Winter Tires for my 2010 Camaro in Canada - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camarodriver · 08-16-2009, 01:39 AM

Hello all,

I am posting this new thread hoping that I will stimulate a Canadian 2010 Camaro owners' winter tire hub. I had a 1975 Camaro that could not logically be driven in winter but my 2010 2LT V6 arrives as winter here in Quebec, Canada hits... so, I am looking for help in figuring out HOW to best deal with this reality...

Thanks in advance,
eB

aka camarodriver

Camarodriver · 08-16-2009, 01:46 AM

So, here is the first post of this thread. I sold my 75 Camaro two weeks ago and put some of that cash on a deposit for a new 2010 2LT. I await my VIN, and will inform on my progress. MY BIG CONCERN now is what to do with my tire choice for the Canadian winter ahead. I expect delivery some time in October 2009. That gives me about 9 or so weeks of summer rubber then the winter wheels will have to be installed. I have priced the GM "heritage steel" wheels offered on the LS 2010 Camaro as my winter wheel of choice, but I am open to other possibilities. If I could turn my 2010 Camaro into an SUV with bigass, thin and tall wheels, I would. Anybody have any crazy ideas? I will dump big and heavy sandbags in the trunk when I drive my 2010 in the snow...just like my parents did when they trucked me around in the 70's...

More craziness to follow..... eB

TJ91 · 08-16-2009, 01:59 PM

the only thing i would do is buy the best winter tires possible. Should work fine but does not guarentee that the driver behind you wont be stupid. Its law now isnt it to have snow tires on in the winter? I was born in Montreal and always go there.
What colour did you order for your 2LT?
Im keeping my car stored for this winter and hopefully all winters

CloudXTC · 08-16-2009, 02:14 PM

same here... ill store mine for the winter... but id like to know also abt winter tires because if its isnt that bad to drive it in the winter... i just might...

boreas · 08-16-2009, 03:13 PM

I wish I could afford that. Mine should technically come in around mid-december. My current lease ends on February, so no choice, I've got to buy winter tires this year! I was wondering which brand and size to use. The 2LT/RS comes with 20" tires, but I've been told to go with 18" winter tires. The dealer was nice and told me to go buy them myself as they upmark is rather high!

Phil

*DGthe3* · 08-17-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boreas

I wish I could afford that. Mine should technically come in around mid-december. My current lease ends on February, so no choice, I've got to buy winter tires this year! I was wondering which brand and size to use. The 2LT/RS comes with 20" tires, but I've been told to go with 18" winter tires. The dealer was nice and told me to go buy them myself as they upmark is rather high!

Phil

You'd definitely want 18" steelies rather than 20" alloy wheels in the winter. It will work better, keep your aluminum rims in good condition, and is better for the tires. As I understand it, the Challenger/Charger/300/Magnum use similar wheel sizes to the Camaro, so there should be enough options if you buy a winter wheel and tire set.

sigma_1966 · 08-17-2009, 08:51 PM

If anyones finds a place that has a decent prices let us know

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

You'd definitely want 18" steelies rather than 20" alloy wheels in the winter. It will work better, keep your aluminum rims in good condition, and is better for the tires. As I understand it, the Challenger/Charger/300/Magnum use similar wheel sizes to the Camaro, so there should be enough options if you buy a winter wheel and tire set.

drtwo · 08-17-2009, 09:22 PM

honestly, rather than spend a couple thousand for a set of tires and rims, just get a crappy second car to rod the piss out of in the winter!

boreas · 08-18-2009, 07:19 AM

I wish, but factor in that I'd need to buy a crappy car, then buy it winter tires (albeit cheaper ones, but they are still mandatory here in Quebec), then pay the plates and insurance, then pay storage for the Camaro (no way I'm storing it in my garage and spend the winter shoveling off my car a 6h30 in the morning!) and it's finally a lot cheaper to get some good winter tires and steel rims!

Phil

Y2Breeze · 08-18-2009, 07:55 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37380

Camarodriver · 08-19-2009, 11:58 PM

Ya, Phil! I hear you! I also live in Quebec (MTL) and I know just how hard winter can hit! I traded in my 4x4 SUV AND my 75 Camaro for the 2010, so I have to find the right tire/wheel combo that works for real here in "la belle province". I really don't mind if I have super thin tires that look silly....it's all about the physics of traction. I bought myself a manual LLT 6 Camaro and with all that traction-tech and right winter tire choice, I think that I will be better off than the BWM 3 driver with his stoopid aluminium mags and fatass rubber that is only a set of ski's on our Mt Royal...

My GM salesman told me that GM canada is working on a tire/wheel combo package that he will tell me about asap.

talk to you all soon!
eB

Camarodriver · 08-20-2009, 12:00 AM

Oh, and TJ91... I bought the 2LT Manual in Summit White. No stripes, they can go on later. I have not yet seen it in white, but I love white on cars. The only option I chose was a block heater! I DO live in Canada, eh? eB

cyber_satan · 12-13-2010, 10:46 PM

i just had a very hard time driving my camaro in the snow!
i cant find a good deal on winter tires!
i want something affordable !

please do share if any body knows where can i get some affordable tires and rims!

NovaDaddy · 12-13-2010, 11:18 PM

I went to tire rack and got the Pirelli Scorpions delivered for $1100 cheaper then Fountain tire here in Alberta. Awesome tire. Theres a thread on here sponsored by Tire Rack. Thats where I did my research.

08-16-2009, 01:39 AM	#1
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	Winter Tires for my 2010 Camaro in Canada Hello all, I am posting this new thread hoping that I will stimulate a Canadian 2010 Camaro owners' winter tire hub. I had a 1975 Camaro that could not logically be driven in winter but my 2010 2LT V6 arrives as winter here in Quebec, Canada hits... so, I am looking for help in figuring out HOW to best deal with this reality... Thanks in advance, eB aka camarodriver

08-16-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	same here... ill store mine for the winter... but id like to know also abt winter tires because if its isnt that bad to drive it in the winter... i just might... __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

08-17-2009, 09:22 PM	#8
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	honestly, rather than spend a couple thousand for a set of tires and rims, just get a crappy second car to rod the piss out of in the winter! __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

08-18-2009, 07:55 AM	#10
Y2Breeze Drives: 2010 1LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Saguenay, Quebec Posts: 207 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37380 __________________ 2010 1LT/RS CAMARO #45387 - NMGGH6 - V6/M6 - AQUA BLUE METALLIC, BEIGE INTERIOR, C&C PACKAGE 1100 : 10/06/2009 2000 : 08/10 2500 : 08/11 3000 : 08/11 TPW 09/07 3100 : 08/24 3300 : 08/24 3400 : 09/01 3800 : 09/14 - 2G1FF1EV1A9145387 4000 : 09/11 4200 : 09/16 4200 : 09/23

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08-16-2009, 01:46 AM	#2
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	So, here is the first post of this thread. I sold my 75 Camaro two weeks ago and put some of that cash on a deposit for a new 2010 2LT. I await my VIN, and will inform on my progress. MY BIG CONCERN now is what to do with my tire choice for the Canadian winter ahead. I expect delivery some time in October 2009. That gives me about 9 or so weeks of summer rubber then the winter wheels will have to be installed. I have priced the GM "heritage steel" wheels offered on the LS 2010 Camaro as my winter wheel of choice, but I am open to other possibilities. If I could turn my 2010 Camaro into an SUV with bigass, thin and tall wheels, I would. Anybody have any crazy ideas? I will dump big and heavy sandbags in the trunk when I drive my 2010 in the snow...just like my parents did when they trucked me around in the 70's... More craziness to follow..... eB

08-16-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	the only thing i would do is buy the best winter tires possible. Should work fine but does not guarentee that the driver behind you wont be stupid. Its law now isnt it to have snow tires on in the winter? I was born in Montreal and always go there. What colour did you order for your 2LT? Im keeping my car stored for this winter and hopefully all winters

08-16-2009, 03:13 PM	#5
boreas Drives: 2LT/RS TFE yeah! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 156	I wish I could afford that. Mine should technically come in around mid-december. My current lease ends on February, so no choice, I've got to buy winter tires this year! I was wondering which brand and size to use. The 2LT/RS comes with 20" tires, but I've been told to go with 18" winter tires. The dealer was nice and told me to go buy them myself as they upmark is rather high! Phil

08-18-2009, 07:19 AM	#9
boreas Drives: 2LT/RS TFE yeah! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: montreal Posts: 156	I wish, but factor in that I'd need to buy a crappy car, then buy it winter tires (albeit cheaper ones, but they are still mandatory here in Quebec), then pay the plates and insurance, then pay storage for the Camaro (no way I'm storing it in my garage and spend the winter shoveling off my car a 6h30 in the morning!) and it's finally a lot cheaper to get some good winter tires and steel rims! Phil

08-19-2009, 11:58 PM	#11
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	Ya, Phil! I hear you! I also live in Quebec (MTL) and I know just how hard winter can hit! I traded in my 4x4 SUV AND my 75 Camaro for the 2010, so I have to find the right tire/wheel combo that works for real here in "la belle province". I really don't mind if I have super thin tires that look silly....it's all about the physics of traction. I bought myself a manual LLT 6 Camaro and with all that traction-tech and right winter tire choice, I think that I will be better off than the BWM 3 driver with his stoopid aluminium mags and fatass rubber that is only a set of ski's on our Mt Royal... My GM salesman told me that GM canada is working on a tire/wheel combo package that he will tell me about asap. talk to you all soon! eB

08-20-2009, 12:00 AM	#12
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	Oh, and TJ91... I bought the 2LT Manual in Summit White. No stripes, they can go on later. I have not yet seen it in white, but I love white on cars. The only option I chose was a block heater! I DO live in Canada, eh? eB

12-13-2010, 10:46 PM	#13
cyber_satan Drives: Red Dragon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 144	i just had a very hard time driving my camaro in the snow! i cant find a good deal on winter tires! i want something affordable ! please do share if any body knows where can i get some affordable tires and rims!

12-13-2010, 11:18 PM	#14
NovaDaddy Nova Daddy Drives: 2012 Cummins/1972 Nova 2 door coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cochrane, Alberta Canada Posts: 155	I went to tire rack and got the Pirelli Scorpions delivered for $1100 cheaper then Fountain tire here in Alberta. Awesome tire. Theres a thread on here sponsored by Tire Rack. Thats where I did my research.