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fhrex · 10-18-2020, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Silveradoss573

My son is getting a set of blizzaks for his camaro. I just can't get over how much a set of 4 cost though.

holy crap! just priced them.....see what you mean!

Sparko · 10-18-2020, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by trossit

As an alternative, is just 2 snow tires for the rear only a bad idea?

I would say yes to this. The snows aren't only important for launching from a stop light, but for when you try to steer around a bend or such. Ineffective tread on the fronts or an imbalance between the front or back can cause a slew of traction issues in the snow. Yea a full set of shoes is expensive, but it's less expensive than removing a tree or another car from yours.

KillboyPowerhead · 10-18-2020, 04:13 PM

I went with Nitto NT90W winters on the factory 20x8's all around (have two sets of factory wheels) and they went through snow like nothing; they were a little slick when the road was wet and cold, however, so definitely need to remember you're not on a race track when you enter a corner. Looks like Nitto has a new one out, the SN2 (they sure have dumb names for their tires...). I also had the Michelin X-Ice XI3's or whatever the hell they're called, 225/60/18 on 18x7 wheels, and again had no issues, never got stuck. The narrower the better for snow and ice.

ADVMax · 10-19-2020, 09:37 AM

In Alabama it's easy.

If it snows just stay home for the day, it will be in the 70's before the day is over and tomorrow all the evil white stuff will be gone.

ZED SLED · 10-19-2020, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

In Alabama it's easy.

If it snows just stay home for the day, it will be in the 70's before the day is over and tomorrow all the evil white stuff will be gone.

Plus you get the added advantage of watching videos on the news of oblivious people in the their cars pirouetting 360s down the highway bouncing off guardrails.

ChibiBlackSheep · 10-19-2020, 11:58 AM

Have a 2000 Monte Carlo, and used to have a 2013 v6 Camaro. I just got nice wheels for the summer and put blizzaks on my heritage steel wheels.

I run a dedicated set of winter tires on every car in my fleet that goes on the road in the winter. All-season tires just don't compare to having a dedicated winter and a dedicated summer wheel.

Rock-It Man · 10-19-2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by trossit

As an alternative, is just 2 snow tires for the rear only a bad idea?

Not a good idea if you leave summer tires on the front!

The front tires do most of the stopping.

Whoomba · 10-19-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ADVMax

In Alabama it's easy.

If it snows just stay home for the day, it will be in the 70's before the day is over and tomorrow all the evil white stuff will be gone.

In Texas it’s two days because the second day it’s an ice rink.

Rainbow1616 · 10-19-2020, 07:36 PM

Too bad your so far away. I have a set of Blizzaks on 20 in rims I no longer need. I ran my car through 3 winters with no issues before I started putting it away.

smokehippielettuce · 10-20-2020, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Too bad your so far away. I have a set of Blizzaks on 20 in rims I no longer need. I ran my car through 3 winters with no issues before I started putting it away.

What type of shape are the tires in? Winters up here near Erie can be bad. How much are you looking for them too?

102SS · 10-20-2020, 05:54 AM

I have used Blizzaks for 8 or 9 winters my first set was 245/45/20 square set up as I figured the skinnier rears would bite better.

The rears worked but wore out quickly as its just not enough tire under a heavy car

My new set is stock 245/275 Blizzaks and she grips like a rat wearing Reeboks

My Pontiac G8 is getting a set of Michelin X Ice 3's next week I found a set of 245/45/18's for $1000 cnd or about $700.00usd

102SS · 10-20-2020, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trossit

As an alternative, is just 2 snow tires for the rear only a bad idea?

Do not cheap out and get 2 tires if there is any snow and you need to brake and steer your front end end will wash out.

You don't know the meaning of understeer until you experience total loss of control

Rainbow1616 · 10-20-2020, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smokehippielettuce

What type of shape are the tires in? Winters up here near Erie can be bad. How much are you looking for them too?

I have 3 seasons on them so I would guess 50%. I can take pictures. Haven't thought about selling till now let me think about it. I don't need them anymore.

smokehippielettuce · 10-21-2020, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I have 3 seasons on them so I would guess 50%. I can take pictures. Haven't thought about selling till now let me think about it. I don't need them anymore.

Ok np just let me know. Thanks

10-18-2020, 04:13 PM	#17
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930	I went with Nitto NT90W winters on the factory 20x8's all around (have two sets of factory wheels) and they went through snow like nothing; they were a little slick when the road was wet and cold, however, so definitely need to remember you're not on a race track when you enter a corner. Looks like Nitto has a new one out, the SN2 (they sure have dumb names for their tires...). I also had the Michelin X-Ice XI3's or whatever the hell they're called, 225/60/18 on 18x7 wheels, and again had no issues, never got stuck. The narrower the better for snow and ice. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

10-19-2020, 11:58 AM	#20
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,085	Have a 2000 Monte Carlo, and used to have a 2013 v6 Camaro. I just got nice wheels for the summer and put blizzaks on my heritage steel wheels. I run a dedicated set of winter tires on every car in my fleet that goes on the road in the winter. All-season tires just don't compare to having a dedicated winter and a dedicated summer wheel. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

10-20-2020, 05:54 AM	#25
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,122	I have used Blizzaks for 8 or 9 winters my first set was 245/45/20 square set up as I figured the skinnier rears would bite better. The rears worked but wore out quickly as its just not enough tire under a heavy car My new set is stock 245/275 Blizzaks and she grips like a rat wearing Reeboks My Pontiac G8 is getting a set of Michelin X Ice 3's next week I found a set of 245/45/18's for $1000 cnd or about $700.00usd __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

10-19-2020, 09:37 AM	#18
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	In Alabama it's easy. If it snows just stay home for the day, it will be in the 70's before the day is over and tomorrow all the evil white stuff will be gone.

10-19-2020, 07:36 PM	#23
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Too bad your so far away. I have a set of Blizzaks on 20 in rims I no longer need. I ran my car through 3 winters with no issues before I started putting it away.