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ZEELWN · 03-01-2015, 09:19 PM

OK.... So I have been a good boy all winter. The car has been in a heated garage just waiting to get out.

Did you ever start questioning why they would put heated seats and heated mirrors or a heater for that matter in a car that comes with tires meant for summer only?

I admit it, this past week when the weather cleared up but the temperatures were in the low 20s I decided to take it for a little spin. The main roads were clear, the side roads were snow packed. The tires have 14k on them and will need replaced soon anyway so who cares if they crack? How bad could it be if I went a few miles carefully?

The news here is that the car did not veer into the ditch on its own (I was being very careful). Note that things are really slippery on cold and snow but not much worse than my 2wd pickup. On the 3 blocks that were snow packed I turned on the PTM mode 1 for wet. OMG it was cool, really did sense the slip of tires and would constrict power easily making the experience fun.

Any others using PTM 1 for winter in the Z? Any one else desperate enough to drive this winter that will not end?

Red Jewel RS · 03-01-2015, 09:40 PM

I used PTM 1 last year it was cool how it worked. I then went thru each PTM and now I understand what each will do to the car. Driving the car on snowy road is a great way to learn what PTM is all about.

Jeb114 · 03-02-2015, 08:04 AM

They have heated seats, and a great Heater because 98% of the cars out there are Dailey Drivers. And most of us get rid of those tires and buy all around performance tires.

rvnmaniac · 03-02-2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

They have heated seats, and a great Heater because 98% of the cars out there are Dailey Drivers. And most of us get rid of those tires and buy all around performance tires.

+1.... Conti DSWs Rule.... But I still don't drive in the snow. Cold weather doesn't stop though. GYS are horrible below temps of 50 or 40 degrees F.

HDRDTD · 03-02-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

They have heated seats, and a great Heater because 98% of the cars out there are Dailey Drivers. And most of us get rid of those tires and buy all around performance tires.

Also very handy when the temps dip below 65 and the top is DOWN.

ZEELWN · 03-02-2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeb114

They have heated seats, and a great Heater because 98% of the cars out there are Dailey Drivers. And most of us get rid of those tires and buy all around performance tires.

That is my plan once these tires are worn out. Have noticed the heater is better than any I have had before.

ZEELWN · 03-02-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rvnmaniac

+1.... Conti DSWs Rule.... But I still don't drive in the snow. Cold weather doesn't stop though. GYS are horrible below temps of 50 or 40 degrees F.

Those are the tires I have picked out also. 540 treadwear should mean a lot of miles. So they do not make the exact size as original what sizes did you end up with on the Conti DSW?
I am leaning towards the 315/35ZR20 rear and 285/30ZR20 front but not sure about the 30 front aspect ratio.

OVERPAR73 · 03-02-2015, 08:48 PM

I think your crazy driving in the cold & snow! You might be in luck on Sunday if it gets nice for us?

2014CamaroZL1 · 03-04-2015, 12:25 PM

It's a car.
Drive it and enjoy it as much as possible.
Why take the depreciation hit and save it for the next guy ?

ST1LE · 03-04-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEELWN

Those are the tires I have picked out also. 540 treadwear should mean a lot of miles. So they do not make the exact size as original what sizes did you end up with on the Conti DSW?
I am leaning towards the 315/35ZR20 rear and 285/30ZR20 front but not sure about the 30 front aspect ratio.

That tire size setup may be too large of a difference in the Overall diameter of the front and back tires, which could cause issues.

The biggest split I have seen is 315/35 in back and 285/35 in front(Michelin PSS's).

Mishaman68 · 03-04-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

Also very handy when the temps dip below 65 and the top is DOWN.

Right there man. That's the magic statement for us vert guys.

Ryzer · 03-04-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEELWN

OK.... So I have been a good boy all winter. The car has been in a heated garage just waiting to get out.

Did you ever start questioning why they would put heated seats and heated mirrors or a heater for that matter in a car that comes with tires meant for summer only?

I admit it, this past week when the weather cleared up but the temperatures were in the low 20s I decided to take it for a little spin. The main roads were clear, the side roads were snow packed. The tires have 14k on them and will need replaced soon anyway so who cares if they crack? How bad could it be if I went a few miles carefully?

The news here is that the car did not veer into the ditch on its own (I was being very careful). Note that things are really slippery on cold and snow but not much worse than my 2wd pickup. On the 3 blocks that were snow packed I turned on the PTM mode 1 for wet. OMG it was cool, really did sense the slip of tires and would constrict power easily making the experience fun.

Any others using PTM 1 for winter in the Z? Any one else desperate enough to drive this winter that will not end?

I do question why they didn't add in cooled seats, would be nice on a warm day. Not that we get many of those up north.

03-01-2015, 09:19 PM	#1
ZEELWN Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mt Pleasant, Iowa Posts: 25 View My Garage	Impatientz OK.... So I have been a good boy all winter. The car has been in a heated garage just waiting to get out. Did you ever start questioning why they would put heated seats and heated mirrors or a heater for that matter in a car that comes with tires meant for summer only? I admit it, this past week when the weather cleared up but the temperatures were in the low 20s I decided to take it for a little spin. The main roads were clear, the side roads were snow packed. The tires have 14k on them and will need replaced soon anyway so who cares if they crack? How bad could it be if I went a few miles carefully? The news here is that the car did not veer into the ditch on its own (I was being very careful). Note that things are really slippery on cold and snow but not much worse than my 2wd pickup. On the 3 blocks that were snow packed I turned on the PTM mode 1 for wet. OMG it was cool, really did sense the slip of tires and would constrict power easily making the experience fun. Any others using PTM 1 for winter in the Z? Any one else desperate enough to drive this winter that will not end? __________________ 2013 ZL1

03-02-2015, 08:48 PM	#8
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,472 View My Garage	I think your crazy driving in the cold & snow! You might be in luck on Sunday if it gets nice for us? __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

03-04-2015, 12:25 PM	#9
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	It's a car. Drive it and enjoy it as much as possible. Why take the depreciation hit and save it for the next guy ? __________________ *ZL1 Camaro* - Worlds Largest* Sports Car* Road King - Not Garage Queen

03-01-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	I used PTM 1 last year it was cool how it worked. I then went thru each PTM and now I understand what each will do to the car. Driving the car on snowy road is a great way to learn what PTM is all about.

03-02-2015, 08:04 AM	#3
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	They have heated seats, and a great Heater because 98% of the cars out there are Dailey Drivers. And most of us get rid of those tires and buy all around performance tires.