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Neozyne · 03-31-2011, 11:48 AM

no tires no shot! I got stuck in less than an inch of snow if there was any bit of an incline

SRM · 03-31-2011, 11:52 AM

As others said, tires AND knowing how to drive. I've driven mine through 2 seasons. I also daily drove my 2000 Z28 through 6 winter seasons.

chris1973 · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

All true - Sucks without snow tires!

TOMS1SS · 03-31-2011, 11:56 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138186

Wild Bill · 03-31-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingnotes

I don't know what you guys are talking about. I've driven mine through two New England winters as a daily driver. It has been one of the best cars in snow I've owned. I DO have winter tires though... that is the key. Get some good tires and you'll love it.

My SS is a daily driver. It does not handle as well as a front wheel drive, but it is exceeding better than my 4th gen 2000 Camaro was in the snow.

songsj · 03-31-2011, 04:31 PM

I had BF Goodrich G-Force KDWS on my '97 Z28 and for an all season tire they were worthless, no better than the stock Goodyear performance tires. I'd really like to get the SS if you can keep the rear wheels from breaking loose ?

white light · 03-31-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GbrilliantQ

They suck.

More than suck, my car almost got stuck in the parking lot after an 1" of snow. Worst car I've ever driven in the snow. I will say I did not have snow tires and plan on buying some for winter 2011, being told that will help.

Steve Dallas · 03-31-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by white light

More than suck, my car almost got stuck in the parking lot after an 1" of snow. Worst car I've ever driven in the snow. I will say I did not have snow tires and plan on buying some for winter 2011, being told that will help.

Not having snow tires is the key. Any car without good all-weather tires will suck in snow. Duh.

Camaros, though, do not suck in the snow...let's be clear on this.

Corpunk · 03-31-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dragon22

I would NOT recommend driving in the winter with the summer tires as they turn into frozen hockey pucks when it freezes.

+1 that comment. Got stuck on a hill in Maple Valley this winter - will be replacing my summer tires with all-seasons when they wear out.

jimmyh · 03-31-2011, 05:20 PM

I bought a set of the LS wheels with Goodrich tires, and my Camaro LT did excellent in the snow. I dare say it did better than the awd CTS4 I used to have. All because of tires. Never got sideways even once. Naturally, the tires would get loose from time to time, but stabilitrak took care of that.

btw, narrower is better is not true in all cases. in slush, yes it's true. Less slush/snow to displace. But on packed snow and ice, wider is better.

jimmyh · 03-31-2011, 05:22 PM

one other thing; unless you spend ALOT of time on snow and ice, snow tires are a waste. you are better with good all season tires. Dedicated snow tires wear VERY quickly on pavement.

E.T. · 03-31-2011, 06:36 PM

The beginning of a snow storm I had to drive through on my way home from getting headers installed:(

Cyber/Orange10 · 03-31-2011, 10:31 PM

Key is snowtires...Drove the 93 Z/28 with snows and never had a problem. Same with the 2010, in fact I believe it to handle better. Had the 93 for 17 yrs. Summer tires are just that summer tires, and for midwest winters all season usually aren't enough.

renke · 04-04-2011, 06:38 PM

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03-31-2011, 11:52 AM	#30
SRM New England Daily Driver Drives: 2010 2SS RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: RI Posts: 290	As others said, tires AND knowing how to drive. I've driven mine through 2 seasons. I also daily drove my 2000 Z28 through 6 winter seasons. __________________ Current: 2012 Wrangler Previous: 2010 2SS RS, 2007 WRX, 2000 Z28, and a few 2nd gen Fbodies...

03-31-2011, 11:56 AM	#31
chris1973 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 212 View My Garage	All true - Sucks without snow tires! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Performance Mods: CAI, ADM Scoop, Rotofab Washer Kit, Cat Back Borla ATK, SLP Underdrive Pulley, SCT Tune, DynaTech Long Tube Headers and High Flow Cats. Appearance Mods: Razzi Bodykit with LEDs, 3D Carbon Side Vents, Tint, Painted Rims and Calipers, See/hear my Camaro at http://youtu.be/wn0Ck-cw6WQ

03-31-2011, 11:56 AM	#32
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138186 __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

03-31-2011, 06:36 PM	#40
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	The beginning of a snow storm I had to drive through on my way home from getting headers installed:( Attached Images __________________

04-04-2011, 06:38 PM	#42
renke IN10ZRS Drives: 2010 Victory Red 2LT RS #39698 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MN Posts: 60 View My Garage	Enough with the snow. __________________ IN10ZRS

03-31-2011, 11:48 AM	#29
Neozyne Drives: Cyber Gray SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 132	no tires no shot! I got stuck in less than an inch of snow if there was any bit of an incline

03-31-2011, 04:31 PM	#34
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 798	I had BF Goodrich G-Force KDWS on my '97 Z28 and for an all season tire they were worthless, no better than the stock Goodyear performance tires. I'd really like to get the SS if you can keep the rear wheels from breaking loose ?

03-31-2011, 05:20 PM	#38
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	I bought a set of the LS wheels with Goodrich tires, and my Camaro LT did excellent in the snow. I dare say it did better than the awd CTS4 I used to have. All because of tires. Never got sideways even once. Naturally, the tires would get loose from time to time, but stabilitrak took care of that. btw, narrower is better is not true in all cases. in slush, yes it's true. Less slush/snow to displace. But on packed snow and ice, wider is better.

03-31-2011, 05:22 PM	#39
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	one other thing; unless you spend ALOT of time on snow and ice, snow tires are a waste. you are better with good all season tires. Dedicated snow tires wear VERY quickly on pavement.

03-31-2011, 10:31 PM	#41
Cyber/Orange10 Cyber/orange10 Drives: 2010 2SS 96 CE LT4, 12 CRUZE ECO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Freeport,Il 61032 Posts: 213	Key is snowtires...Drove the 93 Z/28 with snows and never had a problem. Same with the 2010, in fact I believe it to handle better. Had the 93 for 17 yrs. Summer tires are just that summer tires, and for midwest winters all season usually aren't enough.

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