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LS7 FTW · 11-29-2009, 05:57 PM

Does anyone here know if the tires on the v6 are also performance tires? btw im talking about the stock ones, not the RS tires.

TooCool5 · 11-29-2009, 06:25 PM

No snow, nooooo snow.

ALLT4 · 11-29-2009, 06:29 PM

I think you're fooling yourself if you think the P Zero tires are going to go anywhere in the snow even in a lower powered car. That really doesn't matter, the tires are just going to sit on top of the snow and you're going to go nowhere.

75rusty · 11-29-2009, 06:54 PM

My LS with the stock BFG's did fine in compact snow and ice, can't say anything about the Pzero's though.

Scrappy Doo · 11-29-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

I really don't think it matters if you have the best snow tires around to be honest. RWD car with over 400hp and enough tq to send you spinning. I DONT THINK SO.

Ummmmmmmmm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcwby

I don't think living in SoCal qualifies you to comment on this post!!!!

Amen

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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

+1

Waiting impatiently for snow.......... and not to drive in. To RIDE in!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-29-2009, 07:28 PM

I drove my 06 GTO in the snow. It had summer tires on it and it was a manual. Never
really had too much problem. The manual I would think would be way easier to control.

tones2SS · 11-29-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brAnd7onX

You probably don't want to know.

I know right?!?!

Good luck!

Johnny1 · 11-29-2009, 08:00 PM

I drove my 05 GTO with manual in the snow also and it had summer tires. If the streets were packed down with snow it was ok. But I could try to drive in 4 inches of fresh snow and it would just sit there and spin even if I started out in second gear. Those summer tires don't have any deep lugs to throw the snow out. They're just like having slicks in the snow. My 2SS I have on order will have the 21" summer tires and I expect to have the same problem. I was even driving down a snow packed highway with GTO with traction control on going about 45mph. And all of a sudden the back end just broke loose. I found myself becoming a sled instantly going backwards, sideways and then again frontwards. Shot across the highway and went into a deep ditch full of snow. I think the deep snow worked as a pillow and saved me and the car. When I cleaned the car up I could not believe it but there wasn't a scratch on it. Not even from the wrecker hooking a chain on the front to pull me out. So you can drive in some snow but not if to deep and be aware that if you feel confident that your doing ok that the wheels can break loose at any time with summer tires. They aren't kidding when they say SUMMER tires.

SQUALO · 11-29-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Coldpants

I don't know but I am starting to wish for snow. I wanna know how my camaro will handle it.

Keep us posted with a review pros/cons etc.

Kurt_OH · 11-29-2009, 08:49 PM

We're running Michelin X-Ice 2 tires on the BMW, in place of the Summer Only 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 RE050 Bridgestones.

Coldpants · 11-29-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Boblobla

Have U SEEN the "Warning Icey/Slippery Road Conditions" Warning ??

I had IT on the other morning.....

Ya, coolest feature ever.

Coldpants · 11-29-2009, 09:08 PM

Ok I am not saying that I am driving with summer tires in the snow. I have snow tires. I have experience driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow my Buick has 309lb of torque and while it may not do burnouts, it'll push a Volkswagen outta its parking spot with out so much as a strain. It is great in the snow. And I drove a a '81 Camaro Z that found itself abandoned on the sidewalk in front of the driveway. I am just wondering which car the 5gen will be closest to.

popeye705 · 11-29-2009, 09:12 PM

I just don't know how you guys can drive this car in the snow. Just the damage the salt alone does is sad. Let alone someone sliding into you or putting it in a ditch bc you hit the gas on a ice patch. I just put mine in storage tonight and pulled out the car i was driving before I got the camaro. 93 grand am; know its not the best but for the snow and knowing nothing will be happen to my camaro makes it all worth storing it. If anything does happen this winter someone sliding in to me or even going in a ditch I'd rather it be my grand am.

SirBrad · 11-29-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Coldpants

Ya, coolest feature ever.

Most annoying feature ever as one day I was driving and the temperature kept fluctuating between 37-38 degrees and the thing kept flashing every time it went to 37.

11-29-2009, 06:25 PM	#16
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	No snow, nooooo snow. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

11-29-2009, 09:08 PM	#26
Coldpants Nerdy one Drives: #000000 & #FF8000 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: (elba), ct Posts: 806 View My Garage	Ok I am not saying that I am driving with summer tires in the snow. I have snow tires. I have experience driving a rear wheel drive car in the snow my Buick has 309lb of torque and while it may not do burnouts, it'll push a Volkswagen outta its parking spot with out so much as a strain. It is great in the snow. And I drove a a '81 Camaro Z that found itself abandoned on the sidewalk in front of the driveway. I am just wondering which car the 5gen will be closest to. __________________ Dave McFly: Modern cars are awash in “It-goes-to-11” ergonomics. No one asked for it. It’s just in your car because—like black mold or a carjacker with herpes—it can be. SHORT FAT ROUND NINJA Last edited by Coldpants; 11-29-2009 at 09:16 PM. Reason: Failed to finish my thought

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11-29-2009, 05:57 PM	#15
LS7 FTW Drives: Black 2LT Camaro!!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TX Posts: 21	Does anyone here know if the tires on the v6 are also performance tires? btw im talking about the stock ones, not the RS tires.

11-29-2009, 06:29 PM	#17
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	I think you're fooling yourself if you think the P Zero tires are going to go anywhere in the snow even in a lower powered car. That really doesn't matter, the tires are just going to sit on top of the snow and you're going to go nowhere.

11-29-2009, 06:54 PM	#18
75rusty awesome! Drives: 07 Jetta WB, '92 GTI 16vT, '76 LUV Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 117	My LS with the stock BFG's did fine in compact snow and ice, can't say anything about the Pzero's though.

11-29-2009, 07:28 PM	#20
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I drove my 06 GTO in the snow. It had summer tires on it and it was a manual. Never really had too much problem. The manual I would think would be way easier to control.

11-29-2009, 08:00 PM	#22
Johnny1 Drives: Would only drive GM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southeast Kansas Posts: 190	I drove my 05 GTO with manual in the snow also and it had summer tires. If the streets were packed down with snow it was ok. But I could try to drive in 4 inches of fresh snow and it would just sit there and spin even if I started out in second gear. Those summer tires don't have any deep lugs to throw the snow out. They're just like having slicks in the snow. My 2SS I have on order will have the 21" summer tires and I expect to have the same problem. I was even driving down a snow packed highway with GTO with traction control on going about 45mph. And all of a sudden the back end just broke loose. I found myself becoming a sled instantly going backwards, sideways and then again frontwards. Shot across the highway and went into a deep ditch full of snow. I think the deep snow worked as a pillow and saved me and the car. When I cleaned the car up I could not believe it but there wasn't a scratch on it. Not even from the wrecker hooking a chain on the front to pull me out. So you can drive in some snow but not if to deep and be aware that if you feel confident that your doing ok that the wheels can break loose at any time with summer tires. They aren't kidding when they say SUMMER tires.

11-29-2009, 08:49 PM	#24
Kurt_OH Member Drives: BMW, Hyundai Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 192 View My Garage	We're running Michelin X-Ice 2 tires on the BMW, in place of the Summer Only 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 RE050 Bridgestones.

11-29-2009, 09:12 PM	#27
popeye705 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2LT RS/ 03 Protege Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Canton, Ohio Posts: 49 View My Garage	I just don't know how you guys can drive this car in the snow. Just the damage the salt alone does is sad. Let alone someone sliding into you or putting it in a ditch bc you hit the gas on a ice patch. I just put mine in storage tonight and pulled out the car i was driving before I got the camaro. 93 grand am; know its not the best but for the snow and knowing nothing will be happen to my camaro makes it all worth storing it. If anything does happen this winter someone sliding in to me or even going in a ditch I'd rather it be my grand am.