Winter / All-Season Tires - What are you running in the cold months?
12-03-2009, 01:16 PM
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Winter / All-Season Tires - What are you running in the cold months? Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I'll be relying on my Camaro a lot this winter. And, as luck would have it, I need new tires. So I'm curious, for all of you guys that drive your Camaro/GTO/Firebirds/Vettes/G8s/etc. in the cold and snow, what tires do you run? I'm looking to buy this weekend. Thanks.
12-03-2009, 01:43 PM
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Well, let's see.
For nearly 5 years ( in the late 90's), I ran Blizzaks on my T/A. Car handled like AWD.
On my Vibe GT, I run Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3...again, the car is glued to the road. These are better than the Blizzaks I ran on my T/A, as they are of a newer design.
I just picked up Michelin Latitude X-Ice for my Enclave. While I haven't driven the car in the snow yet, I'm confident they will perform exceptionally well.
The key on a F-body - get a 16" wheel (max size). 15" is probably even better, as a narrow tire is preferred. Install the snow tires on all four corners. Steel wheels with covers are fine, but aluminum wheels are reasonably priced in 16" anyway.
For nearly 5 years ( in the late 90's), I ran Blizzaks on my T/A. Car handled like AWD.
On my Vibe GT, I run Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3...again, the car is glued to the road. These are better than the Blizzaks I ran on my T/A, as they are of a newer design.
I just picked up Michelin Latitude X-Ice for my Enclave. While I haven't driven the car in the snow yet, I'm confident they will perform exceptionally well.
The key on a F-body - get a 16" wheel (max size). 15" is probably even better, as a narrow tire is preferred. Install the snow tires on all four corners. Steel wheels with covers are fine, but aluminum wheels are reasonably priced in 16" anyway.
12-03-2009, 01:54 PM
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Well, let's see.
For nearly 5 years ( in the late 90's), I ran Blizzaks on my T/A. Car handled like AWD.
On my Vibe GT, I run Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3...again, the car is glued to the road. These are better than the Blizzaks I ran on my T/A, as they are of a newer design.
I just picked up Michelin Latitude X-Ice for my Enclave. While I haven't driven the car in the snow yet, I'm confident they will perform exceptionally well.
The key on a F-body - get a 16" wheel (max size). 15" is probably even better, as a narrow tire is preferred. Install the snow tires on all four corners. Steel wheels with covers are fine, but aluminum wheels are reasonably priced in 16" anyway.
For nearly 5 years ( in the late 90's), I ran Blizzaks on my T/A. Car handled like AWD.
On my Vibe GT, I run Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3...again, the car is glued to the road. These are better than the Blizzaks I ran on my T/A, as they are of a newer design.
I just picked up Michelin Latitude X-Ice for my Enclave. While I haven't driven the car in the snow yet, I'm confident they will perform exceptionally well.
The key on a F-body - get a 16" wheel (max size). 15" is probably even better, as a narrow tire is preferred. Install the snow tires on all four corners. Steel wheels with covers are fine, but aluminum wheels are reasonably priced in 16" anyway.
12-03-2009, 02:27 PM
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Think of it this way...if you only get tires, for less than $500, you avoid hitting a telephone pole.
It's cheap insurance, AND it will keep the wear and tear off of your warm weather tires.
I just spent $1,400 on winter wheels/tires for my Enclave. But the way I see it...my wife and three kids are "on the line". If I get 7 years out of them - that's $200 per year to 1) protect my $50K Buick, and 2) possibly save the life of my family.
It's cheap insurance, AND it will keep the wear and tear off of your warm weather tires.
I just spent $1,400 on winter wheels/tires for my Enclave. But the way I see it...my wife and three kids are "on the line". If I get 7 years out of them - that's $200 per year to 1) protect my $50K Buick, and 2) possibly save the life of my family.
12-03-2009, 03:09 PM
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There are lots of options out there. If you are looking for dedicated winter tires, Nokians (Rsi, R-new version of Rsi), Hankooks (iPike), General (Altimax Arctic), Bridgestone Blizzaks (WS-60,LM-60, LM-25's), Continentals (ExtremewinterContact -New), Pirelli (WinterCarving, Scottozero), Dunlop (Graspic DS-2, DS-3-new, SP Winter Sports). All great snow tires. I like Michelin tires also, but not too much a fan of there snows. Tread patterns are not aggressive enough for me. The brands I mentioned before are all specific tires that Ive seen installed at the dealership I work for. On cars ranging from Mazda 3's to Volkwagen Beetles to Mercedes E-63 AMG's to Porsche 911 Turbo's........ No complaints from any customers with any of these. Location here is Milwaukee, WI.
If u want an all season tire..... Nokian WR-G2 or Vredestien Quatrac 3 are all season tires that also are rated as snow tires. They are stamped with the government insignia for severe service conditions, like snow tires are. Its a mountain with a snow flake in it.
Examples: My girlfriend was always afraid of driving in the snow. So I installed a set of Nokian Rsi's (winter only) on her Focus ZX5. Now she doesnt stop yelling at people to get out of her way!. I personally have a set of Nokian WR's (generation before WR-G2) on my winter car (02 Cavalier). I get alot of surprised people that just ride along with me during the winter. They cannot believe how stable the car is and the speeds I can maintain, and thats from the passengers seat. Those are only the all season tires!
If u want an all season tire..... Nokian WR-G2 or Vredestien Quatrac 3 are all season tires that also are rated as snow tires. They are stamped with the government insignia for severe service conditions, like snow tires are. Its a mountain with a snow flake in it.
Examples: My girlfriend was always afraid of driving in the snow. So I installed a set of Nokian Rsi's (winter only) on her Focus ZX5. Now she doesnt stop yelling at people to get out of her way!. I personally have a set of Nokian WR's (generation before WR-G2) on my winter car (02 Cavalier). I get alot of surprised people that just ride along with me during the winter. They cannot believe how stable the car is and the speeds I can maintain, and thats from the passengers seat. Those are only the all season tires!
