Don't plan on driving your new camaro in the snow
12-29-2009, 02:55 PM
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Based on my limited experience so far, not as good as the 225 blizzak ws-50's on my 2000 Z28, but no problems getting around.
These tires are more of a performance winter tire than the ws-50s, which were an extreme snow/ice tire.
Also, given that I mounted the Pirelli's on my stock rims, the added width doesn't help with traction as you know.
These tires are more of a performance winter tire than the ws-50s, which were an extreme snow/ice tire.
Also, given that I mounted the Pirelli's on my stock rims, the added width doesn't help with traction as you know.
12-29-2009, 03:15 PM
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I have driven my Z28 in the snow, and had no problems, didn't get stuck and I really only spun when I got on the gas too much, only once did I truly slide a little bit and that was at 65 on the Highway fighting huge patches of ice......
BF Goodrich GForce Super Sport A/S 245/50/zr16
BF Goodrich GForce Super Sport A/S 245/50/zr16
12-29-2009, 04:43 PM
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My 2006 TBSS is RWD, and rolling on OEM 20 inch tires. I added 250 lbs of sound in the back and it's fine, even with the factory 4.10 gears.
It looks like some 18's fit on the SS's, I'll have to check that out someday.
It looks like some 18's fit on the SS's, I'll have to check that out someday.
12-31-2009, 09:40 AM
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If you have drive the 2010 for more tha 4 years, you are 3 years ahead of everyone else.
12-31-2009, 10:52 AM
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i dont know either, ive seen vettes, my car and tons of fbody vehicles all out in the snow. its alot to do with the driver, then the tires and so forth.
12-31-2009, 10:58 AM
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i just took my car out and i live in jersey and its actually snowing right now. it isnt the easiest but me like many other rwd vehicle owners get where we have to go.
i dont get the catfish thing.
12-31-2009, 11:15 AM
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Having no winter issues with my RS v6 car. I went with an 18 inch wheel and Firestone Winterforce tire. Its a Blizzack equivilent at a reasonable price.
225/60/18 for $92 at the tire rack. Smaller sizes are less expensive but 18's look small on a 2010. Bought a decent looking set of wheels for it and can keep my factory polished wheels out of the winter muck. We have over 13 inches of snow on the ground right now. It gets the job done within reason. I didn't go test the limits during the blizzard.
Just my .02 cents
225/60/18 for $92 at the tire rack. Smaller sizes are less expensive but 18's look small on a 2010. Bought a decent looking set of wheels for it and can keep my factory polished wheels out of the winter muck. We have over 13 inches of snow on the ground right now. It gets the job done within reason. I didn't go test the limits during the blizzard.
Just my .02 cents
12-31-2009, 11:34 AM
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no this thread is about the 2010 camaro. this whole sub forum is. he is trying to say that the summer tires suck in winter. that is a no brainer. they are seasonal tires for a reason. also he apparently does not know how do drive in the white death.
there is not much the same about the drivetrain from a 4th gen to a 5th gen. sorry.
there is not much the same about the drivetrain from a 4th gen to a 5th gen. sorry.
12-31-2009, 12:56 PM
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That's cool if you feel that way but the catfish comment does not add to the discussion and can make folks mad... Let's avoid that in the future.
Biggest issue I see with 20" snow tires is how wide they will be to fit on stock rims, wide = not the best in the snow. But the car is not light either.
Biggest issue I see with 20" snow tires is how wide they will be to fit on stock rims, wide = not the best in the snow. But the car is not light either.
12-31-2009, 01:10 PM
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well trying to get "beater" rims for the SS package is not a point either, because try fitting the 18s on there with the big brakes.
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12-31-2009, 01:58 PM
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Yeah, it's definitely not the car. Mostly the tires in my opinion. The 275 Pirelli P-Zero's are not a snow friendly tire. The last couple 4th gens I had would do decent with all season 16's or even 17's, but any time I would try to move around with the 315 Goodyear F1's it was pointless... My car is stuck in my driveway as we speak - VERY slight incline and ice just won't let the car move...
12-31-2009, 03:05 PM
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I've, since, purchased a beater 4x4 with un-studded winter tires; But last winter I survived the nasty northern IL snow with some cheap all-season 'fuzion's or w.e they were called on my M6 and common sense kept me on the road the ENTIRE time. Didn't get stuck once... It's not favorable, but it's possible..
01-01-2010, 07:39 AM
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Possibly not on newer models. It seems the caliper weights have been replaced with some type of "counter" weight:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58624
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57722
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58624
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57722
01-01-2010, 04:27 PM
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Really?
I grew up in New England for 20 years, and it still baffles me that people are spending 20-40k on a new RWD sports car, and expect to drive it year round with out a problem. It also baffles me how people wont shell out 1-2k on a decent FWD eco car. I drove FWD every-winter, and never ever had a problem getting where I needed to go.
I'm just happy to be in CA now with out having to deal with winter months.
I grew up in New England for 20 years, and it still baffles me that people are spending 20-40k on a new RWD sports car, and expect to drive it year round with out a problem. It also baffles me how people wont shell out 1-2k on a decent FWD eco car. I drove FWD every-winter, and never ever had a problem getting where I needed to go.
I'm just happy to be in CA now with out having to deal with winter months.
