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2014CamaroZL1 · 03-12-2014, 07:40 AM

I am running the DWS in a wide 315 rear size, and find them okay in accumulated snow on level ground.
Good enough for where I live and drive in NJ, but they probably would not cut it in Wisconsin.
In any case, get the narrowest sizes that you are willing to run.

sutherlacd27 · 03-12-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Like? I have a lot of buddies and local racers who use them. Between them all they've used the nt01, nt05, nt555, nt555r, nt05r, and invo and none of them have ever said they didn't like them

repeated broken belts and blowouts.

sutherlacd27 · 03-12-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by cliffdog89

Gmax all the way - I researched very heavily before purchasing them. Definitely your best option in my opinion.

yeah i have read multiple threads on this forum and it appears Gmax is going to be my choice.

midlifeSS · 03-12-2014, 09:55 AM

I'm on my third season and 14000 miles with the Gmax's and still going strong.They also seem to hook up better than the p zero's(I have 3.91 gears in w/ a6 auto) and are better in the rain IMO.Are they top of the line, no but they are a great bang for the buck.

Rudy@Tirerack · 03-12-2014, 11:36 AM

I like the Gmax for these cars. They handle well and have very good hydroplanning resistance.

Jeffm · 03-12-2014, 01:38 PM

I hate my Motivos worst tire for a V8 ever. if you have any boltons you will be spinning your tires constantly. they float on any watery surface while everyone else can drive 65 in the rain i am constantly having to slow to 55 or less to stop hydroplaning. I have 25k miles on my motivos and looking for next set of winter tires.

SSeric · 03-12-2014, 03:18 PM

My Motivos have been pretty good to me. I'll agree that they don't hook as well as a summer tire but this is my daily, so I didn't have a prob sacrificing a little warm weather traction for some safety in the cold.

That being said, I'm in the middle of ordering up some aftermarket wheels and they'll be mounted on Michelin Pilot Super Sports, leaving the stockers w/ Motivos as a dedicated "winter wheel".

stt816 · 03-12-2014, 03:39 PM

general g max for sure

CLOTAGAMES · 03-12-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sutherlacd27

i keep hearing nightmare stories about nitto so im staying away from them.

What nightmare stories? Let's hear them.

lscamaro · 03-12-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

I hate my Motivos worst tire for a V8 ever. if you have any boltons you will be spinning your tires constantly. they float on any watery surface while everyone else can drive 65 in the rain i am constantly having to slow to 55 or less to stop hydroplaning. I have 25k miles on my motivos and looking for next set of winter tires.

What changed? You seemed to like them at 7k miles?

ClawSS · 03-13-2014, 08:28 AM

Are the G-Max noisy?

hrpiii · 03-13-2014, 08:44 AM

my choice, and I use these in the winter...

1. Continental ExtremeContact DWS

Jeffm · 03-13-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

What changed? You seemed to like them at 7k miles?

I didnt have the same power i had at 7k as i have now. I am very upset i tried to talk people into these tires. I just cant now justify having them on my car If i leave out of my neighborhood i barely get on the gas and the ass slides out like im drifting. or if im running on the highway hit the gas to pass someone the tires start spinning at 60+ and the car again goes sideways.

lscamaro · 03-13-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffm

I didnt have the same power i had at 7k as i have now. I am very upset i tried to talk people into these tires. I just cant now justify having them on my car If i leave out of my neighborhood i barely get on the gas and the ass slides out like im drifting. or if im running on the highway hit the gas to pass someone the tires start spinning at 60+ and the car again goes sideways.

What power level were you at then and now? If you liked them at 7k, that might be good enough for me since I have the v6 anyway

03-12-2014, 09:55 AM	#18
midlifeSS You can't take it with u Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs,2014 sonic rs Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: northern Vermont Posts: 409 View My Garage	I'm on my third season and 14000 miles with the Gmax's and still going strong.They also seem to hook up better than the p zero's(I have 3.91 gears in w/ a6 auto) and are better in the rain IMO.Are they top of the line, no but they are a great bang for the buck. __________________

03-12-2014, 01:38 PM	#20
Jeffm ICANHAZ Drives: 2013 CRT 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Skiatook, Ok Posts: 983 View My Garage	I hate my Motivos worst tire for a V8 ever. if you have any boltons you will be spinning your tires constantly. they float on any watery surface while everyone else can drive 65 in the rain i am constantly having to slow to 55 or less to stop hydroplaning. I have 25k miles on my motivos and looking for next set of winter tires. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254430 Build Thread

03-12-2014, 03:18 PM	#21
SSeric Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 418 View My Garage	My Motivos have been pretty good to me. I'll agree that they don't hook as well as a summer tire but this is my daily, so I didn't have a prob sacrificing a little warm weather traction for some safety in the cold. That being said, I'm in the middle of ordering up some aftermarket wheels and they'll be mounted on Michelin Pilot Super Sports, leaving the stockers w/ Motivos as a dedicated "winter wheel". __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS \| RotoFab CAI \| ARH 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ HFC \| SW Retro Exhaust \| ZL1 Shifter \| Ridetech Coilovers \| FE4 conversion \| UMI toe rods & trailing arms \| Prothane Subframe & UCA bushings \| Detroit Speed sways \| Forgestar F14 wheels \| ZR1 Blue Calipers \| Tuned by ADM Performance SSeric's Build Thread

03-13-2014, 08:28 AM	#25
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	Are the G-Max noisy? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

03-12-2014, 07:40 AM	#15
2014CamaroZL1 Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 712	I am running the DWS in a wide 315 rear size, and find them okay in accumulated snow on level ground. Good enough for where I live and drive in NJ, but they probably would not cut it in Wisconsin. In any case, get the narrowest sizes that you are willing to run.

03-12-2014, 11:36 AM	#19
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	I like the Gmax for these cars. They handle well and have very good hydroplanning resistance.

03-12-2014, 03:39 PM	#22
stt816 Drives: 2012 Black 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stamford, Connecticut Posts: 672	general g max for sure

03-13-2014, 08:44 AM	#26
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	my choice, and I use these in the winter... 1. Continental ExtremeContact DWS