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VRZL113 · 10-01-2018, 11:44 AM

I would have just purchased the 50k suv for the wife

A good coat of wax/sealant, proper winter tires, maybe some floor liners to protect the carpet, and rinse off the winter sludge as often as you can.

RyangAsh · 10-01-2018, 12:19 PM

I bought the neighbors 1999 tahoe for 2k...that is what I would do. Winters up there are long...I would just hate to put the car through that.

StreetRage320 · 10-01-2018, 01:00 PM

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

We looked at dozens of cars in the 30k price range, she did not like any of them. Ironically, her and I have similar vehicle preferences. She really enjoys driving my car, and since I have a 2018 LTZ Siliverado as my DD I rarely drive the ZL1.

I will stick with the 5w30 Mobil, I am on-line now shopping for rims and Blizzaks that will fit. I hope I can avoid a staggered setup, but I wil see what I can find.

I will have to do some testing on the additional weight in back..I was suprised to read that can negatively affect traction.

You all may want to buy stock in Adam's Cleaners, I am going to be buying a lot of cleaners this winter

Viczl1 · 10-17-2018, 05:43 PM

It’s a bad idea using it in the winter. I’m in NY so I know bad winters. Not only will your car turn to crap in no time flat, your wife may seriously hurt herself or get stuck often. It’s not a winter car no matter what tires you put on it. A very bad idea.

Silveradoss573 · 10-17-2018, 07:10 PM

I'll be watching for future updates throughout the winter. I personally couldn't do what you're about to but it's not my car. Anyways just hope she's careful and you guys don't have any problems. Just keep up on cleaning it at any and every opportunity you have and I'm sure come next spring you'll surprise a few on how good it still looks.

newz · 10-19-2018, 02:01 AM

I have been running PIRELLI Scorpion winter tires on two different Camaros since December 2009. The first was a 2ss adnfor the past two winters a ZL1. The local dealer had a set of nicked up stock 2SS wheels and I bought them. The stock 2SS size tires were used for both Cars. I put the ZL1 in PTM mode 1 (wet roads) and every thing seems to be going well. I am on the second set of tires now.

Brutale arancia · 10-19-2018, 11:29 AM

The predicted El Nino and the milder winter it will produce should help your cause.

My mom drove a 1969 Olds 442 with big fat Gillette bias ply tires and no PTM for several years in central Indiana. The driver will determine success.

lailerp · 10-19-2018, 12:50 PM

New Englander here, IMO For the amount you could end up spending on rims and winter tires tires, I woudl pick up a winter beater. I'm sure you will take it easy in the snow but you cant keep another driver from sliding and hitting you. Driving a winter beater and keeping the salt out of the undercarriage of the Z will be worth it in the long run.

MoreAgain · 10-22-2018, 11:34 AM

I have a full set of Pirelli 285/35 R20 Sotozero Serie II winter tires that I bought for $1700. I had them on for less than 3k miles. Even have them in the Tire Rack bags. Amazing traction in the rain and on ice. Now that I've moved to California, they are just taking up space. They are impossible to sell locally due to the weather. I've included some pics. $100 bucks + shipping and they are all yours.

Burton5251 · 10-24-2018, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MoreAgain

I have a full set of Pirelli 285/35 R20 Sotozero Serie II winter tires that I bought for $1700. I had them on for less than 3k miles. Even have them in the Tire Rack bags. Amazing traction in the rain and on ice. Now that I've moved to California, they are just taking up space. They are impossible to sell locally due to the weather. I've included some pics. $100 bucks + shipping and they are all yours.

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67 to 91 to 13 · 10-29-2018, 10:06 PM

Minnesota winters are horrible! Cannot believe you are going to put that beautiful zl1 through the winter.

StreetRage320 · 11-04-2018, 06:08 PM

Update: have abandoned that plan. Bought wife new Durango GT. Currently at 5 vehicles, thinking about selling my ZL1 in spring. Running out of room and time to enjoy it.

Brutale arancia · 11-05-2018, 03:56 PM

Geeez!!!!! She got the 50K suv, she's gotta have the garage too? I'd sooner sell a kidney.

Why yes, I AM divorced. Why do you ask?

10-01-2018, 11:44 AM	#15
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 336	I would have just purchased the 50k suv for the wife A good coat of wax/sealant, proper winter tires, maybe some floor liners to protect the carpet, and rinse off the winter sludge as often as you can. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

10-01-2018, 01:00 PM	#17
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	Thanks everyone for the feedback. We looked at dozens of cars in the 30k price range, she did not like any of them. Ironically, her and I have similar vehicle preferences. She really enjoys driving my car, and since I have a 2018 LTZ Siliverado as my DD I rarely drive the ZL1. I will stick with the 5w30 Mobil, I am on-line now shopping for rims and Blizzaks that will fit. I hope I can avoid a staggered setup, but I wil see what I can find. I will have to do some testing on the additional weight in back..I was suprised to read that can negatively affect traction. You all may want to buy stock in Adam's Cleaners, I am going to be buying a lot of cleaners this winter __________________

10-17-2018, 05:43 PM	#18
Viczl1 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: New York Posts: 162	It’s a bad idea using it in the winter. I’m in NY so I know bad winters. Not only will your car turn to crap in no time flat, your wife may seriously hurt herself or get stuck often. It’s not a winter car no matter what tires you put on it. A very bad idea. __________________ 2013 Inferno Orange A6, bone stock

10-22-2018, 11:34 AM	#23
MoreAgain Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 2	I have a full set of Pirelli 285/35 R20 Sotozero Serie II winter tires that I bought for $1700. I had them on for less than 3k miles. Even have them in the Tire Rack bags. Amazing traction in the rain and on ice. Now that I've moved to California, they are just taking up space. They are impossible to sell locally due to the weather. I've included some pics. $100 bucks + shipping and they are all yours. Attached Images

10-29-2018, 10:06 PM	#25
67 to 91 to 13 Drives: 2013 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	Minnesota winters are horrible! Cannot believe you are going to put that beautiful zl1 through the winter. __________________ 2013 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS

10-01-2018, 12:19 PM	#16
RyangAsh Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: KCMO Posts: 180	I bought the neighbors 1999 tahoe for 2k...that is what I would do. Winters up there are long...I would just hate to put the car through that.

10-17-2018, 07:10 PM	#19
Silveradoss573 Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,348	I'll be watching for future updates throughout the winter. I personally couldn't do what you're about to but it's not my car. Anyways just hope she's careful and you guys don't have any problems. Just keep up on cleaning it at any and every opportunity you have and I'm sure come next spring you'll surprise a few on how good it still looks.

10-19-2018, 02:01 AM	#20
newz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 82	I have been running PIRELLI Scorpion winter tires on two different Camaros since December 2009. The first was a 2ss adnfor the past two winters a ZL1. The local dealer had a set of nicked up stock 2SS wheels and I bought them. The stock 2SS size tires were used for both Cars. I put the ZL1 in PTM mode 1 (wet roads) and every thing seems to be going well. I am on the second set of tires now.

10-19-2018, 11:29 AM	#21
Brutale arancia Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	The predicted El Nino and the milder winter it will produce should help your cause. My mom drove a 1969 Olds 442 with big fat Gillette bias ply tires and no PTM for several years in central Indiana. The driver will determine success.

10-19-2018, 12:50 PM	#22
lailerp Drives: 2014 RRM ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mass Posts: 43	New Englander here, IMO For the amount you could end up spending on rims and winter tires tires, I woudl pick up a winter beater. I'm sure you will take it easy in the snow but you cant keep another driver from sliding and hitting you. Driving a winter beater and keeping the salt out of the undercarriage of the Z will be worth it in the long run.

11-04-2018, 06:08 PM	#26
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	Update: have abandoned that plan. Bought wife new Durango GT. Currently at 5 vehicles, thinking about selling my ZL1 in spring. Running out of room and time to enjoy it. Attached Images __________________

11-05-2018, 03:56 PM	#27
Brutale arancia Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 218	Geeez!!!!! She got the 50K suv, she's gotta have the garage too? I'd sooner sell a kidney. Why yes, I AM divorced. Why do you ask?