Driving thru the Rocky's
Driving thru the Rocky's Hello....
I have G-Force KDW 2 tires on my 02 Camaro. I'm thinking of driving thru the Rocky's on I70 from Grand Juction to Denver towards the end of January. I'm sure to run into snow. The tires are not meant to be run in cold and snow, but that doens't mean they can't. It's just not what they were made for. Has anyone ever driven in snowy conditions with these tires...? I'm sure there are some folks in CO that use these tires daily up and down I25. Can some of you share your thoughts on this and whether I should or should NOT attempt this in my Camaro...?
Thanks, in advance, for your time.
Al
I have G-Force KDW 2 tires on my 02 Camaro. I'm thinking of driving thru the Rocky's on I70 from Grand Juction to Denver towards the end of January. I'm sure to run into snow. The tires are not meant to be run in cold and snow, but that doens't mean they can't. It's just not what they were made for. Has anyone ever driven in snowy conditions with these tires...? I'm sure there are some folks in CO that use these tires daily up and down I25. Can some of you share your thoughts on this and whether I should or should NOT attempt this in my Camaro...?
Thanks, in advance, for your time.
Al
Stay in the slow lane and don't try to be a showoff or you'll end up kissing the wall... Or the mountain.
Source: I live in Aurora and currently I'm in Idaho Springs watching my girl swim around half naked. (Last part has nothing to do with your traction issues though, lmao)
Source: I live in Aurora and currently I'm in Idaho Springs watching my girl swim around half naked. (Last part has nothing to do with your traction issues though, lmao)
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I used them one winter back a couple of years ago on my 95 z. I wouldn't say they were horrible in it. I got back and forth from college and home which was about 45 miles. As long as you pay attention and don't act crazy I believe you'd be just fine.
Thanks everyone for the replies.
I used to live in Boulder and Longmont, but at the time I didn't have the '02. I understand a bit about driving in the snow. I was concerned about driving up and down such a steep grade and getting the necessary traction. Also, not having the tire blow out on me from being so cold. ...not so much about slamming into another car, wall or off the cliff.
As it turns out, it's a mute point right now. I can't drive the car on company time. They'd rather have me fly in and pay for a car rental. So....I'm off to DEN.
I used to live in Boulder and Longmont, but at the time I didn't have the '02. I understand a bit about driving in the snow. I was concerned about driving up and down such a steep grade and getting the necessary traction. Also, not having the tire blow out on me from being so cold. ...not so much about slamming into another car, wall or off the cliff.
As it turns out, it's a mute point right now. I can't drive the car on company time. They'd rather have me fly in and pay for a car rental. So....I'm off to DEN.
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Not recommended. If you encounter any snow on tires like those you're gonna be in trouble. I've driven in snow on all-season tires and it was 10 mph the whole way. Hills are going to be your worst enemy, especially if you're driving in traffic... the *** end will want to come around pretty quick.
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I wouldn't do it in a summer tire. I had Michelin XGT-Z4's which were all season. I got by ok in the snow. However, traffic stopped on a pretty steep grade on a local side road. Me and the Porsche 911 next to me did a really nice synchronized *** out hill climb once traffic started moving. It was the only way the car would climb the hill.
I wouldn't do it in a summer tire. I had Michelin XGT-Z4's which were all season. I got by ok in the snow. However, traffic stopped on a pretty steep grade on a local side road. Me and the Porsche 911 next to me did a really nice synchronized *** out hill climb once traffic started moving. It was the only way the car would climb the hill.
