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Nitrosniffer · 09-05-2010, 05:39 PM

Winter approaches in Canada :(
Thankfully, I'm in Tropical Canada (Vancouver), and I don't use the Camaro for work, so I'm just looking at All-Season tires (she'll be parked for the one week the snow flies).
Shopping online, though, everybody wants to sell me SUV tires! WTF?!?

Anybody have any experience with getting all-seasons in Canada - how much did they cost, what did you get, where did you get them???

blkngldbabe · 09-05-2010, 08:56 PM

Let me know what you wan and I"ll give you some tires and prices that should be accurate for your area. Good luck!

skuttduck · 09-05-2010, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrosniffer

Winter approaches in Canada :(
Thankfully, I'm in Tropical Canada (Vancouver), and I don't use the Camaro for work, so I'm just looking at All-Season tires (she'll be parked for the one week the snow flies).
Shopping online, though, everybody wants to sell me SUV tires! WTF?!?

Anybody have any experience with getting all-seasons in Canada - how much did they cost, what did you get, where did you get them???

Can't say I can help you with getting tires in the Pacific northwest. I bought the 20" Pirelli scorpion Ice and snow tires last year. They were recommended by the GM folks, and even by a couple of tire sites (tirerack and my local Belle Tire).

The reason I posted is that those recommended tires are listed on Pirelli's site as SUV tires. So I wouldn't be too worried by that.

drifter73 · 09-05-2010, 09:23 PM

I bought winters and rims from tirerack.com last year. Even after paying an arm and a leg for shipping they were still waaaaay less expensive than sourcing locally. Plus they have deals with local installers so I got them installed and balanced as part of the price. You might be able to get a good deal on all-season tires from tirerack.

sarniablue · 09-11-2010, 09:10 PM

I am looking for quality feedback, so hopefully someone can help.
I presently have 245x55x18" tires and am thinking of putting 225x65x17 winter tires on.

Any suggestions?

Meltdownaverted · 09-13-2010, 05:42 PM

http://www.kxwheels.com/index.php
These guys are in your area and I've found them great to deal with

68 RS · 09-13-2010, 07:56 PM

I have a set of 20 inch rims for sale if anyone is interested in having original rims with their snow tires.

zapper_zapper · 09-13-2010, 10:59 PM

I'm looking for snow tires and rims for a 2SS. Any idea what size rim and tire will fit over the brembos? I'm located in Toronto Canada, any suggestions where to buy?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Ravirn · 09-14-2010, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

Can't say I can help you with getting tires in the Pacific northwest.

Northwest???

OOOHHHH! In Canada it's the Pacific Southwest!

Pacific northwest is much, much colder right now here in Canuckland.

Nitrosniffer · 09-17-2010, 10:23 AM

Thanks for all the input!
I'm going to talk to the dealer - apparently my family has a dedicated service advisor, who cuts us breaks (who knew...)
I'm interested in the Continental DWS - it seems like a nice balance between All-Season durability and Winter traction. I'll also see what the dealer recommends, and what Tire Rack prices out.

09-05-2010, 05:39 PM	#1
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 73	Tires in Canada??? Winter approaches in Canada :( Thankfully, I'm in Tropical Canada (Vancouver), and I don't use the Camaro for work, so I'm just looking at All-Season tires (she'll be parked for the one week the snow flies). Shopping online, though, everybody wants to sell me SUV tires! WTF?!? Anybody have any experience with getting all-seasons in Canada - how much did they cost, what did you get, where did you get them???

09-05-2010, 08:56 PM	#2
blkngldbabe Barossa's handler Drives: 2LT/RS RJT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Highland Chev,Aurora Ontario Posts: 1,097	Let me know what you wan and I"ll give you some tires and prices that should be accurate for your area. Good luck! __________________ SLP's GTA Master Specialty Vehicle and Master Parts Dealer

09-11-2010, 09:10 PM	#5
sarniablue chics who drive sticks :) Drives: Rally yellow 2011 LT Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Petrolia. ON Canada Posts: 7	small tires I am looking for quality feedback, so hopefully someone can help. I presently have 245x55x18" tires and am thinking of putting 225x65x17 winter tires on. Any suggestions?

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09-17-2010, 10:23 AM	#10
Nitrosniffer 40 Years Later Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro w/ RS - CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Burnaby, BC, CANADA Posts: 73	Thanks for all the input! I'm going to talk to the dealer - apparently my family has a dedicated service advisor, who cuts us breaks (who knew...) I'm interested in the Continental DWS - it seems like a nice balance between All-Season durability and Winter traction. I'll also see what the dealer recommends, and what Tire Rack prices out.