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CFB_Fanatic · 11-13-2015, 10:17 AM

Looking for a set of good tires that will function in the snow this year, but most of what I have found are for 18inch or smaller wheels. Im not looking to buy smaller wheels as Im in the process of getting married and buying a house, so money is kind of tight. Any opinions on a good snow tire that will fit my factory 20s would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Apex Motorsports · 11-13-2015, 10:26 AM

Bridgestone Blizzak is a very popular option.

xc_SS/RS · 11-13-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Bridgestone Blizzak is a very popular option.

These or check reviews on tire rack. We also have a Tire rack rep here on the forum. Check out the wheel and tire section for a dedicated thread for winter tires/wheel selection.

What I did was buy a set of OEM 19's and put Blizzak DM-V1 tires on them. Needed 5mm spacers on the front to fit over the calipers. Works perfectly.

RedHotSS · 11-13-2015, 11:29 AM

Nitto makes a nice winter tire in the OEM 20" sizes.

CapeCruisin · 11-13-2015, 11:39 AM

Blizzaks. Scorpions. Nittos. Can't go wrong with any of those.

BillGalina · 11-13-2015, 11:45 AM

i have GoodYear Eagle all season tires went thew all last winter no issues .seeing your located down south i don't think you will see the kind of snow we get up here

CurtiSSWatson · 11-13-2015, 12:55 PM

Pirelli Ice & Snow Scorpions!

Burt · 11-13-2015, 01:05 PM

I ran Nitto NT90Ws in the stock 245/45 and 275/40 sizes last winter, and in 6-8 inches of snow, up and down hills, the car was a beast and I never had a problem. I definitely recommend them.

11-13-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHotSS

Nitto makes a nice winter tire in the OEM 20" sizes.

+1. The nt90 is awesome. Finding oem Tire sizes in blizzard was damn near impossible. There's also pirelli.

Good luck

paul84043 · 11-13-2015, 05:27 PM

Blizzaks are number 1 but can run you $450 a tire.
Michelin X-ice, Dunlop just came out with a new one.
Toyo Proxes 4 Plus A
Nitto NT90's
Pirelli Scorpions but I don't think you can get them in that size since they are a "light truck" tire.

Personally, I just purchased a set of OEM 5 spoke wheels and the Michelin X-Ice tires.

cowboy casey · 11-14-2015, 02:02 AM

you could go with the BF Goodrich Gforce comp 2 a/s in 245/45/20 for under 700 plus get 70 dollars back.. I really like them so far

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ASXL&tab=Sizes

ChrisBlair · 11-14-2015, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CFB_Fanatic

Looking for a set of good tires that will function in the snow this year, but most of what I have found are for 18inch or smaller wheels. Im not looking to buy smaller wheels as Im in the process of getting married and buying a house, so money is kind of tight. Any opinions on a good snow tire that will fit my factory 20s would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Traditionally, the snow tire with the least rounded shoulder and the thinnest width is superior to those with more rounded shoulders and wider width, in the intended role of 'snow tire'. You goal is not to create 'snow shoes' that spread out weight to get traction on snow. Your goal is to concentrate vehicle weight and cut through the snow and slush to contact the road and make traction on pavement.

A more rounded-shoulder tire will provide superior ride and handling compared to the one with the more angular shoulder.

Respectfully to the people with all-seasons, that is fine and if good enough is good enough, then that's that, but an all-season will never compete with a real snow tire in the element the snow tire is designed to excel in.

Cuda7050 · 11-14-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Bridgestone Blizzak is a very popular option.

I bought a set of used Blizzaks on ebay $400 three years back. They have gotten me home in 5" of snow.

CFB_Fanatic · 11-14-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cowboy casey

you could go with the BF Goodrich Gforce comp 2 a/s in 245/45/20 for under 700 plus get 70 dollars back.. I really like them so far

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ASXL&tab=Sizes

Have you driven them in the snow yet?

11-13-2015, 10:17 AM	#1
CFB_Fanatic Drives: "Looking for" SS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 60	Best snow tire for 20inch OEM rims?? Looking for a set of good tires that will function in the snow this year, but most of what I have found are for 18inch or smaller wheels. Im not looking to buy smaller wheels as Im in the process of getting married and buying a house, so money is kind of tight. Any opinions on a good snow tire that will fit my factory 20s would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

11-13-2015, 11:45 AM	#6
BillGalina Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS Crystal Red Tint Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: RhodeIsland Posts: 231	i have GoodYear Eagle all season tires went thew all last winter no issues .seeing your located down south i don't think you will see the kind of snow we get up here __________________ Mods: V Max TB/ American Thunder Catback/ Granatelli Wires/ CAI/Catch Can,Stainless Power Headers/JRE Tune \

11-13-2015, 01:05 PM	#8
Burt Cone Killer Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Albans, West Virginia Posts: 832	I ran Nitto NT90Ws in the stock 245/45 and 275/40 sizes last winter, and in 6-8 inches of snow, up and down hills, the car was a beast and I never had a problem. I definitely recommend them. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS - Sold Selling off my remaining wheels, tires, 27mm front sway bar, and MGW shift knob. Get them out of my house before my wife puts me out!

11-14-2015, 02:02 AM	#11
cowboy casey Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States Posts: 111 View My Garage	you could go with the BF Goodrich Gforce comp 2 a/s in 245/45/20 for under 700 plus get 70 dollars back.. I really like them so far http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ASXL&tab=Sizes __________________ My Daily Driver, 2015 2SS, 1LE

11-13-2015, 10:26 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Bridgestone Blizzak is a very popular option.

11-13-2015, 11:29 AM	#4
RedHotSS Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 64	Nitto makes a nice winter tire in the OEM 20" sizes.

11-13-2015, 11:39 AM	#5
CapeCruisin Daily Driver 24/7 365 Drives: '15 CRT 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 827	Blizzaks. Scorpions. Nittos. Can't go wrong with any of those.

11-13-2015, 12:55 PM	#7
CurtiSSWatson Drives: Black SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Dakota Posts: 434	Pirelli Ice & Snow Scorpions!

11-13-2015, 05:27 PM	#10
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	Blizzaks are number 1 but can run you $450 a tire. Michelin X-ice, Dunlop just came out with a new one. Toyo Proxes 4 Plus A Nitto NT90's Pirelli Scorpions but I don't think you can get them in that size since they are a "light truck" tire. Personally, I just purchased a set of OEM 5 spoke wheels and the Michelin X-Ice tires.