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Indydriver · 12-14-2014, 04:00 AM

"Placebo"? In Kansas? Check back in three months. It's not even winter yet!

102SS · 12-14-2014, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i007spectre

May be the placebo effect but I feel much safer driving now that I have my winter set up installed. Also I swear the new tires are quieter than the p-zero's and my car rides smoother.

In temps below 40* F winter tires have an advantage.

The sidewalls are bit more compliant so you get a smother ride.

The P Zero's do have a lot of road noise,I went to Hankooks for summer.

Software Guy · 12-18-2014, 07:57 PM

I drove through 4" of un-plowed snow with slush at the bottom and had no issues with my Blizzaks. I even managed well in the parking garage with slush and ice. I'm looking forward to a bigger snowfall now as a better test!

MarkS1909 · 12-23-2014, 10:18 AM

Looking for help,

Just purchased and 2013 Camaro convertible (new that was still in dealer showroom) with 2LT with RS package. I've tried following tire rack website and not sure which will fit. I know I currently have the 20x8 and 20x9 configuration. Can I move down with new rims and tires (for winter) to 18inch? Will that effect the speedometer?
Do I need to stick to the 20 inch rims? Just looking for help with which configuration I can use.

Thanks
Mark

102SS · 12-23-2014, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkS1909

Looking for help,

Just purchased and 2013 Camaro convertible (new that was still in dealer showroom) with 2LT with RS package. I've tried following tire rack website and not sure which will fit. I know I currently have the 20x8 and 20x9 configuration. Can I move down with new rims and tires (for winter) to 18inch? Will that effect the speedometer?
Do I need to stick to the 20 inch rims? Just looking for help with which configuration I can use.

Thanks
Mark

The 18's will fit fine,you could even get the base steel wheels.

Cam_Cam · 12-23-2014, 11:27 AM

Almost a month into drivingon the Blizzaks and not even a centimeter of snow yet. In fact, its almost 50 and pouring rain. I hate Detroit.

Burt · 12-23-2014, 11:40 AM

Same. I've put plenty of miles on my Nittos, but I haven't seen any snow.

Rudy@Tirerack · 12-23-2014, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkS1909

Looking for help,

Just purchased and 2013 Camaro convertible (new that was still in dealer showroom) with 2LT with RS package. I've tried following tire rack website and not sure which will fit. I know I currently have the 20x8 and 20x9 configuration. Can I move down with new rims and tires (for winter) to 18inch? Will that effect the speedometer?
Do I need to stick to the 20 inch rims? Just looking for help with which configuration I can use.

Thanks
Mark

18's fit fine. Give me a call if I can help at 800-428-8355 EXT 4664.

i007spectre · 12-23-2014, 05:17 PM

Mine have yet to see any snow either. But they have dealt with mud.

And to Mark above I went from 20's to 17's and the speedo is still correct.

Cam_Cam · 01-07-2015, 11:23 AM

Finally got a little bit of snow up here in Detroit, along with near 0 degree temps this week. The Blizzak LM-32's are incredible. I'm driving circles around most of the cars in traffic with a Camaro SS.

I knew the tires would help, but I really did not understand how MUCH they would help. The Camaro is a pretty damn good winter car after all.

Rudy@Tirerack · 01-07-2015, 04:36 PM

Snow is on the way guys. Get ready to feel the traction!!!!!

102SS · 01-07-2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

Finally got a little bit of snow up here in Detroit, along with near 0 degree temps this week. The Blizzak LM-32's are incredible. I'm driving circles around most of the cars in traffic with a Camaro SS.

I knew the tires would help, but I really did not understand how MUCH they would help. The Camaro is a pretty damn good winter car after all.

These things are awesome with snow tires,I love my Blizzaks.

Cam_Cam · 01-08-2015, 10:34 AM

4 inches expected tonight with temps tomorrow morning hovering around 0. Should be a real test! Can't wait!

102SS · 01-08-2015, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

4 inches expected tonight with temps tomorrow morning hovering around 0. Should be a real test! Can't wait!

The guys in Western Canada see much more severe conditions -40 to -50C and blowing and drifting snow 1-2 feet are the norms this time of year.

You will plow through that no problem.

12-14-2014, 04:00 AM	#631
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	"Placebo"? In Kansas? Check back in three months. It's not even winter yet! __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

12-23-2014, 11:40 AM	#637
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	Same. I've put plenty of miles on my Nittos, but I haven't seen any snow. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

12-23-2014, 05:17 PM	#639
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,935 View My Garage	Mine have yet to see any snow either. But they have dealt with mud. And to Mark above I went from 20's to 17's and the speedo is still correct. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

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Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	4 inches expected tonight with temps tomorrow morning hovering around 0. Should be a real test! Can't wait!