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Muscle Car Lover · 09-17-2014, 08:14 PM

I could have got a winter car, but screw that! I want to drive MY car!

Ordered winter setup from the AWESOME Rudy @ Tirerack on Sunday. All was delivered this Tuesday!!!! Great job over there:

xinfamousxi · 09-17-2014, 08:38 PM

I need to get off one day early this week so I can call Rudy and order mine.

Muscle Car Lover · 09-17-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

I need to get off one day early this week so I can call Rudy and order mine.

If you can't just ask Rudy to call you after hours, I am sure he will help you out.

BTW, A Camaro is a heavy car, properly setup for the winter, its not going to be an issue as long as you don't try to drag race in a blizzard.

Rudy@Tirerack · 09-18-2014, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the nice feedback. I wanted to thank you again for your business. Its much appreciated

Rudy@Tirerack · 09-18-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

I need to get off one day early this week so I can call Rudy and order mine.

Yeah let me know. Shoot me an email if you need me to give you a call.

URBAN LEGEND · 09-18-2014, 03:34 PM

Sucks to hear that!

Corp Z · 09-26-2014, 08:35 AM

I bought this same setup. Tire diameter seems a lot taller than the stock ones. Will there be a rubbing issue?

JT Camaro · 09-26-2014, 02:45 PM

no info on what rims or tires where bought?

Corp Z · 09-27-2014, 08:48 AM

Rims are 19" Sport Edition WX5 and tires are Blizzack DMV-1s 235/55/19.

Muscle Car Lover · 09-27-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JT Camaro

no info on what rims or tires where bought?

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Originally Posted by Corp Z

Rims are 19" Sport Edition WX5 and tires are Blizzack DMV-1s 235/55/19.

LOL, yes I never even said what they were! I did on my build page. Corp Z is correct; that is exactly my setup. Probably go on near the end of October.

Muscle Car Lover · 10-18-2014, 06:23 PM

The new winter wheels came with lug nuts, which I never opened, just assumed they were stock lugs. When I dropped the car off at the dealer to do the winter switch (and get the key recall done ) the tech asked "did different lug nuts come with this set?" The holes on the new wheels are much smaller!!!!

Luckily I don't live far so I went back and got them. TireRack was awesome enough to send me, dig this, 20 Gorilla wheel lock lugs for the smaller wheel holes!!! What a cool thing!

Anyways, all set now. I don't like the increased rolling resistance from these tires, car feels much slower. But hey, it's winter tires. And before you ask, YES it's early to put them on but I am gone the next couple of weekends and it should be getting colder here very soon.

Pics:

Corp Z · 10-19-2014, 11:19 AM

Looks good. I know Rudy said they would fit but its always nice to actually see it.
Hopefully they are worth the cost when the snow flies. Ive driven 4 th gens with blizzacks for the last 10 years but never a V8 powered car. Fingers crossed.

Muscle Car Lover · 10-19-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Corp Z

Looks good. I know Rudy said they would fit but its always nice to actually see it.
Hopefully they are worth the cost when the snow flies. Ive driven 4 th gens with blizzacks for the last 10 years but never a V8 powered car. Fingers crossed.

They fit, plenty of room around brakes. Just use the lugnuts that come with the package.

SSJ455 · 10-19-2014, 08:01 PM

That is some tread! You gonna mount a plow on the front? You could make some money on the side.
Looks good!!

09-17-2014, 08:14 PM	#1
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Winter Setup is Here! I could have got a winter car, but screw that! I want to drive MY car! Ordered winter setup from the AWESOME Rudy @ Tirerack on Sunday. All was delivered this Tuesday!!!! Great job over there: Attached Images __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

09-18-2014, 03:34 PM	#6
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	Sucks to hear that! __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

10-18-2014, 06:23 PM	#11
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	The new winter wheels came with lug nuts, which I never opened, just assumed they were stock lugs. When I dropped the car off at the dealer to do the winter switch (and get the key recall done ) the tech asked "did different lug nuts come with this set?" The holes on the new wheels are much smaller!!!! Luckily I don't live far so I went back and got them. TireRack was awesome enough to send me, dig this, 20 Gorilla wheel lock lugs for the smaller wheel holes!!! What a cool thing! Anyways, all set now. I don't like the increased rolling resistance from these tires, car feels much slower. But hey, it's winter tires. And before you ask, YES it's early to put them on but I am gone the next couple of weekends and it should be getting colder here very soon. Pics: Attached Images __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

10-19-2014, 08:01 PM	#14
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,055 View My Garage	That is some tread! You gonna mount a plow on the front? You could make some money on the side. Looks good!! __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

09-17-2014, 08:38 PM	#2
xinfamousxi Drives: Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States Posts: 481	I need to get off one day early this week so I can call Rudy and order mine.

09-18-2014, 02:41 PM	#4
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Thanks for the nice feedback. I wanted to thank you again for your business. Its much appreciated

09-26-2014, 08:35 AM	#7
Corp Z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Niagara Posts: 29	I bought this same setup. Tire diameter seems a lot taller than the stock ones. Will there be a rubbing issue?

09-26-2014, 02:45 PM	#8
JT Camaro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 580	no info on what rims or tires where bought?

09-27-2014, 08:48 AM	#9
Corp Z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Niagara Posts: 29	Rims are 19" Sport Edition WX5 and tires are Blizzack DMV-1s 235/55/19.

10-19-2014, 11:19 AM	#12
Corp Z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Niagara Posts: 29	Looks good. I know Rudy said they would fit but its always nice to actually see it. Hopefully they are worth the cost when the snow flies. Ive driven 4 th gens with blizzacks for the last 10 years but never a V8 powered car. Fingers crossed.