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storm83 · 12-11-2010, 04:12 PM

Just mounted my Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow. I got 255/45-20 front and 295/40-20 in the rear. It looks great and it seems to have better dry handling than I expected, will have to wait to comment on the snow/ice traction, but it for sure lowered the road noise.

Rock-It Man · 12-11-2010, 04:34 PM

Did you put these on the original wheels?

storm83 · 12-11-2010, 04:44 PM

Yes, I did and it looks good. I wouldn't go any wider in the rear on those rims but this works fine.

Rock-It Man · 12-11-2010, 04:46 PM

Smart Line · 12-11-2010, 05:02 PM

pick's?????

svtjackal · 12-11-2010, 05:33 PM

too wide in the rear, narrow is better when it comes with snow tires.

I would have gone with 255/45-20 all around but that is just me.

08-G35s/6MT · 12-11-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by svtjackal

too wide in the rear, narrow is better when it comes with snow tires.

I would have gone with 255/45-20 all around but that is just me.

I was thinking the same thing, 295 in the rear for snow !?!?!?!

storm83 · 12-11-2010, 05:43 PM

I was expecting that comment! I mean, you're right. Actually 255 is probably too wide as well. if you want a pure snow racer 185 is the best. But how would that look on our cars?

svtjackal · 12-11-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by storm83

I was expecting that comment! I mean, you're right. Actually 255 is probably too wide as well. if you want a pure snow racer 185 is the best. But how would that look on our cars?

believe me, nobody will be looking at the rear of our cars on winter, everybody will be focused on not driving into the ditch, I just think 295 is a waste of money and performance on the snow. $0.02

My 5th · 12-11-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by storm83

I was expecting that comment! I mean, you're right. Actually 255 is probably too wide as well. if you want a pure snow racer 185 is the best. But how would that look on our cars?

I agree, I just mounted the same tires, but in original stock sizes--245 and 275. They are good in the snow, but I feel their dry traction leaves something to be desired. I can feel the car sliding a little in hard corners, and the other day when the road was just a little wet, I got a little sideways accelerating quickly to make a left-hand turn--with TC on no less.

12-11-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
storm83 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 59	Just got my snow tires for the SS Just mounted my Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow. I got 255/45-20 front and 295/40-20 in the rear. It looks great and it seems to have better dry handling than I expected, will have to wait to comment on the snow/ice traction, but it for sure lowered the road noise.

12-11-2010, 05:02 PM	#5
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	pick's????? __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

12-11-2010, 05:33 PM	#6
svtjackal Drives: 2010 SIM camaro-2001 svt Lightning Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,011	too wide in the rear, narrow is better when it comes with snow tires. I would have gone with 255/45-20 all around but that is just me. __________________ Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin Camaro Owners check out www.chicago5thgen.com

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12-11-2010, 04:34 PM	#2
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Did you put these on the original wheels?

12-11-2010, 04:44 PM	#3
storm83 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 59	Yes, I did and it looks good. I wouldn't go any wider in the rear on those rims but this works fine.

12-11-2010, 04:46 PM	#4
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage

12-11-2010, 05:43 PM	#8
storm83 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 59	I was expecting that comment! I mean, you're right. Actually 255 is probably too wide as well. if you want a pure snow racer 185 is the best. But how would that look on our cars?