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Shadowmind · 09-02-2009, 02:13 PM

The p-zeros are fine in light rain. Haven't has any issues with them at all. Even on aggressive starts. I think with heavy rain, we'll have to drive a lot more conservatively. If there is snow, Im busing in to work. I was going to get another set of wheels with all-seasons, but I figure we really only get 2 weeks of serious snow, two or tree times a year. Not really work the 3k investment on rims and tires. That and the probability of some 'other' schmuck not knowing how to drive in the snow crashing into us, makes me want to keep my baby in the garage for 6 weeks a year...

ssump29 · 09-02-2009, 02:19 PM

It will be parked in my garage like my GTO use to be every winter. If you live where it snows and brought a camaro or any other high performance car without having a second car to drive then all I have to say is WTF were you thinking.

chevyss · 09-02-2009, 11:18 PM

Garage!!

SAM · 09-02-2009, 11:35 PM

Just slightly north of where Teddydog is (Vancouver, BC) - and we tend to have a "bit" of a milder winter than Washington state (just a bit). Mine is going into the garage at the first hint of winter. Taking no chances. Plus salt doesn't do the car any extra favors. The small boulders that they put down on the road that they call sand is cause alone to put the baby into hibernation mode until spring arrives.

Rookie13 · 09-02-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowmind

The p-zeros are fine in light rain. Haven't has any issues with them at all. Even on aggressive starts. I think with heavy rain, we'll have to drive a lot more conservatively. If there is snow, Im busing in to work. I was going to get another set of wheels with all-seasons, but I figure we really only get 2 weeks of serious snow, two or tree times a year. Not really work the 3k investment on rims and tires. That and the probability of some 'other' schmuck not knowing how to drive in the snow crashing into us, makes me want to keep my baby in the garage for 6 weeks a year...

Ditto - we really only have maybe 8 days of snow total, and if it gets deeper than 3 inches the county-blades come out. I'm not to concerned about snow, salt, crazy people, or weather. It's a car and I'm in a small town of <30K, with a 1mile commute down the hill to work.

I've got some plans to carefully winterize the belly/frame/wheel wells next week when she comes in so I won't worry about the salt factor Kansas has.

Drive it like you stole it, or give it to someone else who will is my philosophy. ...And ain't nobody drivin my Camaro!!

mikel441 · 09-07-2009, 05:24 PM

I have a Tercel to drive every day. The Camaro will stay nice and dry all winter long. Ready for the first Springtime cruise. Unless we get a sunny day in January. LOL!

jayson71 · 09-07-2009, 05:26 PM

Come to Cali we have room. I must warn you sometimes it gets into the 50s

Iroczlover · 09-07-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mikel441

I have a Tercel to drive every day. The Camaro will stay nice and dry all winter long. Ready for the first Springtime cruise. Unless we get a sunny day in January. LOL!

husband wants the ATVs fixed before winter that way we can piss off the neighbors on those cold days, we are stuck home due to snow

hollywoodjose · 09-07-2009, 08:49 PM

for those storing in the winter how will you store it? i read someplace on here about not using jack stands just over inflate the tires to 40 instead of 35 psi and mothballs? where do you get those

anyways any tips on how to store would be appreciated

kjnylin · 09-14-2009, 03:02 PM

I bought mine to drive, everyday! Living in the Great Pacific Northwest I need to plan on some ice and snow with alot of rain. Today the Pirelli's come off and the Yokohama Paradas are going on. Why GM didn't offer an all season option with the 20's is beyond me! Do they think everyone is parking there cars when it's cold and or wet? The Yokohamas will offer at least three times the tread life at half the cost of the Pirellis.

75rusty · 09-14-2009, 09:37 PM

Seeing as I am supposed to take delivery in December, I will be driving it through the winter.

09-02-2009, 02:19 PM	#30
ssump29 LOL at most people here. Drives: 2005 GTO,2006 M6, 2007 300 Touring Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 1,331 View My Garage	It will be parked in my garage like my GTO use to be every winter. If you live where it snows and brought a camaro or any other high performance car without having a second car to drive then all I have to say is WTF were you thinking. __________________ Number 5952. oh yeahhhhhhh

09-07-2009, 05:24 PM	#34
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,451 View My Garage	I have a Tercel to drive every day. The Camaro will stay nice and dry all winter long. Ready for the first Springtime cruise. Unless we get a sunny day in January. LOL! __________________

09-14-2009, 03:02 PM	#38
kjnylin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black/Black Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puyallup, Wa Posts: 163 View My Garage	I bought mine to drive, everyday! Living in the Great Pacific Northwest I need to plan on some ice and snow with alot of rain. Today the Pirelli's come off and the Yokohama Paradas are going on. Why GM didn't offer an all season option with the 20's is beyond me! Do they think everyone is parking there cars when it's cold and or wet? The Yokohamas will offer at least three times the tread life at half the cost of the Pirellis. __________________ Order accepted by GM, 6/15/2009 Picked up at dealer 8/21/2009 UPDATE! Purchased a 2013 ZL1 on 3/14/2015.

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09-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#29
Shadowmind Drives: 2010 2SS - IOM, fully loaded Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 210	The p-zeros are fine in light rain. Haven't has any issues with them at all. Even on aggressive starts. I think with heavy rain, we'll have to drive a lot more conservatively. If there is snow, Im busing in to work. I was going to get another set of wheels with all-seasons, but I figure we really only get 2 weeks of serious snow, two or tree times a year. Not really work the 3k investment on rims and tires. That and the probability of some 'other' schmuck not knowing how to drive in the snow crashing into us, makes me want to keep my baby in the garage for 6 weeks a year...

09-02-2009, 11:18 PM	#31
chevyss SS/RS Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM w/blk stripes A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 816 View My Garage	Garage!!

09-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#32
SAM Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS & '86 IROC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coquitlam, B.C. Posts: 19	Just slightly north of where Teddydog is (Vancouver, BC) - and we tend to have a "bit" of a milder winter than Washington state (just a bit). Mine is going into the garage at the first hint of winter. Taking no chances. Plus salt doesn't do the car any extra favors. The small boulders that they put down on the road that they call sand is cause alone to put the baby into hibernation mode until spring arrives.

09-07-2009, 05:26 PM	#35
jayson71 Drives: 2010 Victory Red Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 283 View My Garage	Come to Cali we have room. I must warn you sometimes it gets into the 50s

09-07-2009, 08:49 PM	#37
hollywoodjose Drives: 2010 Black 1LT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 386 View My Garage	for those storing in the winter how will you store it? i read someplace on here about not using jack stands just over inflate the tires to 40 instead of 35 psi and mothballs? where do you get those anyways any tips on how to store would be appreciated

09-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#39
75rusty awesome! Drives: 07 Jetta WB, '92 GTI 16vT, '76 LUV Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 117	Seeing as I am supposed to take delivery in December, I will be driving it through the winter.