Winter Tire Recommendation - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mattew69 · 10-24-2013, 09:17 AM

So I have spoken to Rudy from TIRERACK he's pretty amazing! thanks rudy. He has given me a couple options. As well as i have done some research myself. I am looking for others that have gone either route and there experiences.

I am willing to order the 20 inch pierilli snow and ice tires to get the correct size required.

I am semi open to ordering 18's wheels and tires however my concerns are:
1. will it void my factory power train warranty?
2. if i run 235/60R18 tires on 18 inch wheels i know it will throw my speedo off approx. 1mph however i have also read that it will throw my odometer off.
3. if i go the 18 inch route can i have the dealer change the setting on my computer without much risk of it being messed up? is it worth it?

Cost isn't my major concern it is if i run a set of 18's it will throw off the computers and possible cause issues.

Also interesting the GM tire suppliers can't get the 20 inch tires and are replying with your gonna have to order them from tirerack.com

Any thoughts or experiences would be great!

THANKS CAMARO5!

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-24-2013, 06:56 PM

Please everyone feel free to chime in but I will help in answering some of the questions. Thanks for the nice words BTW!

1. No Same overall diameter (very close). Will not hurt the power train or void the warranty.

2. Its very minimal. When you change tire size its usaully not possible to get the overal diameter perfect.

3. I am not sure if the dealer can do it or not, but I wouldn't worry about it honestly.

I needs some of my LT RS guys running this combo to tell the OP he has nothing to worry about. Help me out guys!!

Rudy

OUR72GTO · 10-25-2013, 12:34 AM

Done it it 4 winters on our 2LT RS.....NO problemo.

mattew69 · 10-25-2013, 08:36 AM

i ordered the factory sized pierilli 20's going to run them one year and see how they do. others have sad they work well

ordered from tirerack as well thanks rudy!

if they are horrible i will pony up the extra money and sell the tires and get the 18 inch setup. my neighbor has a verys imilar setup on his 20 inch wheels and hasn't had any problems. wish me luck thanks rudy you the man!!!!

mattew69 · 10-25-2013, 08:36 AM

sorry should of said factory size pirelli snow and ice 245/45/r20 and 275/40/r20

CooG · 10-25-2013, 09:01 AM

Vredestein has a couple of winter tires

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-25-2013, 09:33 AM

We got snow already in South Bend yesterday and today black ice on the Bridge.

mattew69 · 10-25-2013, 10:22 AM

oh man it's pretty cold here in lansing mi. so far tho no snow sticking to the ground just cold. makes me miss charleston south carolina even more

Pro Stock John · 10-26-2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattew69

sorry should of said factory size pirelli snow and ice 245/45/r20 and 275/40/r20

That's exactly what I have and run during winter, they are great!!!

mattew69 · 10-27-2013, 08:53 PM

SWEET DUDE!!!

yeah im hoping the scorpion winters are good. driving right now at 35 degrees my summer tires are just like having slicks..

47AJV8 · 10-27-2013, 11:02 PM

If you can get Blizzaks or Michelin X ices in your size I would go that route instead of the pirellis, I have run all 3 and we have an insane, icey, near 6 month winter here and I only use the Michelins and Blizzaks now! Notable improvement!

10-24-2013, 09:17 AM	#1
mattew69 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	Winter Tire Recommendation So I have spoken to Rudy from TIRERACK he's pretty amazing! thanks rudy. He has given me a couple options. As well as i have done some research myself. I am looking for others that have gone either route and there experiences. I am willing to order the 20 inch pierilli snow and ice tires to get the correct size required. I am semi open to ordering 18's wheels and tires however my concerns are: 1. will it void my factory power train warranty? 2. if i run 235/60R18 tires on 18 inch wheels i know it will throw my speedo off approx. 1mph however i have also read that it will throw my odometer off. 3. if i go the 18 inch route can i have the dealer change the setting on my computer without much risk of it being messed up? is it worth it? Cost isn't my major concern it is if i run a set of 18's it will throw off the computers and possible cause issues. Also interesting the GM tire suppliers can't get the 20 inch tires and are replying with your gonna have to order them from tirerack.com Any thoughts or experiences would be great! THANKS CAMARO5!

10-25-2013, 12:34 AM	#3
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Done it it 4 winters on our 2LT RS.....NO problemo. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

10-27-2013, 11:02 PM	#11
47AJV8 Drives: A White Car Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 342	If you can get Blizzaks or Michelin X ices in your size I would go that route instead of the pirellis, I have run all 3 and we have an insane, icey, near 6 month winter here and I only use the Michelins and Blizzaks now! Notable improvement! __________________ "From ABS shudder that came on surprisingly early in the lousy brake pedal's travel to a looser rear end than Kim Kardashian"

10-24-2013, 06:56 PM	#2
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	Please everyone feel free to chime in but I will help in answering some of the questions. Thanks for the nice words BTW! 1. No Same overall diameter (very close). Will not hurt the power train or void the warranty. 2. Its very minimal. When you change tire size its usaully not possible to get the overal diameter perfect. 3. I am not sure if the dealer can do it or not, but I wouldn't worry about it honestly. I needs some of my LT RS guys running this combo to tell the OP he has nothing to worry about. Help me out guys!! Rudy

10-25-2013, 08:36 AM	#4
mattew69 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	i ordered the factory sized pierilli 20's going to run them one year and see how they do. others have sad they work well ordered from tirerack as well thanks rudy! if they are horrible i will pony up the extra money and sell the tires and get the 18 inch setup. my neighbor has a verys imilar setup on his 20 inch wheels and hasn't had any problems. wish me luck thanks rudy you the man!!!!

10-25-2013, 09:01 AM	#6
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Vredestein has a couple of winter tires

10-25-2013, 09:33 AM	#7
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	We got snow already in South Bend yesterday and today black ice on the Bridge.

10-25-2013, 10:22 AM	#8
mattew69 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	oh man it's pretty cold here in lansing mi. so far tho no snow sticking to the ground just cold. makes me miss charleston south carolina even more

10-27-2013, 08:53 PM	#10
mattew69 Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	SWEET DUDE!!! yeah im hoping the scorpion winters are good. driving right now at 35 degrees my summer tires are just like having slicks..