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naztynate068 · 10-19-2016, 05:10 PM

This is my first post, so bear with me. Bought a 2016 2SS this summer. I live in New England, and winter is coming... I've been back and forth on whether to get snow tires and brave it out, or try and find a cheap beater on craigslist. Well, I haven't had much luck on craigslist, and my time is running out. I'm wondering if I should just risk it and get a new set of cheap wheels and snow tires. I hate to put my car through the harsh, salty environment, and put the extra miles on it, but I feel like I'm running out of options.

First question: If I do get snow tires, I'm going to want to get smaller wheels in order to keep my costs down. When I put my car info on the tirerack website, it says some 18s will fit (my car has the stock Brembos -- not the 6-piston upgrade). Can I trust that they will fit and not rub?

Second question: Does anyone have any experience driving their Camaro in the snow? It sucks and I really don't want to, but at this point I honestly think it might be my best option at this point.

TL;DR I could spend $1400 on new wheels/snow tires and drive it all winter, or $2500-3000 on a winter beater that could potentially be a money pit.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

10-19-2016, 05:10 PM	#1
naztynate068 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: CT Posts: 19	Winter tire/wheels question This is my first post, so bear with me. Bought a 2016 2SS this summer. I live in New England, and winter is coming... I've been back and forth on whether to get snow tires and brave it out, or try and find a cheap beater on craigslist. Well, I haven't had much luck on craigslist, and my time is running out. I'm wondering if I should just risk it and get a new set of cheap wheels and snow tires. I hate to put my car through the harsh, salty environment, and put the extra miles on it, but I feel like I'm running out of options. First question: If I do get snow tires, I'm going to want to get smaller wheels in order to keep my costs down. When I put my car info on the tirerack website, it says some 18s will fit (my car has the stock Brembos -- not the 6-piston upgrade). Can I trust that they will fit and not rub? Second question: Does anyone have any experience driving their Camaro in the snow? It sucks and I really don't want to, but at this point I honestly think it might be my best option at this point. TL;DR I could spend $1400 on new wheels/snow tires and drive it all winter, or $2500-3000 on a winter beater that could potentially be a money pit. Thanks in advance for any advice.