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MacadamianNut · 05-08-2014, 11:27 PM

I live in Northern Indiana. Don't do what I did and try to drive in stock tires. I didn't get into an accident (or come close), but it was a nightmare every single day for 3 1/2 months.

Of course this past winter was probably the worst winter in ~30 years for the area. But I'm buying snow tires in a couple of months. A few sandbags in the trunk were also extremely useful

stlrammer · 05-08-2014, 11:47 PM

Lose the summer only tires for sure. They turn to stone below 30 degrees. I've been driving rear wheel drive cars in mid-west winters for over 30 years with only all season radials.

intensifi · 05-09-2014, 01:27 AM

Ok wouldn't our cars break loose pretty easy given the lack of weight over the rear wheels in the snow/ice?

I have fun just in the rain out here in coastal California.

Given the damage potential in snow/ice and salt, isn't it better just to garage it for the winter?

BATMOB1LE · 05-09-2014, 01:37 AM

I just took my car out of storage! I wasn't expecting a winter thread so soon! Lol

With that said, cover it, store it and get a beater. It's like getting a new Camaro every spring! Enjoy!

Revrider550 · 05-09-2014, 02:16 AM

drive it. honestly theyre solid in the snow. never got stuck or went in a ditch through a tough winter here in central new york

thkfast · 05-09-2014, 03:43 AM

Option 1: $1,800 set of dedicated snow tires/wheels.
Option 2: $3,000 winter beater you don't love and keep your Camaro safe at home in garage.

I also live in a shit hole climate. I chose Option 2!

NYCamOwner · 05-09-2014, 07:06 AM

2 words - Winter Car

JR 1 · 05-09-2014, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thkfast

Option 1: $1,800 set of dedicated snow tires/wheels.
Option 2: $3,000 winter beater you don't love and keep your Camaro safe at home in garage.

I also live in a shit hole climate. I chose Option 2!

Yeah, I chose an opton not on your list. I got a cheap set of the factory steelies (which I happen to like) for $150 on Ebay and a set of Blizzaks for about $500.

JR 1 · 05-09-2014, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intensifi

Ok wouldn't our cars break loose pretty easy given the lack of weight over the rear wheels in the snow/ice?

I have fun just in the rain out here in coastal California.

Given the damage potential in snow/ice and salt, isn't it better just to garage it for the winter?

You would probably be amazed at how good these are in the snow. I sure was! My first car was a rear wheel drive Cutlass and it was absolutely horrendous in the snow. Even with a couple hundred pounds of sand in the trunk and driving like grandma I could hardly keep it on the road.

The Camaro does so well I never even felt the need to put any weight in the trunk. Tires make a huge difference and traction control doesn't hurt. Of course the Camaro isn't exactly light in the rear end either so there is plenty of downforce.

TOYMARO · 05-09-2014, 09:47 AM

Store it man. Screw snow tires and bothering trying to drive in the snow...no fun if you ask me.,

Gillis · 05-09-2014, 11:19 AM

1. Don't worry about it - it's almost summertime now!
2. Get cheap beater car - don't drive Camaro in snow.

Melkor · 05-09-2014, 01:08 PM

I'm in the same boat. In Montana, I'm a little worried about the winter because of the clearance. I'll get the snow tires, remove the splitter and see how the first winter treats me. I may invest in something NEXT winter, but it's not in the cards this year. I have work friends who don't mind me carpooling with them if the snow gets too bad. I'll just give them some gas money or buy lunch

United_727 · 05-09-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Put it away and get a beater for winter.

ZED SLED · 05-09-2014, 03:02 PM

I use Blizzaks....on my AWD Equinox

Actually, I just sit in the house and watch a lot of TV for 5 months.

05-08-2014, 11:27 PM	#15
MacadamianNut Car Newbie Drives: 2012 2LT/RS (Black) Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA and Granger, IN Posts: 24 View My Garage	I live in Northern Indiana. Don't do what I did and try to drive in stock tires. I didn't get into an accident (or come close), but it was a nightmare every single day for 3 1/2 months. Of course this past winter was probably the worst winter in ~30 years for the area. But I'm buying snow tires in a couple of months. A few sandbags in the trunk were also extremely useful __________________ University of Alabama - B.S. '10 University of Notre Dame - M.S. '14, (Ph.D hopefully '15) Roll Tide and Go Irish

05-09-2014, 01:27 AM	#17
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Ok wouldn't our cars break loose pretty easy given the lack of weight over the rear wheels in the snow/ice? I have fun just in the rain out here in coastal California. Given the damage potential in snow/ice and salt, isn't it better just to garage it for the winter? __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

05-09-2014, 01:37 AM	#18
BATMOB1LE • HT • Drives: 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 907	I just took my car out of storage! I wasn't expecting a winter thread so soon! Lol With that said, cover it, store it and get a beater. It's like getting a new Camaro every spring! Enjoy! __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE - 402 of 451 "BATMOB1LE" - Xpel Stealth Wrap - ZL1 Rockers - 18% Tint - Custom Badges - Heritage Grille - BMR 1.4" Springs - Solo Performance Axel-Back Exhaust - Recaro Sport Seats

05-09-2014, 03:43 AM	#20
thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	Option 1: $1,800 set of dedicated snow tires/wheels. Option 2: $3,000 winter beater you don't love and keep your Camaro safe at home in garage. I also live in a shit hole climate. I chose Option 2! __________________ 2014 Red Hot 2SS/RS/M6/NPP/Shifter/Nav/Roof/SilverRallyStripes/Airaid intake/GM StrutTowerBrace/50%-35%tint

05-09-2014, 07:06 AM	#21
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	2 words - Winter Car __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

05-08-2014, 11:47 PM	#16
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	Lose the summer only tires for sure. They turn to stone below 30 degrees. I've been driving rear wheel drive cars in mid-west winters for over 30 years with only all season radials.

05-09-2014, 02:16 AM	#19
Revrider550 Drives: 2015 1SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York Posts: 104	drive it. honestly theyre solid in the snow. never got stuck or went in a ditch through a tough winter here in central new york

05-09-2014, 09:47 AM	#24
TOYMARO Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: here Posts: 591	Store it man. Screw snow tires and bothering trying to drive in the snow...no fun if you ask me.,

05-09-2014, 11:19 AM	#25
Gillis Drives: Car Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 185	1. Don't worry about it - it's almost summertime now! 2. Get cheap beater car - don't drive Camaro in snow.

05-09-2014, 01:08 PM	#26
Melkor Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS w/1le Package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 302 View My Garage	I'm in the same boat. In Montana, I'm a little worried about the winter because of the clearance. I'll get the snow tires, remove the splitter and see how the first winter treats me. I may invest in something NEXT winter, but it's not in the cards this year. I have work friends who don't mind me carpooling with them if the snow gets too bad. I'll just give them some gas money or buy lunch __________________ DFTBA! 2014 Camaro 1SS w/1LE Track Pack

05-09-2014, 03:02 PM	#28
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	I use Blizzaks....on my AWD Equinox Actually, I just sit in the house and watch a lot of TV for 5 months. __________________