Best snow tire for Camaro SS

Bosse'sBoss · 01-29-2024, 03:32 PM

Hi Guys,

I did some research and by just replacing tires on stock size to snow ones is about $1000 the cost and if I downsize to 18" wheels and tires it would cost me the double.
I included only the tires recommended by tire rack and discount tires on stock size, to see which ones do you recommend. I didn't see the Blizzak or Michelin snow tires available in our stock size

PostalLDMC · 01-29-2024, 03:53 PM

This may seem dumb but how much snow do you get in Texas? I know up in the pan handle you see storms pass through. but when I pass through, I never have any problems. Now Fog is a pain down there.

JamesNoBrakes · 01-29-2024, 05:23 PM

Toyo Observe Ice G3 studded.

Bosse'sBoss · 01-29-2024, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PostalLDMC

This may seem dumb but how much snow do you get in Texas? I know up in the pan handle you see storms pass through. but when I pass through, I never have any problems. Now Fog is a pain down there.

Moving to WI

Hack · 01-29-2024, 05:50 PM

I like Blizzak. There hasn't been much snow and ice this year, but I've used them in the past on various Mustangs and had no problems through the winter.

I have a set on my LT1 - on some cheap 18 inch rims. They are expensive in a size that fits the stock 20s. Plus I think snow tires work best when they have some sidewall.

My advice is buy a second set of rims in a smaller diameter and a relatively narrow size based on a combination of wheel size that fits and tire price. Don't pay for tires to match the factory rims. You'll need another set of TPMS sensors, but then it will be easy to switch back and forth in the future.

Homer2 · 01-29-2024, 06:51 PM

Michelin Alpin

Bosse'sBoss · 01-29-2024, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hack

I like Blizzak. There hasn't been much snow and ice this year, but I've used them in the past on various Mustangs and had no problems through the winter.

I have a set on my LT1 - on some cheap 18 inch rims. They are expensive in a size that fits the stock 20s. Plus I think snow tires work best when they have some sidewall.

My advice is buy a second set of rims in a smaller diameter and a relatively narrow size based on a combination of wheel size that fits and tire price. Don't pay for tires to match the factory rims. You'll need another set of TPMS sensors, but then it will be easy to switch back and forth in the future.

Which sizes are your tires and wheels? Which brand of wheels and how much did they cost you? Did the change of sizes changed the accuracy of your speedometer?

View Poll Results: which stock size snow tire performs better in snow/ice?
Vredestein Wintrac Pro	2	28.57%
Pirelli Winter 270 Sottozero S2	1	14.29%
Continental Winter Contact TS 860 S	1	14.29%
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3	2	28.57%
Nokian tire Hakkapeliitta R5	1	14.29%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

01-29-2024, 03:32 PM	#1
Bosse'sBoss Drives: '16 Camaro SS 6 spd manual transm. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,463	Best snow tire for Camaro SS Hi Guys, I did some research and by just replacing tires on stock size to snow ones is about $1000 the cost and if I downsize to 18" wheels and tires it would cost me the double. I included only the tires recommended by tire rack and discount tires on stock size, to see which ones do you recommend. I didn't see the Blizzak or Michelin snow tires available in our stock size __________________ '16 Camaro SS Prior cars: '14 Corvette C7 Stingray Z51 '14 Camaro ZL1 w/. Recaro seats '11 Mustang GT 5.0 w. track package '02 Porsche 911 Carrera '05 Infiniti G35 coupe sport

01-29-2024, 05:23 PM	#3
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,301	Toyo Observe Ice G3 studded. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

01-29-2024, 06:51 PM	#6
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	Michelin Alpin __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

01-29-2024, 03:53 PM	#2
PostalLDMC Drives: 2022 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Upper Mid-West Posts: 276	This may seem dumb but how much snow do you get in Texas? I know up in the pan handle you see storms pass through. but when I pass through, I never have any problems. Now Fog is a pain down there.

01-29-2024, 05:50 PM	#5
Hack Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Minnesota Posts: 36	I like Blizzak. There hasn't been much snow and ice this year, but I've used them in the past on various Mustangs and had no problems through the winter. I have a set on my LT1 - on some cheap 18 inch rims. They are expensive in a size that fits the stock 20s. Plus I think snow tires work best when they have some sidewall. My advice is buy a second set of rims in a smaller diameter and a relatively narrow size based on a combination of wheel size that fits and tire price. Don't pay for tires to match the factory rims. You'll need another set of TPMS sensors, but then it will be easy to switch back and forth in the future.

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