So what are local Camaro owners doing about Winter? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Teddydog · 07-23-2009, 05:44 PM

I'm still contemplating my Camaro purchase and one thing I am having to consider is the TIRES. I live in the Tacoma/Olympia area and I'd guess we have 40's and below temps at least half the time during Winter. And it's wet a little bit, too.

I was going to order the RS package, but it comes with the 20" Summer PZero tires that are NOT recommended for 40's and below temp. So that means different tires (maybe even wheels) for 3 months or so a year. Not so worried about our light, infrequent snowfall (will drive the Explorer), but the temps! Right now there are not many 20" All Season or Snow tires.

So I am thinking that here, it makes more sense to drop the RS (bye, bye HID lights) and keep the 19" wheels. My understanding is that comes with PZero All Season tires instead.

Any comments or thoughts? Thanks!

Rob

67 Convertible · 07-23-2009, 05:49 PM

I plan on driving mine year round, unless snow is predicted. If there's snow falling, I'll be in my 4WD truck, if the roads are clear I'll be in the Camaro. Not going to worry about temp. I have my '67 for my toy, which doesn't even see the rain, so the 2010 is being driven all year round....not a toy for me, it's a year round driver and I plan on treating it as such.

BLUEMARO · 07-23-2009, 06:05 PM

I'm just leaving it at home.

Iroczlover · 07-23-2009, 08:58 PM

ok from somone who lives in the NW lol

I dont have a current model of camaro (2010) & currently not thinking about buying one lol.

I do own other camaros & corvettes & they stay home during the time we have 32 & below temps lol.
I drove my vette almost all winter unless it was 32 or colder or it was snowy
& I live in Yelm which is down the road from you

MerlinZero · 07-23-2009, 08:59 PM

I am garaging it. Tooo many idiot drivers around during the winter. I have a Geo Metro for commuting... it has snow tires

Iroczlover · 07-23-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinZero

I am garaging it. Tooo many idiot drivers around during the winter. I have a Geo Metro for commuting... it has snow tires

those are fun to drive in the snow, but as zhawk says those are penitaiy boxes lol

camarowa · 07-24-2009, 11:43 AM

I plan to drive the camaro year round, not worried about temps and such. If snow is falling will simply take the 4wd suv. not a big deal.

Jayhawk500 · 07-24-2009, 12:12 PM

Yep! It's gettin' garaged! I have a 4wd pickup to drive in the winter.
I want to keep the car in good shape for my grandson. He'll get it when I pass, but not any time soon though.

Xmicro_SS · 07-24-2009, 12:15 PM

Garage here in NY. But I will take it out on nice days. No better weather than cold weather for more power!

TROY2010 · 07-24-2009, 02:25 PM

I got my tire chains all test fit already.

Teddydog · 07-26-2009, 04:56 PM

The more I think about it, I think I'll just have to skip the RS package to keep the 19" wheels and the all season tires. Too bad, because I wanted the HID headlights. Or maybe I'll go ahead and try to swap the wheels/tires with someone or dealer take-offs.

Rob

Musclebee · 07-26-2009, 06:07 PM

Buying a winter beater, no way I'm driving it in the winter.

prostock69 · 07-26-2009, 06:15 PM

Live in Southern Ohio. Not a ton of snow each year but enough to keep mine garaged. I don't go out in the winter much anyways (stay-at-home mom) except to go to the store and to the gym, both of which are a mile away. I can wait til hubby gets home and drive his Durango to both of those. Kids ride the bus. I'm set!

GrnMchin · 07-27-2009, 11:11 AM

Garaged for the winter.

07-23-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	So what are local Camaro owners doing about Winter? I'm still contemplating my Camaro purchase and one thing I am having to consider is the TIRES. I live in the Tacoma/Olympia area and I'd guess we have 40's and below temps at least half the time during Winter. And it's wet a little bit, too. I was going to order the RS package, but it comes with the 20" Summer PZero tires that are NOT recommended for 40's and below temp. So that means different tires (maybe even wheels) for 3 months or so a year. Not so worried about our light, infrequent snowfall (will drive the Explorer), but the temps! Right now there are not many 20" All Season or Snow tires. So I am thinking that here, it makes more sense to drop the RS (bye, bye HID lights) and keep the 19" wheels. My understanding is that comes with PZero All Season tires instead. Any comments or thoughts? Thanks! Rob

07-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
67 Convertible Drives: 67 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 1,721	I plan on driving mine year round, unless snow is predicted. If there's snow falling, I'll be in my 4WD truck, if the roads are clear I'll be in the Camaro. Not going to worry about temp. I have my '67 for my toy, which doesn't even see the rain, so the 2010 is being driven all year round....not a toy for me, it's a year round driver and I plan on treating it as such. __________________ _____________________________________________ 2LT/RS RJT, Blk Rally Stripes, Beige Interior, Sunroof Placed order at dealer 4/24/09 1100 - 4/28/09 2000 - 5/01/09 2500 - 5/05/09 3000 - 5/05/09 3300 - 5/30/09 3400 - 6/05/09 3800 - 6/18/09 4000 - 6/18/09 4B00 - 6/18/09 4200 - 6/22/09 5000 - 7/01/09 6000 - 7/01/09 It's Home!! 0000 - 7/14/11 Traded in with 24,000 miles. Currently 5th Gen less

07-23-2009, 08:58 PM	#4
Iroczlover The Krazzy bytch Drives: Which car I have 9 vehicles? Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Yelm, wa, Hell if I think about it to much Posts: 7,919	ok from somone who lives in the NW lol I dont have a current model of camaro (2010) & currently not thinking about buying one lol. I do own other camaros & corvettes & they stay home during the time we have 32 & below temps lol. I drove my vette almost all winter unless it was 32 or colder or it was snowy & I live in Yelm which is down the road from you __________________ Heart breaks everyday when you cant take care of your family because you are unemployed, cant give your family what you want or what they need I am not a man I have boobies. Cars are like women, If you treat her rough shes going to complain & you will hear about it. If you treat her right she will purrrrrrrrrrrrr Current cars owned , 72 Skylark vert,86 fiero GT Sold , 87 Iroc-z (sold), 90 Vette Vert SOLD , 95 Z28, 99 Silverado K1500 Totaled, 2010 CGM Camaro 2ss/rs (had to sell & I hate it ) ,2012 Cruze LT repoed. Current current list lol 2006 Silverado 2500hd.

07-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#5
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	I am garaging it. Tooo many idiot drivers around during the winter. I have a Geo Metro for commuting... it has snow tires __________________ " First, there was darkness, Then, On March 16th, Scott said LET THERE BE CAMARO, and there was Camaro, and Scott saw that it was good. Camaro5 3:16" VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9120523 ETA 7/6/09 (Delivered 7/10/09)

07-24-2009, 12:12 PM	#8
Jayhawk500 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrenton, Or. Posts: 1,062	Yep! It's gettin' garaged! I have a 4wd pickup to drive in the winter. I want to keep the car in good shape for my grandson. He'll get it when I pass, but not any time soon though. __________________ Jayhawk500 2010 2SS/RS, Six speed, Rally Yellow w/ Black Painted Stripes, Boston Acoustic Stereo, Polished 20" wheels, Solo Mach X Catback Exhaust, Solo HF Cats, Halltech CAI, Full Dash & Door ABL, ABL Lit Homelink Buttons, HUD Installed, Ride Tunes, Full Electric Passenger Seat, Fbodfather signed, VIN # 4492, PAID OFF!!! 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS with black painted Stripes...$37,000.00; Ride Tones sound system and remote...$ 40.00; Seeing the kids faces (Young and Old) light up and almost wet their pants....Priceless!!!

07-23-2009, 06:05 PM	#3
BLUEMARO A Classical Greek Drives: DTS, Bonneville and an SS ! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Grand Blanc MI Posts: 226	I'm just leaving it at home.

07-24-2009, 11:43 AM	#7
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	I plan to drive the camaro year round, not worried about temps and such. If snow is falling will simply take the 4wd suv. not a big deal.

07-24-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	Garage here in NY. But I will take it out on nice days. No better weather than cold weather for more power! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

07-24-2009, 02:25 PM	#10
TROY2010 Drives: 2010 BLACK ON BLACK 2SSRS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ARLINGTON,WA Posts: 171	I got my tire chains all test fit already. __________________ BLACK&BLUE 2SSRS AUTO VIN#6524

07-26-2009, 04:56 PM	#11
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 454	The more I think about it, I think I'll just have to skip the RS package to keep the 19" wheels and the all season tires. Too bad, because I wanted the HID headlights. Or maybe I'll go ahead and try to swap the wheels/tires with someone or dealer take-offs. Rob

07-26-2009, 06:07 PM	#12
Musclebee Drives: 2010 2SS RS Delivered on 4/23 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 232 View My Garage	Buying a winter beater, no way I'm driving it in the winter.

07-26-2009, 06:15 PM	#13
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	Live in Southern Ohio. Not a ton of snow each year but enough to keep mine garaged. I don't go out in the winter much anyways (stay-at-home mom) except to go to the store and to the gym, both of which are a mile away. I can wait til hubby gets home and drive his Durango to both of those. Kids ride the bus. I'm set! __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

07-27-2009, 11:11 AM	#14
GrnMchin Not easy being Green Drives: 67 Nova SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 2,256	Garaged for the winter. __________________ The 68 Camaro build project

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