Moving to Seattle

[ctinatx]

I accepted a job offer today and will be moving to Seattle in the next couple of weeks.

Also, I'm looking at replacing my tires soon, any recommendations of what would work best for the area ? I currently have the original summer p-zeros. Thanks for any info in advance.

Here is a pic of my ride.

[Ladybugsmom]

I have an SUV for winter, so I keep the P-Zeros on... I know before Steve Dallas sold his Camaro, he had different tires that were great year round, but I can't remember what they were called. Try PM'ing him, and I'm sure he'll tell you.

Congratulations on the new job! When you're all settled in, stop by one of the shows or a local get together, we would love to meet you!

[GunnyG]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I have an SUV for winter, so I keep the P-Zeros on... I know before Steve Dallas sold his Camaro, he had different tires that were great year round, but I can't remember what they were called. Try PM'ing him, and I'm sure he'll tell you.

Congratulations on the new job! When you're all settled in, stop by one of the shows or a local get together, we would love to meet you!

Shouldn't there be a "Weather Updates For ctinatx" thread? LoL.

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by GunnyG

Shouldn't there be a "Weather Updates For ctinatx" thread? LoL.

Oh yeah!! Almost forgot!! I'll just include them in here...

ctinatx, the P-Zeros are fine right now... You'll probably appreciate the cool-down!!



Thanks for reminding me, Gunny!!

[ctinatx]

Thanks for the weather update. I am REALLY looking forward to cooler weather. Last year we had a record 90 days over 100 in Austin.

[Caddyroger]

I took teh p-zero's and put on General G-MAX AS-03 XL on it. I have not driven my car on snow so i can not tell you about but I can about the p-zero's. 3 in of snow on ice could not move 2 ft tire's just spin at almost idling.
You can go to this page for some more on the g-max tires.

http://camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28

Welcome to Washington.

[1BADLS3]

Welcome (in advance).

As mentioned, a set of all-season tires would be better suited for the 9 months of rain we get around here, but I've run summer performance tires all year long before without issue. I've lived in the Seattle area for 30 years

I think it really depends on where you're at and/or if you plan to drive your car in the snow. We don't get a lot of snow here...an occasional freeze, and sometimes a couple back-to-back days of snowy weather which ranges anywhere from a dusting to a couple of inches to a whole pile, depending on how the storm hits. The snow and rain patterns around here are a little nutty with the convergence zone. But, it's usually all melted/gone within a week's time. The killer is the sand they lay down. When it freezes, Seattle sands (and now salts!) the roads. The sand hangs around and makes for a crappy mess, and cracked windshields and extra rock chips, if you're not careful.

I don't drive in the downtown Seattle core area when it snows. Hills are steep, and there's likely to be more than a few idiots sliding downhill, out of control, including articulated Metro buses. Also, there's this weird phenomenon where people just abandon their cars in the middle of the road when they can't make it up a hill or around something. :P

Your convertible top will be useful until about October. Then, you can be part of the elite breed of Washingtonians that drive their convertibles topless in 40 degree weather. You'll see 'em...occasionally we get a dry day or two in the winter, and these peeps are going down the road with the top down and heater on high, bundled up in a coat.

Anything else you want to know about the area, or about Camaro life here in pioneer country, feel free to PM any of us!

[1hotchevy]

I LOVE blizzaks! they work great here for late fall early winter driving without having to use studs. give them a look.

[1hotchevy]

And yes about conerts, i have had 3 here and yes i drove top down heat on and then summer top down air on!

[Candy_Camaro]

Welcome to Wa! Where will you be living...downtown Seattle or a nearby city? I like in Lake Stevens but work in Seattle so let me know if you need any help with anything.

[SSx2JAMES]

good luck with moving and ur new job. pleasure meeting u at the camaro meetups. keep in touch here on camaro5 and lists ur future mods. james

[MonsterV6]

Welcome to the great PNW!

One tire I would recommend would be the Continental DWS! Great all season tire.
If anyone here needs tires or wheels you can contact me here in Ferderal Way, I work for discount tire and I will beat anyones price!

I have sold wheels to KEVING2873, you can ask him that I will work to meet your needs for your Gen5 or any other car you have

[ForgedReality]

Welcome to Seattle. What's your new gig that you're gonna do awesome at?

Sorry I can't help with the tires. I'm still using the factory Pirellis, but I've also been looking into some all-season tires that I can use when these wear down.

[Teamradrz1]

I ran my Pzeros through winter no problem, Welacome to the NW