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Avalnch · 09-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Wild Bill · 09-21-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

this has been discussed in so many other threads - do not attempt to drive on the Summer Pirellis under 40 degrees in any conditions let alone wet, icy or snow. The soft compound hardens in low temps severely impacting traction.

I went with 20" Bridgestone Blizzaks on new Sport Edition ST4 rims from www.tirerack.com/snow - this link has packages for 18"-20" tires and rims. The Camaro was superb in last winter running these tires.

As the temps in NJ dip below 40 degrees during my morning commute starting in mid-Oct I swap my tires/rims by then.

Do NOT drive on the Perellis below 40 degrees. You may get away with it once or twice but .........

I got my Yoko Prada Spec X all seasons for last winter and they were great as well.

SleepWarz · 09-21-2010, 02:44 PM

lol you can drive the summers in any temperature, just dont expect them to handle very good. I drove on the summers in 0 degrees all winter last year when it was a nice unsalty day.

chazysoccer11 · 09-21-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by John Shields

I loathe the fact that these threads are going to be popping up daily and not just two times a week. Search button is our friend!

Hemlawk · 09-21-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by John Shields

I loathe the fact that these threads are going to be popping up daily and not just two times a week. Search button is our friend!

We need a inclimate weather sticky

efpardo · 09-21-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

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I was thinking; Not for Show and For Show

SSOOCH · 09-21-2010, 10:13 PM

efpardo · 09-21-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Summer tires on ice - Those tire are so cold snow isn't even sticking to the tread.

mkeeler · 09-27-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

this has been discussed in so many other threads - do not attempt to drive on the Summer Pirellis under 40 degrees in any conditions let alone wet, icy or snow. The soft compound hardens in low temps severely impacting traction.

I went with 20" Bridgestone Blizzaks on new Sport Edition ST4 rims from www.tirerack.com/snow - this link has packages for 18"-20" tires and rims. The Camaro was superb in last winter running these tires.

As the temps in NJ dip below 40 degrees during my morning commute starting in mid-Oct I swap my tires/rims by then.

If u don't mind me asking, which blizzacks did u go with? Lm-60, LM_25, or DV1? Thanks

Shift · 09-27-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wylde1

it's not a sin at all. If winter tires weren't so expensive I'd be doing the same.

Stupid expensive tires, fortunately its just a weekend car for my wife. It will be covered most of the winter and she'll be sporting her 4Runner.

raqball · 09-27-2010, 01:02 PM

The car was built to be driven, not sit in a garage....

My .02

vincewalthers · 09-27-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raqball

The car was built to be driven, not sit in a garage....

My .02

My car went through last winter no problem.. Average temperature in the mornings around 5am was 30 degrees. Still have the stock tires on, 23,000 miles later with plenty of tread and ready for another winter!

Shift · 09-27-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by raqball

The car was built to be driven, not sit in a garage....

My .02

No, your car was built to be driven, mine was built to sit and look good in the driveway

Bearfan · 10-26-2010, 02:25 PM

I need someone from Chicago to chime in on this. I want to pull the trigger on a SS but hate driving in winter in Chicago. It can be very cold, lot's of snow, ice, slush, etc. I have my Rav4 now that is awesome in the snow, but don't think I can afford two vehicles.

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SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	lol you can drive the summers in any temperature, just dont expect them to handle very good. I drove on the summers in 0 degrees all winter last year when it was a nice unsalty day.

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