Snow Tires?
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From: Evansville, IN
Snow Tires? Okay so I took a road trip up to Indy this past weekend. There was a little bit of snow on the ground in a McDonalds parking lot. As soon as i pulled in and turned the corner I completely spun out. I barely gave it gas. Scared the **** out of me. The car is my DD. I was going to buy a truck for the winter but i dont have the extra money. Will snow tires really help out, or is it just a waste of money. If you have snow tires, tell me how well they work, and if they are worth it.
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On The Tree
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From: Evansville, IN
yeah i have too, i was just wondering what people who have had them are saying. I think im going to get a set of **** rims for the winter. Anybody live near southern IN, and have an extra set??
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Yes snow tires help out alot on a Camaro. I had the Blizzaks LM22 first and then got the Blizzaks LM25 - both were 255/40/17 in size (you could also get the 245/45/17 if needed)
The LM22 are H rated and the LM25 are V rated. They are amazing on the snow.
If possible - get the LM25 - much better then the LM22 - I noticed the difference right away. The LM25 are better on dry pavement (when it's really really cold - like -15C or lower). As for driving in the snow - both are about the same.
Just a note - these Blizzaks are performance winter tires and require a 8.5-10 inch wide rim.
The LM22 are H rated and the LM25 are V rated. They are amazing on the snow.
If possible - get the LM25 - much better then the LM22 - I noticed the difference right away. The LM25 are better on dry pavement (when it's really really cold - like -15C or lower). As for driving in the snow - both are about the same.
Just a note - these Blizzaks are performance winter tires and require a 8.5-10 inch wide rim.
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Haven't driven my fiance's car in the snow yet, but we have the Goodyear F1 All Season on her car and they are really good in the dry/wet pavement.
They are supposed to be an all season tire.
They are supposed to be an all season tire.
Yes, SNOW TIRES make a bit difference - get the Goodyears, just like the F1 D3-G1 (or whatever my 275/40/17s summer tires are called!), they are worth it!
When I upgraded my rims to 2002 WS6 17's I put snow tires on the stock 16's - no muss, no fuss - 15 mintues with a jack and the impact and I'm ready for snow!
When I upgraded my rims to 2002 WS6 17's I put snow tires on the stock 16's - no muss, no fuss - 15 mintues with a jack and the impact and I'm ready for snow!
Okay so I took a road trip up to Indy this past weekend. There was a little bit of snow on the ground in a McDonalds parking lot. As soon as i pulled in and turned the corner I completely spun out. I barely gave it gas. Scared the **** out of me. The car is my DD. I was going to buy a truck for the winter but i dont have the extra money. Will snow tires really help out, or is it just a waste of money. If you have snow tires, tell me how well they work, and if they are worth it.
i got blizzaks ws 60s and they're unbelievable, no weight in the back, not even the spare. I've been caught in snow 5 times already and i have absolutely no problem driving my car. no tcs either. I definitely recommend them
i just installed firestone winterforce's on my car last week, man did it help with traction. i heard somewhere that the skinnier the tire the better. i went with 215/60R16 and it seems to have plenty of traction in the snow/ ice. by the way i only paid $72 a piece for them brand new
i just installed firestone winterforce's on my car last week, man did it help with traction. i heard somewhere that the skinnier the tire the better. i went with 215/60R16 and it seems to have plenty of traction in the snow/ ice. by the way i only paid $72 a piece for them brand new
Vid of driving in the snow. All this video was taken during a snowstorm where we got about 10" of snow.
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my parents are being retarded and they keep saying that i cant spend money on my car until i get it paid off. that means no exhaust, tires, rims, or lowering kit. Its so stupid, i want to move out so bad, but dont want to throw away the money. i guess im just gunna have to work my *** off and pay it off. They said i have to drive the back-up car for the winter. its a P.O.S dodge Intrepid with about 140K and runs like ****, sometimes it doesnt even shift out of 2nd gear. i had to drive all the way to work one time in 2nd gear. i was like 10 minutes late. but i guess its better than wrecking the Camaro, plus it will be stored in the attached garage.
my parents are being retarded and they keep saying that i cant spend money on my car until i get it paid off. that means no exhaust, tires, rims, or lowering kit. Its so stupid, i want to move out so bad, but dont want to throw away the money. i guess im just gunna have to work my *** off and pay it off. They said i have to drive the back-up car for the winter. its a P.O.S dodge Intrepid with about 140K and runs like ****, sometimes it doesnt even shift out of 2nd gear. i had to drive all the way to work one time in 2nd gear. i was like 10 minutes late. but i guess its better than wrecking the Camaro, plus it will be stored in the attached garage.
In all honesty, 2-3 years from now, if you still have the Camaro, and it's still in really good shape because you didn't trash it by driving it through the winter, you'll be a lot happier....trust me!
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yeah i guess your right. I plan on keeping it for a long time, car payments suck. When it finally dies, my dad and i will probably just rebuild it. Either that or get a GTO, something more practical that i can fit more people in it comfortably.
