2013 Winter Wheels and Tires - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sqwirtle · 08-14-2012, 08:49 AM

I haven’t seen a recent thread about snow tires and wheels so I figured I’d post a new thread. If there already is a more recent one, I’m sorry. =)

I recently purchased a 2013 2LT/RS and I will be driving it all year round. I live in NJ and the winters can be nothing or crazy. Since the RS comes with summer tires I decided to buy a 2nd set of (4) wheels and tires for winter.

The current stock RS package is
P245/45R20
P275/40R20

I am shopping on tirerack.com and not sure which package I should be getting. I am leaning towards 18” (more rubber and cheaper). And I’m thinking about Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow: 245/55R18.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to which wheel size (17, 18, 19, or 20), which tire width (225, 245), or any other help or guidance?

Thanks!

Update: I think that tire is discontinued at that size?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-14-2012, 04:00 PM

You can run an 18 with a 225/60R18 Blizzak as a good set up. A 18 inch package is a good winter setup for the LT V6 cars.

Toasty · 08-19-2012, 12:21 AM

TireRack shows the Pirelli Ice & Snow in245/55R18 as discontinued, but I havent checked anywhere else to see if mfg discontinued or TR just not carying

Sqwirtle · 08-19-2012, 10:50 AM

So I think I decided on 18" rims and the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 - 225/60R18.

I'll probably go with the 18" Sport Edition F11 Silver Painted as they look pretty close to stock.

Any extra thoughts or opinions?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-20-2012, 03:05 PM

Trust me that will work great!

Sqwirtle · 08-20-2012, 03:06 PM

Awesome, is there any special referral code to give credit to camaro5 ?

Rudy@Tirerack · 08-20-2012, 03:13 PM

A tip for you if you wait until August 22nd to order you will qualify for a $50 rebate with our Get Ready Get Fifty early bird snow tire promo. See our website for full details.

When checking out when the website ask if you spoke to someone at the Tire Rack just enter"Rudy@Camaro5.com".

Thanks!

Sqwirtle · 08-20-2012, 04:48 PM

Awesome! Thanks so much. Will do.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 08-20-2012, 07:28 PM

Blizzaks get great reviews.

John B.

KidKilowatt · 08-20-2012, 08:11 PM

Had Blizzaks on my mustang, worked great !!!!

PsychoZL1 · 08-21-2012, 10:47 AM

17" wheel and snow tire packages work great too on the LT!

I have slightly used set for sale! Platinum Monarch 17x7.5" wheels w/ 225/65R17 Blizzak DM-V1. Only used for one winter. They worked great. I'm asking $900 OBO + Shipping (don't know what shipping would be to NJ from UT though). If you're interested OP, PM me!

scoticus.rex · 09-27-2013, 10:01 PM

Same car, slightly different question from someone who knows very little about snow tires. I have the 2013 2LT/RS with factor 20 inch wheels.

P245/45R20
P275/40R20

My plan was to replace the factory wheels with a nice set of custom wheels and use the factory wheels, with a new set of snow tires, for winters, and transfer the Pirelli Pzeros to my new wheels. So I noted the guy who started the thread discussed going to an 18 inch for winter. Is that necessary or would using the original factory wheels be okay? Looking at TireRack.com, it recommended a set of Pirelli Scorpions for the 20 inch rims.

Pro Stock John · 09-27-2013, 10:48 PM

I run stock size snow tires, Pirelli on my stock 20" ss rims

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Sqwirtle · 09-30-2013, 09:12 AM

My biggest concern with putting snow tires on the stock RS package rims woudl be how wide the tires are.

Usually you would want skinnier tires in the snow but honestly I'm sure just getting snow tires will be fine. They made a HUG difference and I am so happy I spent the money.

08-14-2012, 08:49 AM	#1
Sqwirtle Drives: 2013 2LT/RS-m6, IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 90	2013 Winter Wheels and Tires I haven’t seen a recent thread about snow tires and wheels so I figured I’d post a new thread. If there already is a more recent one, I’m sorry. =) I recently purchased a 2013 2LT/RS and I will be driving it all year round. I live in NJ and the winters can be nothing or crazy. Since the RS comes with summer tires I decided to buy a 2nd set of (4) wheels and tires for winter. The current stock RS package is P245/45R20 P275/40R20 I am shopping on tirerack.com and not sure which package I should be getting. I am leaning towards 18” (more rubber and cheaper). And I’m thinking about Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow: 245/55R18. Does anyone have any recommendations as to which wheel size (17, 18, 19, or 20), which tire width (225, 245), or any other help or guidance? Thanks! Update: I think that tire is discontinued at that size? Last edited by Sqwirtle; 08-14-2012 at 09:07 AM.

08-19-2012, 12:21 AM	#3
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 2,342	TireRack shows the Pirelli Ice & Snow in245/55R18 as discontinued, but I havent checked anywhere else to see if mfg discontinued or TR just not carying __________________

08-20-2012, 07:28 PM	#9
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Blizzaks get great reviews. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

08-20-2012, 08:11 PM	#10
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	Had Blizzaks on my mustang, worked great !!!! __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

09-27-2013, 10:48 PM	#13
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I run stock size snow tires, Pirelli on my stock 20" ss rims Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

08-14-2012, 04:00 PM	#2
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	You can run an 18 with a 225/60R18 Blizzak as a good set up. A 18 inch package is a good winter setup for the LT V6 cars.

08-19-2012, 10:50 AM	#4
Sqwirtle Drives: 2013 2LT/RS-m6, IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 90	So I think I decided on 18" rims and the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 - 225/60R18. I'll probably go with the 18" Sport Edition F11 Silver Painted as they look pretty close to stock. Any extra thoughts or opinions?

08-20-2012, 03:05 PM	#5
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Trust me that will work great!

08-20-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
Sqwirtle Drives: 2013 2LT/RS-m6, IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 90	Awesome, is there any special referral code to give credit to camaro5 ?

08-20-2012, 03:13 PM	#7
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	A tip for you if you wait until August 22nd to order you will qualify for a $50 rebate with our Get Ready Get Fifty early bird snow tire promo. See our website for full details. When checking out when the website ask if you spoke to someone at the Tire Rack just enter"Rudy@Camaro5.com". Thanks!

08-20-2012, 04:48 PM	#8
Sqwirtle Drives: 2013 2LT/RS-m6, IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 90	Awesome! Thanks so much. Will do.

08-21-2012, 10:47 AM	#11
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	17" wheel and snow tire packages work great too on the LT! I have slightly used set for sale! Platinum Monarch 17x7.5" wheels w/ 225/65R17 Blizzak DM-V1. Only used for one winter. They worked great. I'm asking $900 OBO + Shipping (don't know what shipping would be to NJ from UT though). If you're interested OP, PM me!

09-27-2013, 10:01 PM	#12
scoticus.rex LTC, USA Drives: Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 419 View My Garage	Same car, slightly different question from someone who knows very little about snow tires. I have the 2013 2LT/RS with factor 20 inch wheels. P245/45R20 P275/40R20 My plan was to replace the factory wheels with a nice set of custom wheels and use the factory wheels, with a new set of snow tires, for winters, and transfer the Pirelli Pzeros to my new wheels. So I noted the guy who started the thread discussed going to an 18 inch for winter. Is that necessary or would using the original factory wheels be okay? Looking at TireRack.com, it recommended a set of Pirelli Scorpions for the 20 inch rims.

09-30-2013, 09:12 AM	#14
Sqwirtle Drives: 2013 2LT/RS-m6, IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Orange, NJ Posts: 90	My biggest concern with putting snow tires on the stock RS package rims woudl be how wide the tires are. Usually you would want skinnier tires in the snow but honestly I'm sure just getting snow tires will be fine. They made a HUG difference and I am so happy I spent the money.