Blizzak WS80 winter tires advice

tej · 11-01-2017, 02:02 PM

Hello Guys,
I called bunch of tire places to find which one is good for winter and mostly recommended me Blizzak WS80, I own 17 v6 with rs package.
Blizzak WS80 18 Inch is going for $1450+ with steel wheels and 17 inchs are around 1100 with steel wheels. If i down size to 17 will there be any issue with handling or anything like that ? or should i go for 18 without steel wheels if they can fit on my stock 20 inch wheels Please advice.

BradfordCamaro · 11-01-2017, 08:38 PM

Staying stock would require paying to swap them out every season.
Steelies allow you to switch easily...and sell them if you have too.
Switching to a 17 will give you the same height but more sidewall. That would give a nicer ride.

I would go 17" steelies save some money and enjoy the smoother ride

snake3276120 · 11-02-2017, 11:42 AM

Downsizing 1 inch is better for winter. Do not swap the stock tires for winter tire on the same rims. Check with wheelsco.ca they might have a better price. Also, I suggest going with alloy rims... steel rim might get rusted over time.

Tigger-SS · 11-12-2017, 09:43 PM

Iam curious why would you risk or want to drive the camaro in winter,mine is parked and covered in my garage till spring.ive seen a couple around here trying to get around and it's funny and also the car isn't meant in my thoughts to be driven in snow that's why you buy a winter beater.Just my thought

TopHatPlus · 11-13-2017, 04:22 PM

i bought my tires for my SS at dream trie on harvester in oakville. Tires were $700 mounted on s set of 18" steel rims i purchased form them for $300. I purchased use camaro LS rims from 2010 which are quite common on kijiji and are a great fit only 16 ss.
Dropping rim size isn't the important thing it really only saves you money. Narrower tires are the key. You want to cut into the snow.

Homer2 · 11-13-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger-SS

Iam curious why would you risk or want to drive the camaro in winter,mine is parked and covered in my garage till spring.ive seen a couple around here trying to get around and it's funny and also the car isn't meant in my thoughts to be driven in snow that's why you buy a winter beater.Just my thought

Because its just a car - with enough nannies and systerms built in that make winter driving a breeze. Anyone you saw suffering wasn't using 4 snow tires or had never driven in winter with e RWD car. I was raised that way.. its a piece of cake.

SPARTAN sui · 11-13-2017, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger-SS

Iam curious why would you risk or want to drive the camaro in winter,mine is parked and covered in my garage till spring.ive seen a couple around here trying to get around and it's funny and also the car isn't meant in my thoughts to be driven in snow that's why you buy a winter beater.Just my thought

I’ve driven a Camaro year round for coming up on 5 years with no issues. I swap my all season tires for dedicated winter wheels and really have no issues getting around. The Camaro is plenty safe with proper tires. The notion that a rear wheel driven vehicle can’t be driven in the winter is silly. I hear it every year, in person and on these boards.

tej · 11-14-2017, 10:19 AM

Thank you, everyone, for your input, bought Blizaakws80 with 17 steelies from tireworldbrampton $1025 all in.

BradfordCamaro · 11-14-2017, 10:58 AM

There were only 2 days last winter I had issues with getting around.
I have BFG comp2 A/S in the stock 20" size.
Last week's snow caused zero issues for me.
Drive with a brain and its no problem

Enjoy the 17s. You will have no issues this year.

Tigger-SS · 11-16-2017, 02:21 PM

Oh I know all about winter driving growing up in Alberta plus driving highway tractor for years.All I was saying was it seems a shame to drive a car like we own in the snow and salt and chemicals,plus the chance of someone sliding into you at a light or stop sign.I bought mine to enjoy in the summer for the mountain road trips and just fun times cruising

Homer2 · 11-16-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger-SS

Oh I know all about winter driving growing up in Alberta plus driving highway tractor for years.All I was saying was it seems a shame to drive a car like we own in the snow and salt and chemicals,plus the chance of someone sliding into you at a light or stop sign.I bought mine to enjoy in the summer for the mountain road trips and just fun times cruising

They will make more.

SPARTAN sui · 11-17-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigger-SS

Oh I know all about winter driving growing up in Alberta plus driving highway tractor for years.All I was saying was it seems a shame to drive a car like we own in the snow and salt and chemicals,plus the chance of someone sliding into you at a light or stop sign.I bought mine to enjoy in the summer for the mountain road trips and just fun times cruising

Yeah I hear you, if I could afford a third vehicle that would be great. Luckily they use mostly sand here versus salt. Make no mistake, the Camaro is still a lot of fun in the winter months.

Also thankfully I can now walk to work, so less driving to and from work now.

Gunsmokez · 11-18-2017, 06:20 PM

I live in the city, even with winter tires on it is useless. Others who are driving on all season will plow into my car. Also, main roads are fine. But, our side streets when the snow starts coming down. The camaro is basically a snow plow with the low clearance. Would not even be able to get it into my garage.

So, best way. Transit

Or get a winter beater. That sucks, since our insurance is quite expensive and maintenance on a second vehicle is waste.

11-01-2017, 02:02 PM	#1
tej Drives: 2018 2ss Borla ATAK Cat Back Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 93	Blizzak WS80 winter tires advice Hello Guys, I called bunch of tire places to find which one is good for winter and mostly recommended me Blizzak WS80, I own 17 v6 with rs package. Blizzak WS80 18 Inch is going for $1450+ with steel wheels and 17 inchs are around 1100 with steel wheels. If i down size to 17 will there be any issue with handling or anything like that ? or should i go for 18 without steel wheels if they can fit on my stock 20 inch wheels Please advice.

11-01-2017, 08:38 PM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Staying stock would require paying to swap them out every season. Steelies allow you to switch easily...and sell them if you have too. Switching to a 17 will give you the same height but more sidewall. That would give a nicer ride. I would go 17" steelies save some money and enjoy the smoother ride __________________

11-14-2017, 10:58 AM	#9
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	There were only 2 days last winter I had issues with getting around. I have BFG comp2 A/S in the stock 20" size. Last week's snow caused zero issues for me. Drive with a brain and its no problem Enjoy the 17s. You will have no issues this year. __________________

11-02-2017, 11:42 AM	#3
snake3276120 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 35	Downsizing 1 inch is better for winter. Do not swap the stock tires for winter tire on the same rims. Check with wheelsco.ca they might have a better price. Also, I suggest going with alloy rims... steel rim might get rusted over time.

11-12-2017, 09:43 PM	#4
Tigger-SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 11	Iam curious why would you risk or want to drive the camaro in winter,mine is parked and covered in my garage till spring.ive seen a couple around here trying to get around and it's funny and also the car isn't meant in my thoughts to be driven in snow that's why you buy a winter beater.Just my thought

11-14-2017, 10:19 AM	#8
tej Drives: 2018 2ss Borla ATAK Cat Back Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 93	Thank you, everyone, for your input, bought Blizaakws80 with 17 steelies from tireworldbrampton $1025 all in.

11-16-2017, 02:21 PM	#10
Tigger-SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 11	Oh I know all about winter driving growing up in Alberta plus driving highway tractor for years.All I was saying was it seems a shame to drive a car like we own in the snow and salt and chemicals,plus the chance of someone sliding into you at a light or stop sign.I bought mine to enjoy in the summer for the mountain road trips and just fun times cruising

11-18-2017, 06:20 PM	#13
Gunsmokez Drives: 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: earth Posts: 94	I live in the city, even with winter tires on it is useless. Others who are driving on all season will plow into my car. Also, main roads are fine. But, our side streets when the snow starts coming down. The camaro is basically a snow plow with the low clearance. Would not even be able to get it into my garage. So, best way. Transit Or get a winter beater. That sucks, since our insurance is quite expensive and maintenance on a second vehicle is waste.

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