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jmelchio · 02-06-2010, 05:09 PM

Hi, I'm new to the board and have a question about buying a Camaro. I live in Pittsburgh, and weather's a factor. Has anybody found a dealer that would swap the Pirelli's for winter tires prior to delivery?

I plan on using the car as a daily driver, and don't really need the high-performance tires.

Also, any feedback on dealers in the Pittsburgh area would be appreciated.

Joe.

TommyTSquared · 02-06-2010, 05:13 PM

Hi and welcome.

Are you asking if the dealer would take the stock Pirelli's, keep them as their own, and instead give you some winter tires? I do know someone had theirs delivered and had winter tires installed at the dealership. Whether they bought them or traded the Pirelli's for them I couldn't tell you, maybe they will chime in!

600hp-lpe · 02-06-2010, 05:19 PM

Buy a second set...

One set for winter.

One set for summer.

They will also help you out as the car doesn't come with a spare tire and you ever get a flat.

porscheis1 · 02-06-2010, 05:29 PM

I live in Pittsburgh too and i suggest that you not drive a rear wheel car in the winter time. I had a rear wheel drive BMW one winter and it was a nightmare despite Blizzak winter tires. I was nervous every time i drove it when the weather was bad and you will be too when you get your Camaro. I ended up buying a beat up used Subaru to drive around when the weather sucks. You will need two cars. One for winter and the other other for summer. There is no way around it.

TommyTSquared · 02-06-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by porscheis1

I live in Pittsburgh too and i suggest that you not drive a rear wheel car in the winter time. I had a rear wheel drive BMW one winter and it was a nightmare despite Blizzak winter tires. I was nervous every time i drove it when the weather was bad and you will be too when you get your Camaro. I ended up buying a beat up used Subaru to drive around when the weather sucks. You will need two cars. One for winter and the other other for summer. There is no way around it.

Let's not turn this into a you-WILL-crash-driving-in-the-snow-thread. OP, your best bet is to call them and ask. You could always call up local tire stores and see what they could do for you as well.

partsguy · 02-06-2010, 05:43 PM

at the dealership i work at they can add tires to your car deal. ive also seen where they give credit on stock wheels and tires but they usually dont give a full credit because the stuff is considered used since it is installed on the vehicle. i wouldnt worry about it. drive safe, slow, and always slow down comming to lights even if its green. i have a 2004 gto and have no problem on the ice here in texas. you can laugh and say texas isnt compaired, but its like driving on a frozen pond. its the same if not worse. ive never drivin up there but its easier to drive on snow than ice. just be careful have insurance or buy a little beater.

PQ · 02-06-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by partsguy

at the dealership i work at they can add tires to your car deal. ive also seen where they give credit on stock wheels and tires but they usually dont give a full credit because the stuff is considered used since it is installed on the vehicle. i wouldnt worry about it. drive safe, slow, and always slow down comming to lights even if its green. i have a 2004 gto and have no problem on the ice here in texas. you can laugh and say texas isnt compaired, but its like driving on a frozen pond. its the same if not worse. ive never drivin up there but its easier to drive on snow than ice. just be careful have insurance or buy a little beater.

*laughs* Texas isn't compaired.

jmelchio · 02-06-2010, 06:05 PM

Thanks for all of the information. I contacted a few local dealers, and they can't do anything. It would be great if they could just install a set of winter tires at the dealers. I would probably try to sell the Pirellis and buy a set of all season tires for summer. My concern is driving off of the lot with the Pirellis in the cold weather.

AngryAmish · 02-06-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 570hp-lpe

Buy a second set...

One set for winter.

One set for summer.

They will also help you out as the car doesn't come with a spare tire and you ever get a flat.

As a fellow Pittsburgher, lemme tell you that this here is your best bet. I would even go so far as to say by a second set of rims as well. You can only mount tires on a set of rims so much.

You won't find many options yet for tires either. I ended up going with the Yokohama Parada Spec-X. Its an all season tire. I don't drive mine every day though. It gets parked in weather like we are having now.

ProstZ28 · 02-06-2010, 06:17 PM

try tirerack.com you can buy a winter tire package w/tpms and set up with the dealer and have them ship to the dealer and bill you. if the dealer wants your business ask them to hold the summer tires until you can get them picked up maybe a friend has a pick-up truck or you can rent one if you have to and get them at a later time!!!

jmelchio · 02-06-2010, 06:28 PM

This forum is fantastic. Does anybody know if you can use 19 inch rims for winter tires on an SS? I read somewhere that the 19 inch rims might not fit with the Brembo brakes.

Darth_Emma · 02-06-2010, 06:47 PM

You have to be careful which rims you put on the SS. The standard wheels that comes on SS models are 20" wheels. I don't think the 19" wheels will fit over the Brembos (as you mentioned).

BTW, there is a lot of great info in the wiki at:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...e=CAMARO+WIKI&

Hopper · 02-06-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

You have to be careful which rims you put on the SS. The standard wheels that comes on SS models are 20" wheels. I don't think the 19" wheels will fit over the Brembos (as you mentioned).

BTW, there is a lot of great info in the wiki at:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...e=CAMARO+WIKI&

Exactly right. If you need this to be your daily driver, stay with 20's and get a set of Blizzaks. I would buy a set of take off OEM wheels from somebody who upgraded their wheel set to avoid what Darth_Emma cautioned you about. Mount the Blizzaks to these and have two sets. One for summer with the PZeros and one for winter with the Blizzaks.

As far as a dealer goes, go to Tom Henry in Bakerstown. Top notch and can take care of everything you need. I live in CT, work for GM, and passed a lot of dealers I know well on my way to Pittsburgh to buy my Camaro from Tom. Not that these are bad dealers, but Tom is a fellow enthusiast and has a lot of fans in the Camaro community for going above and beyond. Not because he has to, but because he wants to. If I'm willing to drive that far when I work for GM, that ought to tell you something. You live in Pittsburgh. It's a no brainer! Tom might even have a set of takeoff rims to sell you! I highly recommend him.

markbolt · 02-06-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

Hi, I'm new to the board and have a question about buying a Camaro. I live in Pittsburgh, and weather's a factor. Has anybody found a dealer that would swap the Pirelli's for winter tires prior to delivery?

I plan on using the car as a daily driver, and don't really need the high-performance tires.

Also, any feedback on dealers in the Pittsburgh area would be appreciated.

Joe.

Buy a set of winter tires, if you need a set of polished wheels I have a set for sale. They came of my 2ss/rs

02-06-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	Considering an SS and have a tire question Hi, I'm new to the board and have a question about buying a Camaro. I live in Pittsburgh, and weather's a factor. Has anybody found a dealer that would swap the Pirelli's for winter tires prior to delivery? I plan on using the car as a daily driver, and don't really need the high-performance tires. Also, any feedback on dealers in the Pittsburgh area would be appreciated. Joe.

02-06-2010, 06:17 PM	#10
ProstZ28 Drives: 79 Pro Street Z28,2010 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Il Posts: 70	try tirerack.com you can buy a winter tire package w/tpms and set up with the dealer and have them ship to the dealer and bill you. if the dealer wants your business ask them to hold the summer tires until you can get them picked up maybe a friend has a pick-up truck or you can rent one if you have to and get them at a later time!!! __________________ 2010 BLK 2SS RS M6 GM PAINTED GFX PACKAGE ROTOFAB CAI, MUFFLERS DELETE, CARBON FIBER LOOK EMBLEM OVERLAYS, SIDE MARKER & REVERSE LAMP BLACK-OUT 20% TINT ON ALL GLASS EXCEPT W/SHIELD NL PERFORMANCE DOVETAIL SPOILER, GM HERITAGE PAINTED GRILLE' MORE TO COME!!!!

02-06-2010, 05:13 PM	#2
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	Hi and welcome. Are you asking if the dealer would take the stock Pirelli's, keep them as their own, and instead give you some winter tires? I do know someone had theirs delivered and had winter tires installed at the dealership. Whether they bought them or traded the Pirelli's for them I couldn't tell you, maybe they will chime in!

02-06-2010, 05:19 PM	#3
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Buy a second set... One set for winter. One set for summer. They will also help you out as the car doesn't come with a spare tire and you ever get a flat.

02-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#4
porscheis1 Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14	I live in Pittsburgh too and i suggest that you not drive a rear wheel car in the winter time. I had a rear wheel drive BMW one winter and it was a nightmare despite Blizzak winter tires. I was nervous every time i drove it when the weather was bad and you will be too when you get your Camaro. I ended up buying a beat up used Subaru to drive around when the weather sucks. You will need two cars. One for winter and the other other for summer. There is no way around it.

02-06-2010, 05:43 PM	#6
partsguy Drives: 2004GTO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: frisco Posts: 24	at the dealership i work at they can add tires to your car deal. ive also seen where they give credit on stock wheels and tires but they usually dont give a full credit because the stuff is considered used since it is installed on the vehicle. i wouldnt worry about it. drive safe, slow, and always slow down comming to lights even if its green. i have a 2004 gto and have no problem on the ice here in texas. you can laugh and say texas isnt compaired, but its like driving on a frozen pond. its the same if not worse. ive never drivin up there but its easier to drive on snow than ice. just be careful have insurance or buy a little beater.

02-06-2010, 06:05 PM	#8
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	Thanks for all of the information. I contacted a few local dealers, and they can't do anything. It would be great if they could just install a set of winter tires at the dealers. I would probably try to sell the Pirellis and buy a set of all season tires for summer. My concern is driving off of the lot with the Pirellis in the cold weather.

02-06-2010, 06:28 PM	#11
jmelchio SSmokinJoe Drives: 2010 SIM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, North Hills Posts: 568 View My Garage	This forum is fantastic. Does anybody know if you can use 19 inch rims for winter tires on an SS? I read somewhere that the 19 inch rims might not fit with the Brembo brakes.

02-06-2010, 06:47 PM	#12
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	You have to be careful which rims you put on the SS. The standard wheels that comes on SS models are 20" wheels. I don't think the 19" wheels will fit over the Brembos (as you mentioned). BTW, there is a lot of great info in the wiki at: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/wiki.p...e=CAMARO+WIKI&