cleared up most of the roads and I've got a clear weather window to go pick it up before more snow is forecasted. I can't resist! I will take it easy and call off the trip if the snow does start falling.
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02-28-2014, 09:29 PM
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Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011
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Smart move.
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02-28-2014, 09:32 PM
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Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Riverview, FL
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Myth???
You must be smoking something.  Sorry, but you must not be rolling on Pirelli P-Zero's. Last month, 4 degrees out, and my tires felt like eggs, not flat spotted, but felt oval shaped. I am sure there are a TON of people that will disagree with you. Wait, I got it, you have a set of STUDDED Pirelli's. I wish you luck driving in 6 inches of snow. Quote:
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02-28-2014, 09:52 PM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Morgan, UT
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My experience has been that driving in snow on P-Zeros puts you into one of two states...
1) Terrified 2) Stuck YMMV after getting mine stuck in just a snowy driveway and taking 5 men to get it out I'll always keep it parked when there is any doubt.
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02-28-2014, 10:12 PM
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Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014
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Even without snow, temps under 30 degrees make these PZero tires rock hard. Dry pavement feels slick as ice, makes for extremely unenjoyable driving.
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02-28-2014, 10:45 PM
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Trust me I'm a Scientist.
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Quote:
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03-03-2014, 06:29 PM
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Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009
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On the other hand, with Pirelli snow tires... I can go anywhere
 
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03-04-2014, 04:12 PM
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Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009
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First and only time I drove mine in the snow with the p-zeroes I ended up in the ditch.
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