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skirush · 10-30-2012, 06:37 PM

For those who drive your camaro in the winter...How many lb.'s do you put in trunk during winter?

Thanks

rush2112 · 10-30-2012, 06:38 PM

full tank of gas

The Stig · 10-30-2012, 07:00 PM

0 lbs.

I have winter tires, which is what you should do. Summer tires in the winter is just asking for trouble.

edit: I also spent the past 3 winters in North Western PA (near Erie, PA) and I was perfectly fine with winter tires.

Dtrimpi87 · 10-30-2012, 07:03 PM

The weight of my detail supplies. I will also be running the stock Pirellis. Perks of living in San Diego

RJT Impala · 10-30-2012, 07:13 PM

When I lived in Utah, used to put a bag of sand (commercial construction sand) in the trunk--not so much for the weight as for the material to spread in front of the tires to increase traction when I eventual came to a stop. Very seldom had to use the sand--the weight was sufficient for traction. The snow tires probably helped a lot also.

philthy · 10-30-2012, 07:40 PM

No extra weight in trunk, but I do try to keep the gas tank at least half full. With good snow tires (not just all-seasons), traction control, and stability control, the extra weight was not needed.

Pro Stock John · 10-30-2012, 09:05 PM

I haven't driven my Camaro in winter yet as I got mine in April, and I did get snow tires.

But previously I had a 2006 1SS (RWD) TBSS, and I put in 4 (70) lb bags.

I kept the bags, but will try the snow tires and see if I need a bag or two.

14pilot · 10-31-2012, 12:51 AM

0 lbs

In arizona it might get gown to a frigid 50 degrees, then I'll just jump in my truck and not worry

My45thAnniversaryCamaro · 10-31-2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dtrimpi87

The weight of my detail supplies. I will also be running the stock Pirellis. Perks of living in San Diego

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Jalberdi99 · 10-31-2012, 07:21 AM

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?

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 10-31-2012, 07:27 AM

How much weight to put in the trunk?

Depends on how fat the dead hooker is.

philthy · 10-31-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

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 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.

Mrvnmartian · 10-31-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RJT Impala

When I lived in Utah, used to put a bag of sand (commercial construction sand) in the trunk--not so much for the weight as for the material to spread in front of the tires to increase traction when I eventual came to a stop. Very seldom had to use the sand--the weight was sufficient for traction. The snow tires probably helped a lot also.

When I lived in NY I heard putting a bag Kitty Litter because it is better than sand since it absorbs moisture.

scuba264 · 10-31-2012, 08:35 AM

I live outside of Pittsburgh, get around great. I have 2 subs in my trunk, no idea what that is probably 50ish? The biggest thing is the winter tires like people said. Got around in snow storms just fine. Actually drove better than any front wheel I've had in the past with all-season tires.

I DID drive it with all season tires when I first bought it in the snow and the tires were brand new. It moved but I sure wouldn't want to spend a whole winter like that.

10-30-2012, 06:37 PM	#1
skirush Drives: 2013 1LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nowhere Posts: 255 View My Garage	How much weight to put in trunk during winter? For those who drive your camaro in the winter...How many lb.'s do you put in trunk during winter? Thanks

10-30-2012, 07:00 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	0 lbs. I have winter tires, which is what you should do. Summer tires in the winter is just asking for trouble. edit: I also spent the past 3 winters in North Western PA (near Erie, PA) and I was perfectly fine with winter tires. __________________

10-30-2012, 07:40 PM	#6
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	No extra weight in trunk, but I do try to keep the gas tank at least half full. With good snow tires (not just all-seasons), traction control, and stability control, the extra weight was not needed. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

10-30-2012, 09:05 PM	#7
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I haven't driven my Camaro in winter yet as I got mine in April, and I did get snow tires. But previously I had a 2006 1SS (RWD) TBSS, and I put in 4 (70) lb bags. I kept the bags, but will try the snow tires and see if I need a bag or two. __________________ 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

10-31-2012, 07:27 AM	#11
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY Autoboticus Roboticus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,298 View My Garage	How much weight to put in the trunk? Depends on how fat the dead hooker is. __________________

10-30-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
rush2112 Drives: 2013 2LT Auto CRM. 2009 night train Join Date: May 2009 Location: DE Posts: 242 View My Garage	full tank of gas

10-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#4
Dtrimpi87 Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 & 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,491	The weight of my detail supplies. I will also be running the stock Pirellis. Perks of living in San Diego

10-30-2012, 07:13 PM	#5
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	When I lived in Utah, used to put a bag of sand (commercial construction sand) in the trunk--not so much for the weight as for the material to spread in front of the tires to increase traction when I eventual came to a stop. Very seldom had to use the sand--the weight was sufficient for traction. The snow tires probably helped a lot also.

10-31-2012, 07:21 AM	#10
Jalberdi99 Drives: 2014 Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: @ ur moms house in VA Posts: 1,405	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?

10-31-2012, 08:35 AM	#14
scuba264 Drives: Manual 2011 CGM LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Steeler Country Posts: 570 View My Garage	I live outside of Pittsburgh, get around great. I have 2 subs in my trunk, no idea what that is probably 50ish? The biggest thing is the winter tires like people said. Got around in snow storms just fine. Actually drove better than any front wheel I've had in the past with all-season tires. I DID drive it with all season tires when I first bought it in the snow and the tires were brand new. It moved but I sure wouldn't want to spend a whole winter like that. __________________ My Garage \| Audio Build