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Cynthius · 11-17-2011, 12:28 PM

You're right, there is a law in Quebec - Dec. 15th to Mar. 15th. so I've got plenty of time, but one morning the roads were a little frosty when I left the house and I could definately feel it on the PZeros.

I've never driven with Summer tires, much less when the temps start to drop so I'm not sure if waiting it out till the first snowfall with accumulation (or Dec 15th whichever comes first) is the best idea.

Any car I've had before, I just ran all seasons year-round until the snow tire law started a couple years ago... then I would put them on and take them off right on the allowable dates.

montreal2010yellow · 11-17-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthius

You're right, there is a law in Quebec - Dec. 15th to Mar. 15th. so I've got plenty of time, but one morning the roads were a little frosty when I left the house and I could definately feel it on the PZeros.

I've never driven with Summer tires, much less when the temps start to drop so I'm not sure if waiting it out till the first snowfall with accumulation (or Dec 15th whichever comes first) is the best idea.

Any car I've had before, I just ran all seasons year-round until the snow tire law started a couple years ago... then I would put them on and take them off right on the allowable dates.

If I'd live in your area I would have installed my winter tires a few weeks ago....So I say, do it ASAP.
Mine's going in this saturday, just got my winter beater....so.

By the way, did you ever contacted member ladyblack, Denis and Marianne are living in Maniwaki and are very fine freinds and their Camaro is something special. look for member ladyblack

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-17-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthius

You're right, there is a law in Quebec - Dec. 15th to Mar. 15th. so I've got plenty of time, but one morning the roads were a little frosty when I left the house and I could definately feel it on the PZeros.

I've never driven with Summer tires, much less when the temps start to drop so I'm not sure if waiting it out till the first snowfall with accumulation (or Dec 15th whichever comes first) is the best idea.

Any car I've had before, I just ran all seasons year-round until the snow tire law started a couple years ago... then I would put them on and take them off right on the allowable dates.

Thanks for the info..
Yeah, your right you can certainly "feel" the PZeros act differently as the temp. plummets and no I would not wait until until there is accumulation as I don't think the PZeros will be safe to drive on in those conditions,
and as I am typing I can see a couple of S@#W flakes falling...
Definitely time to put vert into storage.

Cynthius · 11-17-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

If I'd live in your area I would have installed my winter tires a few weeks ago....So I say, do it ASAP.
Mine's going in this saturday, just got my winter beater....so.

By the way, did you ever contacted member ladyblack, Denis and Marianne are living in Maniwaki and are very fine freinds and their Camaro is something special. look for member ladyblack

No I haven't, but I also haven't really looked at the regional forums, other than a quick scan, until today. I didn't realize there were so many members not so far away!

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Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

Thanks for the info..
Yeah, your right you can certainly "feel" the PZeros act differently as the temp. plummets and no I would not wait until until there is accumulation as I don't think the PZeros will be safe to drive on in those conditions,
and as I am typing I can see a couple of S@#W flakes falling...
Definitely time to put vert into storage.

The weather's looking good for the weekend so that's the plan for now. I went with Replika M6 rims (19") with Pirelli Scorpion Ice/Snow tires... I know the wheels probably won't hold up to the Winter conditions, but they weren't much more than the steelies I've seen so I figured why not

... Cell pics so they're not great:

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-17-2011, 02:21 PM

Cynthius

Your Winter rims look great. and will look fantastic on the car.
I agree with you, I would choose the styling over steelies if the price was close as well.

montreal2010yellow · 11-17-2011, 04:51 PM

[QUOTE=Cynthius;4035171]No I haven't, but I also haven't really looked at the regional forums, other than a quick scan, until today. I didn't realize there were so many members not so far away!

Just do a search by typing laval you'll find a thread with Laval Meet and Greets.... we are around 20 members from the Montréal area posting on a daily basis for different things. Have a good read.

Cynthius · 11-19-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '11 cyber grey vert

Cynthius

Your Winter rims look great. and will look fantastic on the car.
I agree with you, I would choose the styling over steelies if the price was close as well.

I sucked it up this afternoon and put the Winters on. I posted in the Custom Wheels thread, but here are a coupleof pics with them on the car:

montreal2010yellow · 11-19-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthius

I sucked it up this afternoon and put the Winters on. I posted in the Custom Wheels thread, but here are a coupleof pics with them on the car:

Very nice wheels for the sho?%*ty season.

Just stored mine today....

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-19-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthius

I sucked it up this afternoon and put the Winters on. I posted in the Custom Wheels thread, but here are a coupleof pics with them on the car:

LOOKS AWESOME!!!
drive safe

Mine should be going into storage tomorrow

dragon22 · 11-19-2011, 06:59 PM

Those are some nice wheels. I picked up an extra set of factory rims from a member in the U.S. for $700.00 and bought some 20" Scorpion Ice and Snow. So far I'm impressed.

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-20-2011, 02:13 PM

It is with great sadness that I report "shark" is in hibernation until spring

Bond · 11-21-2011, 01:01 AM

Not in full hibernation yet... but might as well be. Taking the wheels off to take care of some road rash. And picking up a Porter Cable and doing this waxing gig right this winter. No half-ass nothin! Gonna be a show-room queen by spring once again! lol

Zdrrguy · 11-21-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Meltdownaverted

I know someone selling a set of winter/tires rims up there

Hey meltdown,do you know if they are still available? just asking for a friend.

drifter73 · 11-23-2011, 09:36 AM

Got our first real snow in Ottawa today and so far the SS is handling it well, the car seems up to the task. As long as you have a set of winter tires and you drive according to the conditions, there should be no real problems. I'm still selling the winter tires and rims off my 2LT in the marketplace if you know anyone in Ottawa/NCR looking to buy.

11-17-2011, 12:28 PM	#43
Cynthius Drives: '11 2LT/RS (M6) & '85 Toyota MR2 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Val-Des-Monts, Qc Posts: 242	You're right, there is a law in Quebec - Dec. 15th to Mar. 15th. so I've got plenty of time, but one morning the roads were a little frosty when I left the house and I could definately feel it on the PZeros. I've never driven with Summer tires, much less when the temps start to drop so I'm not sure if waiting it out till the first snowfall with accumulation (or Dec 15th whichever comes first) is the best idea. Any car I've had before, I just ran all seasons year-round until the snow tire law started a couple years ago... then I would put them on and take them off right on the allowable dates. __________________

11-17-2011, 04:51 PM	#48
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Cynthius;4035171]No I haven't, but I also haven't really looked at the regional forums, other than a quick scan, until today. I didn't realize there were so many members not so far away! Just do a search by typing laval you'll find a thread with Laval Meet and Greets.... we are around 20 members from the Montréal area posting on a daily basis for different things. Have a good read. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

11-20-2011, 02:13 PM	#53
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	It is with great sadness that I report "shark" is in hibernation until spring Attached Images

11-21-2011, 01:01 AM	#54
Bond Heritage Hanger Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS, Black. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,152	Not in full hibernation yet... but might as well be. Taking the wheels off to take care of some road rash. And picking up a Porter Cable and doing this waxing gig right this winter. No half-ass nothin! Gonna be a show-room queen by spring once again! lol __________________ Keeping The Spirit Alive!

11-17-2011, 02:21 PM	#47
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	Cynthius Your Winter rims look great. and will look fantastic on the car. I agree with you, I would choose the styling over steelies if the price was close as well.

11-19-2011, 06:59 PM	#52
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	Those are some nice wheels. I picked up an extra set of factory rims from a member in the U.S. for $700.00 and bought some 20" Scorpion Ice and Snow. So far I'm impressed.

11-23-2011, 09:36 AM	#56
drifter73 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS w/ black rallys Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ottawa Posts: 60	Got our first real snow in Ottawa today and so far the SS is handling it well, the car seems up to the task. As long as you have a set of winter tires and you drive according to the conditions, there should be no real problems. I'm still selling the winter tires and rims off my 2LT in the marketplace if you know anyone in Ottawa/NCR looking to buy.