How much weight to put in trunk during winter?

[2010SLVRBULIT]

not about the weight more so than the tires. full tank + chains/studs should get you around fairly well. Get some tall skinnies all around..

[StephenS_84]

Good set of snow tires and you'll be alright.

[JustCraig]

Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

i just got mine this weekend and i cant afford winter tires, how much weight should i put in the trunk? you all got me worried with this topic. will i be fishtailing all over the place and sliding in curves?

It really depends upon where you live. I see you are in VA. If you are on the coast, you don't get much snow at all. I had a 300ZX while I was stationed in Norfolk, and had no trouble getting around. If you are in the mountains, it is a completely different story.

[Nyx]

Originally Posted by JustCraig

It really depends upon where you live. I see you are in VA. If you are on the coast, you don't get much snow at all. I had a 300ZX while I was stationed in Norfolk, and had no trouble getting around. If you are in the mountains, it is a completely different story.

i actully got 4ft of snow last winter were i am :P

[Rocks RS]

I live in NE Ohio and have 110,000 miles on my 2010 Camaro. This will be the 4th winter and all I do is put my winter tires on and put the summer only up until spring.

The car is weighted pretty good front to back. I have not had one problem and as you can see by the mileage, I drive it alot.

[STW]

whatever Blizzaks weigh.

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by JEEPFREEKSCOTTY

How much weight to put in the trunk?

Depends on how fat the dead hooker is.

took the words right out of my mouth

[MattSS]

Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

i just got mine this weekend and i cant afford winter tires, how much weight should i put in the trunk? you all got me worried with this topic. will i be fishtailing all over the place and sliding in curves?

I'm in Illinois, and the first couple winters I had my 2SSRS were pretty rough. The cold weather will destroy the P-Zeros quickly (I think the company actually has a clause in the warranty about driving on them in anything below 45 degree weather). Weight in the trunk will help you keep traction a little, but not much. I keep 2x70lb bags of sand in the back, but to be honest they really didn't make a ton of difference until I traded out the P-Zeros for some G-Max all seasons.

Save up for some all-season or winter tires, and be VERY careful until you get them. I got caught in a nice little flurry before I moved to the all seasons. Just a little bit of snow, less than an inch on the road... gas pedal was useless and even just coasting/idling I missed a turn when the front wheels wouldn't grab hold enough to make it happen.

If the Camaro is your daily driver, make it a priority to get some weather appropriate tires... you won't regret it.

[Rangore]

Originally Posted by philthy

You have the RS, which comes with summer-only tires, so I would suggest snow tires for sure. Weight will do you no good with summer-only tires in the snow and ice.

Definitely! Summer tires are not worth anything in winter weather. All Seasons are ok, but you still have to be pretty cautious.

[daveagogo1]

Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

i just got mine this weekend and i cant afford winter tires, how much weight should i put in the trunk? you all got me worried with this topic. will i be fishtailing all over the place and sliding in curves?

You will be finding a way very quickly to buy new tires.

[Rangore]

BTW....if you can't afford the tires...can you afford your deductible? You'll most likely be paying that if using summer tires in freezing weather and ice. Something to think about.

[goshawk823]

Originally Posted by Jalberdi99

i just got mine this weekend and i cant afford winter tires, how much weight should i put in the trunk? you all got me worried with this topic. will i be fishtailing all over the place and sliding in curves?

Depends on where you are located. As someone already said, if you are in the mountains, I'd get snows.
Where I am (Richmond area), I drove my 2LT for the past 2 winters on all seasons (NOT the Pirellis), and had no issues. I did not like how the Pirellis felt in temps that went in the 30s. I bought the Parada Spec X tires.

When I got my SS, my first "mod" was getting all seasons (see my sig). With the amount of snow we typically have, IMHO, I don't think snow tires in this area are needed.

Also, I grew up in Buffalo, NY and I drove rear wheel drive vehicles throughout the winters there for nearly 20 years before we left the area.

[GEEKFREEKSCOTTY]

Originally Posted by Dznts

took the words right out of my mouth

[Powhusku]

No weight, just winter tires.