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maherj2 · 03-09-2010, 10:35 AM

Anybody driving in the winter? I'm really curious about how it's doing in the cold and snow...

RS_Man · 03-09-2010, 10:38 AM

I know a couple people have been driving their throughout the winter...(cant remember screen names off the top of my head) but from what I've heard, with a smaller (19" or 18" rim) and all season or snow tires, they handle excellently in the snow. Dont have any issues starting or anything like that. I'm sure that they will chime in here & confirm this. As for mine/ladyinblue's camaro, he's been sitting in the garage all winter but the other day, started him up and took him for a drive. Started like we had just run him a day ago, no problems at all.

2010 SSRS · 03-09-2010, 10:46 AM

no snow driving for me

rmpackers · 03-09-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by maherj2

Anybody driving in the winter? I'm really curious about how it's doing in the cold and snow...

Dude! Send me some cheese, you guys make the best in WI! There are about 89 threads on this subject, but yes drove mine all winter with 18" P ICE/Snow. No probs and no damage. She's a beast!

67 Convertible · 03-09-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by maherj2

Anybody driving in the winter? I'm really curious about how it's doing in the cold and snow...

Drove mine all winter with the 20" summer tires. (disclaimer: I wouldn't recommend using the summer tires in winter, I personally have and have had no issues)
I just don't drive it when snow is predicted, but cold weather and cold roads have been no problem.

bartking · 03-09-2010, 12:15 PM

Plenty of traction on my 18' Pirelli ice and snow tires... just don't stomp on the gas unless you want to do a standing still fish tail.

Rocks RS · 03-09-2010, 12:31 PM

I drive mine every day. I did put Firestone snow tires on it and have not had one problem all winter and I drive it every day.

This car is amazing!

Wild Bill · 03-09-2010, 12:56 PM

My car is a daily driver.

I have Yokohama Prada -X tires all seasons for the winter and have not had an issue and we were clobbered with snow and ice this winter. Just drive for the weather and do not use the Perrelli's when snow/ice becomes an issue. The Camaro handled much better than expected.

merlin803 · 03-09-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill

My car is a daily driver.

I have Yokohama Prada -X tires all seasons for the winter and have not had an issue and we were clobbered with snow and ice this winter. Just drive for the weather and do not use the Perrelli's when snow/ice becomes an issue. The Camaro handled much better than expected.

+1 - Drove every day with the same tires as you and have not had any issues.

JOHNREX · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

Drove every day in Chicago with specific snow/ice tires for my SS.
No problems at all! Last month in Feb with the big snow a driver of a Subaru Forester
was trying to catch up to me because of how amazing my SS performed quickly at the stop lights and lane changing in the hwy.

I suggest the Bridgestone Blizzak 255/45/20''s for next winter.

good luck

Orange5thGen · 03-09-2010, 06:11 PM

I drive everyday....

Angrybird 12 · 03-09-2010, 06:13 PM

Yes, but not in the snow...

EJWheelerIV · 03-10-2010, 05:51 AM

I still have my 20" Summer tires on but I only drive when the roads have been clear for a day or two and there is no snow in the forcast. (Only drove it maybe 3 days out of the month for the past 4 months). But thats what the winter beater is for.

skuttduck · 03-10-2010, 07:17 AM

Works great with Pirelli scorpion Ice and snow tires. Works better than my 2000 Camry with all season tires. I took it out on the days that it was unplowed. Went right through the stuff, only got stuck once when someone from the city decided to plow the sidewalk with their bobcat and go across the street at the intersection leaving a pile of snow too deep right at the stop sign.

In that case I had to backup and power through it.

The wet snow can get into the stock wheels and make it off balance. Other than that, it is great.

03-09-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
maherj2 maherj2 Drives: 71 Vista, 77spyder, 13 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kaukauna, WI Posts: 107 View My Garage	Anybody driving in winter? Anybody driving in the winter? I'm really curious about how it's doing in the cold and snow...

03-09-2010, 10:38 AM	#2
RS_Man Drives: '13 Sonic RS 1.4T M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 283 View My Garage	I know a couple people have been driving their throughout the winter...(cant remember screen names off the top of my head) but from what I've heard, with a smaller (19" or 18" rim) and all season or snow tires, they handle excellently in the snow. Dont have any issues starting or anything like that. I'm sure that they will chime in here & confirm this. As for mine/ladyinblue's camaro, he's been sitting in the garage all winter but the other day, started him up and took him for a drive. Started like we had just run him a day ago, no problems at all. __________________

03-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#6
bartking Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS sold 4/17/15 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 289	Plenty of traction on my 18' Pirelli ice and snow tires... just don't stomp on the gas unless you want to do a standing still fish tail. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS RJT/grey automatic, midnight silver wheels. Was a very fun ride for 64,004 miles in 5 years, 10 months, and 17 days. You will be missed.

03-09-2010, 12:31 PM	#7
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	I drive mine every day. I did put Firestone snow tires on it and have not had one problem all winter and I drive it every day. This car is amazing! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

03-09-2010, 12:56 PM	#8
Wild Bill Drives: Camaro 2015 RS CRM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 522	My car is a daily driver. I have Yokohama Prada -X tires all seasons for the winter and have not had an issue and we were clobbered with snow and ice this winter. Just drive for the weather and do not use the Perrelli's when snow/ice becomes an issue. The Camaro handled much better than expected. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS manual 1100 - 4/7/09 3000 - 5/27/09 6000 - 7/17/09 See my Thread in New York Metro Area. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33878

03-09-2010, 10:46 AM	#3
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	no snow driving for me

03-09-2010, 04:05 PM	#10
JOHNREX Drives: SILVER 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 82	Drove every day in Chicago with specific snow/ice tires for my SS. No problems at all! Last month in Feb with the big snow a driver of a Subaru Forester was trying to catch up to me because of how amazing my SS performed quickly at the stop lights and lane changing in the hwy. I suggest the Bridgestone Blizzak 255/45/20''s for next winter. good luck

03-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#11
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	I drive everyday.... __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

03-09-2010, 06:13 PM	#12
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	Yes, but not in the snow... __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

03-10-2010, 05:51 AM	#13
EJWheelerIV EJ Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 16	I still have my 20" Summer tires on but I only drive when the roads have been clear for a day or two and there is no snow in the forcast. (Only drove it maybe 3 days out of the month for the past 4 months). But thats what the winter beater is for.

03-10-2010, 07:17 AM	#14
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	Works great with Pirelli scorpion Ice and snow tires. Works better than my 2000 Camry with all season tires. I took it out on the days that it was unplowed. Went right through the stuff, only got stuck once when someone from the city decided to plow the sidewalk with their bobcat and go across the street at the intersection leaving a pile of snow too deep right at the stop sign. In that case I had to backup and power through it. The wet snow can get into the stock wheels and make it off balance. Other than that, it is great.

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