Is it ok to drive in the snow? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yeyeman9 · 01-20-2013, 11:46 PM

Hey Guys,

I might be moving up to the North East in July and I was wondering if it is ok to drive my V6 camaro in the snow? I heard from some people that camaro's tires are all-weather. But just want to confirm with you guys. Is it safe to drive it in the snow, or what should I do?

Thanks!

midnighter · 01-20-2013, 11:47 PM

no

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-20-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yeyeman9

Hey Guys,

I might be moving up to the North East in July and I was wondering if it is ok to drive my V6 camaro in the snow? I heard from some people that camaro's tires are all-weather. But just want to confirm with you guys. Is it safe to drive it in the snow, or what should I do?

Thanks!

Assuming you have OE tires, still...and no RS package (halo headlights)...survey says: Yes, your tires are all-season...you can drive in the snow. Just as long as you keep traction control on and be careful...I wouldn't want the salt all over my car, though. Your decision, there.

Since you're moving up here in July...I would recommend looking into a set of winter tires and wheels before winter hits in October/November...

You can tell for sure if your tires are all-season by looking up the name on the sidewall in Google or another search engine. The manufacturer's site will come up and you can read all about them.

Dizzy82 · 01-20-2013, 11:52 PM

With proper snow tires like Bridgestone Blizzaks or Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice, you should do fine in snow. I'm running Blizzaks and did fine last winter in 4" of snow on the road.

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 01-20-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by midnighter

no

I Agree! I heard some guys do fine with snow tires, but I will never drive my Camaro in the snow. Just due to the fact that I do not want any salt rusting out my car. I mean its your decision. Just my opinion.

DJ UNKNOWN · 01-21-2013, 12:02 AM

I don't know what tires you have but the pirelli's suck ass in bad weather! You better get a truck, lol....

Khmero215 · 01-21-2013, 12:38 AM

I wouldn't recommend it

heRS · 01-21-2013, 12:44 AM

For the cost of a set of snow tires and rims for your Camaro you can buy a beater with a heater and learn how to drive in the snow. That way if you lose control and crash your ride it's not your cool ride you crash. Also, given the way other idiots drive chances are good someone else will run into you and again, you'll be happy you weren't in your Camaro.

C586 · 01-21-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

For the cost of a set of snow tires and rims for your Camaro you can buy a beater with a heater and learn how to drive in the snow. That way if you lose control and crash your ride it's not your cool ride you crash. Also, given the way other idiots drive chances are good someone else will run into you and again, you'll be happy you weren't in your Camaro.

That and depending on where your going you don't want road salt all over your car. And no. Going through a car wash won't wash it off.

NorthTex45thSS · 01-21-2013, 01:12 AM

Ive driven in snow on the p-zero's and on drag radials! If its not real thick and you dont get stopped on a hill you'll be fine! Just be easy and let the traction control help also

camarowa · 01-21-2013, 01:12 AM

No. Your camaro is a rare and exotic car, sculpted to perfection by the best Italian designers and engineers. If taken care off, it will only appreciate in value and pay for all your wishes and dreams during your golden years.

End sarcasm.

Grimlock · 01-21-2013, 01:46 AM

On fresh snow, no. But most people won't drive on such roads and will travel often where it's plowed or cars have already created tracks. I'm the 1% that often gets the fresh snow and man is it one of the most frustrating but cool experiences ever. I now have Blizzaks though for such occasion.

DRKS1D3 · 01-21-2013, 06:39 AM

Really, it's your choice. Get a good set of snow tires and have at it. To the people saying, "Drive it in the snow, salt, cinders and slop...who cares, it's just a car.". Some people take pride in their possessions and want to keep them nice (FYI: salt eats steel). It would be like having new carpeting laid in your house and then trudging around in muddy work boots all over it. "Get over it, it's just carpeting.".

DefianceDan · 01-21-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

For the cost of a set of snow tires and rims for your Camaro you can buy a beater with a heater and learn how to drive in the snow. That way if you lose control and crash your ride it's not your cool ride you crash. Also, given the way other idiots drive chances are good someone else will run into you and again, you'll be happy you weren't in your Camaro.

+1

Thats what I did...either 2k for a set of winter rims and tires, or a little more for a beater. I found a good deal on a PT Cruiser (that I hate driving so much that I call it my clown car)...but now I have something with some cargo room and I don't have to worry about parking lot dings or deer jumping out in front of me.

01-20-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
yeyeman9 Drives: Chevy Camaro 2012 2LT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: FL Posts: 97	Is it ok to drive in the snow? Hey Guys, I might be moving up to the North East in July and I was wondering if it is ok to drive my V6 camaro in the snow? I heard from some people that camaro's tires are all-weather. But just want to confirm with you guys. Is it safe to drive it in the snow, or what should I do? Thanks!

01-20-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,503 View My Garage	With proper snow tires like Bridgestone Blizzaks or Pirelli Scorpion Snow & Ice, you should do fine in snow. I'm running Blizzaks and did fine last winter in 4" of snow on the road. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

01-21-2013, 12:44 AM	#8
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	For the cost of a set of snow tires and rims for your Camaro you can buy a beater with a heater and learn how to drive in the snow. That way if you lose control and crash your ride it's not your cool ride you crash. Also, given the way other idiots drive chances are good someone else will run into you and again, you'll be happy you weren't in your Camaro. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

01-21-2013, 01:12 AM	#11
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	No. Your camaro is a rare and exotic car, sculpted to perfection by the best Italian designers and engineers. If taken care off, it will only appreciate in value and pay for all your wishes and dreams during your golden years. End sarcasm. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

01-21-2013, 06:39 AM	#13
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Really, it's your choice. Get a good set of snow tires and have at it. To the people saying, "Drive it in the snow, salt, cinders and slop...who cares, it's just a car.". Some people take pride in their possessions and want to keep them nice (FYI: salt eats steel). It would be like having new carpeting laid in your house and then trudging around in muddy work boots all over it. "Get over it, it's just carpeting.". __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

01-20-2013, 11:47 PM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	no

01-21-2013, 12:02 AM	#6
DJ UNKNOWN Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 559	I don't know what tires you have but the pirelli's suck ass in bad weather! You better get a truck, lol....

01-21-2013, 12:38 AM	#7
Khmero215 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 575 View My Garage	I wouldn't recommend it

01-21-2013, 01:12 AM	#10
NorthTex45thSS Drives: 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 144 View My Garage	Ive driven in snow on the p-zero's and on drag radials! If its not real thick and you dont get stopped on a hill you'll be fine! Just be easy and let the traction control help also

01-21-2013, 01:46 AM	#12
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	On fresh snow, no. But most people won't drive on such roads and will travel often where it's plowed or cars have already created tracks. I'm the 1% that often gets the fresh snow and man is it one of the most frustrating but cool experiences ever. I now have Blizzaks though for such occasion.