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hognutz · 02-25-2013, 11:41 AM

I would not drive mine is the snow. That is why I own a truck. with a tire swap you could drive this car in the snow but I never would on purpose. 580hp rwd and snow are just no something I consider practical.

affox83 · 02-25-2013, 12:09 PM

No snow driving in this car for me. Not very practical. Tires make a difference but this amount of horsepower and rear-wheel drive aren't a good idea in the snow. I watched a new Mustang GT (not 500) spin three times across four lanes of I-15 last month after a snowstorm. He wasn't going fast either, none of us were, other than the idiot in the Audi that almost hit him going 75. Didn't even slow down...

toyosuprablue · 02-25-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Oh! You're killing me.

What size tires and rims for Blizzaks did you choose?

Don't know the exact tire size. I can check later tonight but the wheels are 20 x 8 I'm pretty sure. I bought them used here on the forum from someone that had an SS

12 ZL1 #1725 · 02-25-2013, 12:20 PM

I think you would be fine... With the nannies on.... And a good set of winter treads.... You will LOVE the ZL1! It's an awesome car!

FINALLYSATISFIED · 02-25-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VRYALT3R3D

I am looking into the possibility of getting a ZL1 but it would be daily driven and be used in the snow(when it snows!).

Has anyone driven their ZL1 in the snow winter inter tires(Blizzaks...)? How was it?

thx

DD in the snow you say?

Normagene · 02-25-2013, 12:51 PM

Seems like everyone who has a backup vehicle says NO, not in the snow. Yet a few drive it daily and snow is just something they have to do. If so, different tires seems to be the majority recommendation. I don't drive in the snow. I swing her big butt all over the place when it's warm and dry. On the few occasions I've had her in the wet, well I have done a 360 more than once, but most of the time it's just her butt trying to take the lead. Yeah, probably cause my foot might be a tad heavy, but at times, especially in cooler temps (40s), she swings her hips even when I'm gentle as a lamb. The cars a BEAST. It can bite your head off in an instant if you take her for granted.

SamHouseIII · 02-25-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FINALLYSATISFIED

DD in the snow you say?

mikebutry · 02-25-2013, 03:47 PM

I accidentally drove mine in the snow. Went inside work (no windows) with the sky perfectly clear. Came out 8 hours later, about 2 inches of snow. I started in 3rd gear everytime I stopped. Turns are no fun.

SPOOKYGUNNER · 02-25-2013, 06:03 PM

LCOMMON SENSE SNOW TIRES AND A LIGHT FOOT HERE IN COLORADO WORK O.K. I JUST DRIVE LIKE THE OLD F $^KER I AM!

Vangres · 02-25-2013, 06:11 PM

Is spookygunner ever sober?

SPOOKYGUNNER · 02-25-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Vangres

Is spookygunner ever sober?

NO HEAVILY MEDICATED FOR YOUR PROTECTION! !!
VIETNAM 68-70

MORPHINE, METHADONE, OXYCODONE AND A LITTLE GRAND MARNIER ON A DAILY BASIS! !

SPOOKYGUNNER · 02-25-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vangres

Is spookygunner ever sober?

NO HEAVILY MEDICATED FOR YOUR PROTECTION! !!
VIETNAM 68-70

MORPHINE, METHADONE, OXYCODONE AND A LITTLE GRAND MARNIER ON A DAILY BASIS! !

piepouli · 02-25-2013, 07:59 PM

instead of buying winter tires, buy yourself a winter beater

Bam K · 02-26-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

Oh! You're killing me.

What size tires and rims for Blizzaks did you choose?

I did it too, but mine is michelin pa3. see in tirerack.com. mine are 285/30/19 all. it work great and not problem of sliding. ( in my opinion)

02-25-2013, 11:41 AM	#15
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	I would not drive mine is the snow. That is why I own a truck. with a tire swap you could drive this car in the snow but I never would on purpose. 580hp rwd and snow are just no something I consider practical. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

02-25-2013, 12:20 PM	#18
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	I think you would be fine... With the nannies on.... And a good set of winter treads.... You will LOVE the ZL1! It's an awesome car! __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

02-25-2013, 06:03 PM	#23
SPOOKYGUNNER ROCK Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: DENVER COLORADO Posts: 609	LCOMMON SENSE SNOW TIRES AND A LIGHT FOOT HERE IN COLORADO WORK O.K. I JUST DRIVE LIKE THE OLD F $^KER I AM! __________________ WHEN ONE AMERICAN IS NOT WORTHY TO BE FOUND...THEN WE AS AMERICANS HAVE LOST. POW/MIA YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

02-25-2013, 12:09 PM	#16
affox83 System Test Engineer Drives: '12 ZL1 #1011 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Weber, UT Posts: 72	No snow driving in this car for me. Not very practical. Tires make a difference but this amount of horsepower and rear-wheel drive aren't a good idea in the snow. I watched a new Mustang GT (not 500) spin three times across four lanes of I-15 last month after a snowstorm. He wasn't going fast either, none of us were, other than the idiot in the Audi that almost hit him going 75. Didn't even slow down...

02-25-2013, 12:51 PM	#20
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	Seems like everyone who has a backup vehicle says NO, not in the snow. Yet a few drive it daily and snow is just something they have to do. If so, different tires seems to be the majority recommendation. I don't drive in the snow. I swing her big butt all over the place when it's warm and dry. On the few occasions I've had her in the wet, well I have done a 360 more than once, but most of the time it's just her butt trying to take the lead. Yeah, probably cause my foot might be a tad heavy, but at times, especially in cooler temps (40s), she swings her hips even when I'm gentle as a lamb. The cars a BEAST. It can bite your head off in an instant if you take her for granted.

02-25-2013, 03:47 PM	#22
mikebutry Drives: 2013 ZL1 #54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 148 View My Garage	I accidentally drove mine in the snow. Went inside work (no windows) with the sky perfectly clear. Came out 8 hours later, about 2 inches of snow. I started in 3rd gear everytime I stopped. Turns are no fun.

02-25-2013, 06:11 PM	#24
Vangres Timed Rage Drives: Mercedes Benz 300 C sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 488 View My Garage	Is spookygunner ever sober?

02-25-2013, 07:59 PM	#27
piepouli Drives: 04 gmc/ zl1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 198	instead of buying winter tires, buy yourself a winter beater