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MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 09:35 AM

The good news is that I sold my pickup/winter beater for a hefty profit. The bad news is that it snowed last night and today and I am quickly realizing how bad the Camaro is during winter.

I have a 2011 2SS and I am looking for a wheel/winter tire combo that won't break the bank but is good.

Please share your packages and recommendations.

SM0KE · 01-02-2014, 09:41 AM

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Tweiten · 01-02-2014, 09:42 AM

Blizzak LM-60's

The good news is that they help a ton!
The bad news is that they are about $800-$1000

MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 09:52 AM

I was just on Tire rack and the only tires they had were Pirelli Scorpions. Anyone have experience with those?

Has anyone gone with 18 or 19 inch wheels on a 2ss/RS?

Dexman1349 · 01-02-2014, 10:05 AM

I have Continental ExtremeContact DWS's on my stock 20's. They are available at Discount Tire.

They have treated me well in the 1.5 years I've had them on my daily driver here in Denver...

scoticus.rex · 01-02-2014, 10:30 AM

I have gone with a set of 19"Rims and DM-V1s. I don't think you can fit 18" Rims on the SS unless you modify the brakes. The 18"s won't clear the roller skates on the Brembo brakes.

If you try to select any of TireRack's 18" winter packages, you will get the following warning message in your cart:

WARNING!! 18" wheels will only clear Brembo brake package if the caliper weights (early models) are removed or the OE brake pads are replaced with aftermarket pads that do not contain weights on the backing plates (later models). Please verify proper clearance at the time of the installation to avoid damage to the wheel and brake caliper. Some brake noise may result from modification.

camone · 01-02-2014, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaddogZ28

I was just on Tire rack and the only tires they had were Pirelli Scorpions. Anyone have experience with those?

Has anyone gone with 18 or 19 inch wheels on a 2ss/RS?

I have the 21" P-zeros oem. I went to Tire Rack.com and ordered 19" rims with the Scorpion ice & snow tires. They were shipped to my door,mounted,balanced,and ready to go. I've only had one opportunity to run them in snow[I try to avoid that,but sometimes I just get trapped out somewhere], and they did great.Total was around $1800.00 and well worth the price.

MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoticus.rex

I have gone with a set of 19"Rims and DM-V1s. I don't think you can fit 18" Rims on the SS unless you modify the brakes. The 18"s won't clear the roller skates on the Brembo brakes.

If you try to select any of TireRack's 18" winter packages, you will get the following warning message in your cart:

WARNING!! 18" wheels will only clear Brembo brake package if the caliper weights (early models) are removed or the OE brake pads are replaced with aftermarket pads that do not contain weights on the backing plates (later models). Please verify proper clearance at the time of the installation to avoid damage to the wheel and brake caliper. Some brake noise may result from modification.

Great. Thanks for the advice.

How are the Blizzaks? How many years have you had them?

MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 01:18 PM

I think i've narrowed it down to the blizzaks vs pirelli scorpion winters.

I live in Nebraska so we have some weeks where the roads are pretty nasty. But most of the time they are snow/ice free or have very light snow/ice. As I understand it, the blizzaks are better in snow and ice but the pirelli's are more durable and better when its dry.

Any reccomendations?

punkindave · 01-02-2014, 01:35 PM

I've had the Scorpions out in some deeper stuff so far and they're damn good.
I was not expecting a 2SS/RS to be as good as it is in the snow. I found a set of excellent 20" take offs and mounted the Pirellis on them.
Stabilitrack rocks..

MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 01:53 PM

how is the tread wear and dry performance of the tire? I imagine the weather in PA and NE are pretty similar.

Pro Stock John · 01-02-2014, 03:00 PM

My second season on Pirellis. They drive good in cold dry, and in snow. My car runs 12.0 in the quarter so I can easily spin the tires if get on it:

MaddogZ28 · 01-02-2014, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

My second season on Pirellis. They drive good in cold dry, and in snow. My car runs 12.0 in the quarter so I can easily spin the tires if get on it:

How does the durabilty seem so far?

punkindave · 01-02-2014, 03:50 PM

The car isn't a daily driver but I've heard they wear pretty well.
The performance in the dry is damn good too..

I didn't want to go for the Blizzaks because they dry handling was mentioned as being a bit sloppy and tire wear was supposedly worse than the Scorpions. I've only experienced the Scorpions though the rest is here say!

01-02-2014, 09:35 AM	#1
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	Winter wheels/tires The good news is that I sold my pickup/winter beater for a hefty profit. The bad news is that it snowed last night and today and I am quickly realizing how bad the Camaro is during winter. I have a 2011 2SS and I am looking for a wheel/winter tire combo that won't break the bank but is good. Please share your packages and recommendations.

01-02-2014, 09:41 AM	#2
SM0KE IN THE CIRCLE Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IN THE CIRCLE Posts: 1,920 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=28 __________________ Increasing Circle Size is not important. Worthiness will knock at the door on it's own accord

01-02-2014, 09:42 AM	#3
Tweiten Tweety Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 246	Blizzak LM-60's The good news is that they help a ton! The bad news is that they are about $800-$1000 __________________

01-02-2014, 10:05 AM	#5
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I have Continental ExtremeContact DWS's on my stock 20's. They are available at Discount Tire. They have treated me well in the 1.5 years I've had them on my daily driver here in Denver... __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

01-02-2014, 10:30 AM	#6
scoticus.rex LTC, USA Drives: Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 419 View My Garage	I have gone with a set of 19"Rims and DM-V1s. I don't think you can fit 18" Rims on the SS unless you modify the brakes. The 18"s won't clear the roller skates on the Brembo brakes. If you try to select any of TireRack's 18" winter packages, you will get the following warning message in your cart: WARNING!! 18" wheels will only clear Brembo brake package if the caliper weights (early models) are removed or the OE brake pads are replaced with aftermarket pads that do not contain weights on the backing plates (later models). Please verify proper clearance at the time of the installation to avoid damage to the wheel and brake caliper. Some brake noise may result from modification. __________________ _____________________________________ ~Rex Hobbes - 2013 Camaro 2SS RS M6

01-02-2014, 09:52 AM	#4
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	I was just on Tire rack and the only tires they had were Pirelli Scorpions. Anyone have experience with those? Has anyone gone with 18 or 19 inch wheels on a 2ss/RS?

01-02-2014, 01:18 PM	#9
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	I think i've narrowed it down to the blizzaks vs pirelli scorpion winters. I live in Nebraska so we have some weeks where the roads are pretty nasty. But most of the time they are snow/ice free or have very light snow/ice. As I understand it, the blizzaks are better in snow and ice but the pirelli's are more durable and better when its dry. Any reccomendations?

01-02-2014, 01:35 PM	#10
punkindave The Great Punkin Drives: 2013 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 185	I've had the Scorpions out in some deeper stuff so far and they're damn good. I was not expecting a 2SS/RS to be as good as it is in the snow. I found a set of excellent 20" take offs and mounted the Pirellis on them. Stabilitrack rocks.. __________________ Who opened up a fresh box of idiots without finishing the old box, now they're everywhere!! Tesla > Edison

01-02-2014, 01:53 PM	#11
MaddogZ28 Drives: 2002 Camaro Z28, 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 219	how is the tread wear and dry performance of the tire? I imagine the weather in PA and NE are pretty similar.

01-02-2014, 03:50 PM	#14
punkindave The Great Punkin Drives: 2013 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 185	The car isn't a daily driver but I've heard they wear pretty well. The performance in the dry is damn good too.. I didn't want to go for the Blizzaks because they dry handling was mentioned as being a bit sloppy and tire wear was supposedly worse than the Scorpions. I've only experienced the Scorpions though the rest is here say! __________________ Who opened up a fresh box of idiots without finishing the old box, now they're everywhere!! Tesla > Edison