Snow Tires

**2001camaroSS** · 11-10-2010, 02:08 PM

Unfortunately I have to drive the V in the harsh Indiana weather. Obviously RWD with the power is going to be tricky but I'm thinking with some snow tires I'll be able to make it through the snow alright. Any thoughts on these snow tires? (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....V&autoModClar=) I have used Blizzaks in the past and have absolutely loved them. The reason I'm thinking of going with the Michelins is because they are a little cheaper, come with a rebate, and have a better consumer rating.

**Danger731** · 11-10-2010, 03:36 PM

get a beater truck or jeep, thats my plan when I move out there...

**2001camaroSS** · 11-10-2010, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Danger731

get a beater truck or jeep, thats my plan when I move out there...

i really wish i could do that but i need a vehicle that's dependable. I go to school 200 miles from home and make that trip a few times a semester. I also make a 130 mile trip often to the GFs school every so often. i dont wanna get caught in the middle of no where with a dead vehicle.

**Danger731** · 11-10-2010, 04:12 PM

ouch, what is the stocker size ?

**2001camaroSS** · 11-10-2010, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Danger731

ouch, what is the stocker size ?

I clarified my last post. I dont drive that every day but do take some tips in it. 245/45/18

**Danger731** · 11-10-2010, 08:15 PM

Those are pretty wide for a snow tire, do they make a -1 or so for it ? like a 235/50 ? see what I'm sayin ?

**2001camaroSS** · 11-10-2010, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Danger731

Those are pretty wide for a snow tire, do they make a -1 or so for it ? like a 235/50 ? see what I'm sayin ?

so you feel they will be less effective because of the width?

**BashamWS6** · 11-11-2010, 08:44 AM

the only problem i had last winter with my firebrid was my driveway.... its probably a 500 yd 30 degree unhill gravel with no oportunity to get a true running start. i drug alooooot!!! so i get the monte or the silverado during the winter...but snow and ice in indiana sucks...
if anything check out the AutoRV/autotrader/craigslist...they have had a few good looking SUVs 4x4s that look nice for cheap...i was considering on a 94 Tahoe...160,000 miles but for $3500 it looked clean. lol my other choice would be a '91 5.0 Fox body. LMAO

**REVNORR82** · 11-11-2010, 08:52 AM

Im so glad i have a truck too i put my car in storage this week just so i wont drive it, and if you dont care to much about gas mileage you can get some cheap good trucks or front wheel drive cars everywhere i had a 2000 caviler that damn thing went everywhere i just pointed and went i got that car for 1200 dollars and got 35mpg out of the little bastard!!!

**Danger731** · 11-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

so you feel they will be less effective because of the width?

Yep, tests show thinner is better for snow.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2034526

**2001camaroSS** · 11-11-2010, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by BashamWS6

the only problem i had last winter with my firebrid was my driveway.... its probably a 500 yd 30 degree unhill gravel with no oportunity to get a true running start. i drug alooooot!!! so i get the monte or the silverado during the winter...but snow and ice in indiana sucks...
if anything check out the AutoRV/autotrader/craigslist...they have had a few good looking SUVs 4x4s that look nice for cheap...i was considering on a 94 Tahoe...160,000 miles but for $3500 it looked clean. lol my other choice would be a '91 5.0 Fox body. LMAO

I just don't have the money for that and I don't need a 3rd car. I wish I could but that's just not gonna happen.

Originally Posted by REVNORR82

Im so glad i have a truck too i put my car in storage this week just so i wont drive it, and if you dont care to much about gas mileage you can get some cheap good trucks or front wheel drive cars everywhere i had a 2000 caviler that damn thing went everywhere i just pointed and went i got that car for 1200 dollars and got 35mpg out of the little bastard!!!

I wish I had a truck. Should have held on to my dads old saturn.

Originally Posted by Danger731

Yep, tests show thinner is better for snow.

http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2034526

I'll have to see how the tires I bought work. I appreciate the info.

**WICKEDLS1** · 11-11-2010, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by BashamWS6

the only problem i had last winter with my firebrid was my driveway.... its probably a 500 yd 30 degree unhill gravel with no oportunity to get a true running start. i drug alooooot!!! so i get the monte or the silverado during the winter...but snow and ice in indiana sucks...
if anything check out the AutoRV/autotrader/craigslist...they have had a few good looking SUVs 4x4s that look nice for cheap...i was considering on a 94 Tahoe...160,000 miles but for $3500 it looked clean. lol my other choice would be a '91 5.0 Fox body. LMAO

i have the exact opposite problem my driveway is on a 30 degree down hill slope and it always seems to be the first thing to ice over. i just resort to parking in the culda sack but this will be my first winter with the ss and i know its gonna suck. OTOH i have a 98 civic that handles like a champ in the bad weather

**gotws6** · 11-11-2010, 03:13 PM

glad i live in the south

**BashamWS6** · 11-11-2010, 03:33 PM

Lol i wanted a civic. Front wheel drive...seems like fun and it would be nice to have a turbo charged civic hahaha their parts are much cheaper! And the same with mustangs...which is why i want the 5.0. I loved those fox bodies...just not a fan of
fords...

**WICKEDLS1** · 11-12-2010, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by BashamWS6

Lol i wanted a civic. Front wheel drive...seems like fun and it would be nice to have a turbo charged civic hahaha their parts are much cheaper! And the same with mustangs...which is why i want the 5.0. I loved those fox bodies...just not a fan of
fords...

the civic is just my gas miser lol 38mpg and no balls what so ever lol

**2001camaroSS** · 11-12-2010, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by WICKEDLS1

the civic is just my gas miser lol 38mpg and no balls what so ever lol

wanna donate it. ill pay rent

**WICKEDLS1** · 11-12-2010, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

wanna donate it. ill pay rent

sold for the price of 500/day

**GoldenFlame** · 11-12-2010, 05:04 PM

I wouldn't worry about the width you chose.. I ran 255/40/17's on my Camaro last winter (Blizzak).. Just put some weight in the back, I had 3 cinder blocks in my t-top holder and I was fine

**BashamWS6** · 11-13-2010, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by GoldenFlame

I wouldn't worry about the width you chose.. I ran 255/40/17's on my Camaro last winter (Blizzak).. Just put some weight in the back, I had 3 cinder blocks in my t-top holder and I was fine

damn...never thought of that...

@WICKEDLS1---
make it 450/day and you got a deal!