Camaro doesn’t handle in snow? Think again (VIDEO)

[dragon22]

Originally Posted by JEFF2010SSMANUAL

Last night here by the lake in Northern IL we got one of the fastest snowfalls I have ever seen here, lake-front effect put down 3" per hour for 2 hours, I went out not knowing it started as it started FAST. I didn't have my usual 150# of sand in the trunk, and my tank was just about empty. Anyway I got around great, cars were going in ditches all over, But 225/60/18" Blizzak LM-25 snow tires ROCK. SWEET !!! People look at me around here and laugh, until I beat them in their 4x4 trucks to 50mph. I start in 2nd gear and GOOD-BYE.

LOL LOL

[rays1417]

A Camaro in the snow IS fun no more than that it is a BLAST. We have had about 5 feet of snow this year, SO FAR, and our Camaro has not been in need of a push yet. It is a driver's car. If you are only going to dirve it in fair weather you are missing out on half the fun. We got our car as a second work car. My wife drives it to work, granted we only live about a mile from where she works but she dirves it in the snow and rain and even when it nice out. We took dilivery July 27 and we have 4700 miles on it 900 was on vacation. You purchased this car to have fun ENJOY IT.

[04Ram2500Hemi]

Originally Posted by Coldpants

Its not the car get snow tires. In ct my car handles well in the snow I have Blizzak 60m 18's on it. I have heard the Perrelli scorpions do well too.
Here I am caught in a surprise snowstorm in Vermont. It handled so well I stopped and took pictures
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No issues on the curves or hills. I even passed a 4x4 stuck on a hill.
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If we get the snow predicted for tomorrow I will make a video of myself driving around the hills near my house. Unless its 24 inches then I'm staying home. I noticed that the SUV's are the ones I always see stuck on in a ditch. 4WD doesn't help a stupid driver.

I know it's a car, but I just can't see my Camaro ever seeing a snow day. I'll keep the truck for days like this!

[dragon22]

One of the guys I work with has an '08 Z06. It is in his garage right now with 2010 km on it. I could never let a car like that sit like that. Okay...you wouldn't want to drive it in the winter, but during the rest of the year...open it up!

[Ruffian118]

Originally Posted by Hogarth

Brought mine home on Thursday, just beautiful, took pics outside in the snow....before it got really dirty,... snow, sand, some chemical(white)stuff(anti-ice melt?). I had it built and bought it: to drive it...all the time. Dirt, snow, mud all comes off with a good wash and detail. Nothing wrong with keeping it in a garage(for those of you who do)....but I ENJOY mine....everyday!!

amen! i look forward to doing the same - every single day!

[bumblebeecamaro]

I can't believe anyone would put such a nice car through that kind of a mess.

good Lord, buy a beater (IE - a Mustang ) and keep the Camaro in storage until nice weather comes along.

[catmaster1]

I think it would be quite comical to see a video of a guy doing that with a SS with the summer tires. And kind of interesting at the same time, for curiosity sake.

[SonnyakaPig]

Makes me so proud.

[Shellhead]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Ahhhhh.......black lake (Milford Proving Ground) in the winter! (where the video was shot, I believe......)

Some of you may recall that I spoke about the Camaro's performance in the snow last year right after I got "Thor."

He had a set of Pirelli ice and snow tires put on him prior to me picking him up.......I drove to the airport and parked him -- only to come back to 8 inches of snow on the ground - and it was still coming down.......

I, too, was somewhat wary -- but even on I-94 (which had not seen a plow yet) - -he handled incredibly well. No - -not like a 4wd Avalanche or Silverado - but very controllable as long as I drove sensibly..... When I got home, the Driveway had not been touched - and he went right up the driveway......

The key to all of this:

Do NOT take an SS out in the snow -- if the roads are covered -- unless you put all-seasons or snow tires on your Camaro. The tires on the SS are meant for performance -- not driving in snow.

Remember that a Camaro is low to the ground -- if you drive into deep snow, you ARE going to eventually pile snow under the car -- losing traction......

Scott is absolutely right!! I drove a '99 Trans Am WS6 for 8 years as my daily driver in Michigan. 168k miles later, I only got stuck in the snow once (and that was when I was in 6+ inches parked at the bottom of a steep hill - which was my mistake). Some times I didn't get stuck? Driving from Macomb to Howell in the middle of the night in a blizzard. Driving from the west side of Michigan to the East side of Michigan in a blizzard. For *8* years. Two things I did - added about 100 lbs of weight to the back, and used all season tires exclusively. When I get a 5th gen, it's getting snow tires and ballast as well - but the point is, if you LEARN how, you can drive these cars in the snow. It won't be 4 wheel drive, but it will get you there safe - if YOU know how to drive it. The only reservation I'd even have about a 5th gen is when the Z28 comes out - it may have so much torque that snow tires wouldn't help it......but then again......any comment, Scott?

[Speedfreak]

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

snow isnt as bad as everyone says

For those of who can drive for sure. I used to drive a 77 Trans Am, 2800 Stall 60's out back, built engine in the snow all the time. Never had any problems unless it got to deep. Fing ground clearance. Now ice, is a whole diff story

[dragon22]

I think a big difference is the near 50/50 weight distribution in these cars. I have made it through the winter so far without any ballast in the trunk. LOL But I am a firm believer in snow tires for the winter as well.

If anyone is aware of the testing that was done on this vehicle before production, they know if was put through very extreme winter driving tests. I believe it was GM who had video's of the places the Camaro was taken and tested.

Most anything can be driven in the winter with a little bit of common sense and respect for the weather conditions!

[camarogolfguy]

Anyone know where this clip was filmed?

[kjnylin]

Originally Posted by AdnanHfuda

how is it a poor camaro? way i see it is, its a car even though it is a highly loved one. pampering it and keeping it hidden is something i cant comprehend unless your planning to keep the car simply to sell it. i say drive it through all the snow and grime you want. repairs can be made, and washes can be given

I bought my Camaro to use it, not hide it. It is a daily driver. 9000 miles so far and it polishes up real nice after few days of rain, snow and grit. Yeah, some sandblasting on the front, a couple rock chips. You have to look close for that though. I am still getting thumbs up and "nice car" comments. I think they will be building these cars for awhile. It can be replaced.

[george]

Anybody know what snow tires/wheels fit on the new ss with the barbells on the brakes?