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PsychoZL1 · 11-01-2011, 06:25 PM

With snow in the forecast for my area, I decided to put on my winter wheel/tire package that I bought from TireRack. So as I promised, here are the pics! Enjoy!

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-02-2011, 08:22 AM

^ Looks good. Bet you can't wait for snow!!

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-02-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwayne3000

I have a 2011 LS w/ the standard 18" steel wheels. I believe the rears are still a little wider than the fronts which has prevented me from doing a true tire rotation. If I bought the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow 245/55R18 tires, would I be able to get away with using them on all the wheels or will I need to run spacers on the rear to make up for the difference in size? Or does the LS not even have different sizes and Im just confused. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

You have the same size front and rear so you can rotate the tires. No spacers needed. Check out our recommended 18 inch winter package for your car. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Originally Posted by Camaro731

Do 17' tires per from better than larger tires/ wheels?
With it already snowing in NY I really want to find a cheap pair of the steelies that comes the ls and then I'll get pirellis snow and ice hopefully.

Yes 17's will be better in winter.

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Originally Posted by SirBrad

Ordered the tires on Tuesday night, had them delivered to Pep Boys (closest recommended installer to me) and they arrived Thursday morning. That was faster than I expected. Went into Pep Boys on Saturday with a 9:30 appointment only to mount and balance the new tires and didn't leave until almost 3 hours later. They were to keep the summer tires (guy at the desk even wrote it in large letters on the work order) and then they tossed them and had to go retrieve them. Overall I don't expect much from Pep Boys but come on.

Of course we get the first snow of the year while I am waiting, so what better chance to try out my new tires! I have to say, I love them. It was pretty much just slush where I was, but the tires gripped very nicely. The summer tires were a much rougher ride and really gave you less confidence. I can feel the huge difference of the Scorpion Snow/Ice tires already on dry roads at 30º.

Great job by Tire Rack, very easy experience. I just think I will have tires shipped elsewhere in the future.

Thank you again. Sorry you had a poor experience with Pep Boys. Sometimes it just comes down to the guy doing the job. I am glad to hear it worked out well in the end.

KAYSTEW · 11-04-2011, 06:39 PM

Rudy,
I am currently stationed in Germany. Due you guys deliver here? Do you deliver to APO addresses? I need a good winter tire package for my 2010 camaro 1lt/rs? I prefer a black wheel w/ polished lip. Need help asap!

Lewman78 · 11-04-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudy@Tirerack

Zogster is correct. If you want to use 19 inch tires you would need 19 inch wheels. We do have a nice 19 inch wheel tire combo that will fit your SS. Please feel let me know if you have other questions.

Which wheel and tire set would you recommend for winter on an SS? Should I even go smaller? 18" or 17"? I dont care what the wheels look like, they can be steel for all I care. I want a cheep winter wheel set and a nice set of winter tires for my SS.

Thanks

braggs2ltrs · 11-05-2011, 12:06 AM

Guys, I live in Southern Oklahoma, average winter temp upper 40's low 50's with barely any snow/ice. Do I really need snow tires?

ckaram · 11-05-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braggs2ltrs

Guys, I live in Southern Oklahoma, average winter temp upper 40's low 50's with barely any snow/ice. Do I really need snow tires?

Pirelli summer tires will begin to act up below 40*. You make the call--

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewman78

Which wheel and tire set would you recommend for winter on an SS? Should I even go smaller? 18" or 17"? I dont care what the wheels look like, they can be steel for all I care. I want a cheep winter wheel set and a nice set of winter tires for my SS.

Thanks

I don't think there are 18's that will fit. Rudy will confirm.

Here's my setup. Scored some used polished rims and Pirelli Ice & Snows.

Note the curb rash

Perfect for winter!

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-07-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KAYSTEW

Rudy,
I am currently stationed in Germany. Due you guys deliver here? Do you deliver to APO addresses? I need a good winter tire package for my 2010 camaro 1lt/rs? I prefer a black wheel w/ polished lip. Need help asap!

Yes we do deliver to APO. Please give me a call and I can help!

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-07-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lewman78

Which wheel and tire set would you recommend for winter on an SS? Should I even go smaller? 18" or 17"? I dont care what the wheels look like, they can be steel for all I care. I want a cheep winter wheel set and a nice set of winter tires for my SS.

Thanks

The problem is 18s do not fit the SS because of the Roller Skate dampers. Give me a call so we can discuss in detail.

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-07-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braggs2ltrs

Guys, I live in Southern Oklahoma, average winter temp upper 40's low 50's with barely any snow/ice. Do I really need snow tires?

Probably not. I would consider an all season tire which will have more grip in the colder temps.

cbrock · 11-08-2011, 08:26 AM

My coworker just picked up an early 10 SS that we pulled the sticky weights off of. Do you have an 18" package for that setup?

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-08-2011, 10:04 AM

I do but because this is a "Specialized" fitment we handle it one on one. If either you or your co-worker can call me I will be glad to cover some options with you to consider.

sg87rs · 11-10-2011, 12:30 PM

Hello, I purchased a 2011 2LT RS package earlier this year. I'm hunting around for snow tires but the 20" scorpions are a bit pricey. I saw the winter wheel/tire packages on your website. I was reading about these "roller skate pads" and wanted to ensure that the 17" wheels would fit on my car properly? My brother has bought tires from your website in the past so that's how I heard about you. Thank you!

Rudy@Tirerack · 11-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Only the SS has the roller skates. So yes 17 will fit on your LT RS package. Please let me know if you have any questions on the packages we offer. Also when checking out our system will ask if your working with someone at the Tire Rack. Type in "Rudy/Camaro" and I personally review every order to make sure its a perfect fit.

11-01-2011, 06:25 PM	#267
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	With snow in the forecast for my area, I decided to put on my winter wheel/tire package that I bought from TireRack. So as I promised, here are the pics! Enjoy! Attached Images

11-04-2011, 06:39 PM	#270
KAYSTEW USAF Drives: Silver 2016 2SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ en route to Florida Posts: 16	Winter tires fast Rudy, I am currently stationed in Germany. Due you guys deliver here? Do you deliver to APO addresses? I need a good winter tire package for my 2010 camaro 1lt/rs? I prefer a black wheel w/ polished lip. Need help asap!

11-05-2011, 12:06 AM	#272
braggs2ltrs Drives: 2011 Black 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17	Guys, I live in Southern Oklahoma, average winter temp upper 40's low 50's with barely any snow/ice. Do I really need snow tires? __________________

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Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	^ Looks good. Bet you can't wait for snow!!

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cbrock Drives: Pontiac G8 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Belleville MI Posts: 2	My coworker just picked up an early 10 SS that we pulled the sticky weights off of. Do you have an 18" package for that setup?

11-08-2011, 10:04 AM	#278
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	I do but because this is a "Specialized" fitment we handle it one on one. If either you or your co-worker can call me I will be glad to cover some options with you to consider.

11-10-2011, 12:30 PM	#279
sg87rs Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1	Hello, I purchased a 2011 2LT RS package earlier this year. I'm hunting around for snow tires but the 20" scorpions are a bit pricey. I saw the winter wheel/tire packages on your website. I was reading about these "roller skate pads" and wanted to ensure that the 17" wheels would fit on my car properly? My brother has bought tires from your website in the past so that's how I heard about you. Thank you!

11-10-2011, 02:24 PM	#280
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Only the SS has the roller skates. So yes 17 will fit on your LT RS package. Please let me know if you have any questions on the packages we offer. Also when checking out our system will ask if your working with someone at the Tire Rack. Type in "Rudy/Camaro" and I personally review every order to make sure its a perfect fit.