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Camaro RS · 05-16-2017, 07:52 PM

My winter vehicle needs a lot of work and I'm thinking of getting rid of it and maybe driving the Camaro year round.

How are the 2014 Camaro V6's in the snow? I haven't driven my Camaro in the snow ever and currently have Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires and wonder if they would be good in the snow? Does anyone drive theirs in the snow up in New England?

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

Jazzzed · 05-16-2017, 08:05 PM

Those are still all-seasons, correct? You will want real snow tires. Also, do you have a VTC? I use my VTC on the econo settings when the roads are slick, and it slows down the wheel spin significantly.

Gunmetal Speedster · 05-16-2017, 08:06 PM

It should definitely fare well in the snow. A lot of people daily drive SS's in the snow with the right set of tires, so totally doable. I have no experience with those tires those. If they work well in snow as claimed, you should be fine. if not, swap them out for snow tires when the time comes and you'll be golden!

fly2hip8 · 05-16-2017, 08:08 PM

I drive mine year round and hasn't let me down. Although, I do have a second set of wheels/tires for snow. Blizzaks are awesome in the snow!

Jazzzed · 05-16-2017, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fly2hip8

I drive mine year round and hasn't let me down. Although, I do have a second set of wheels/tires for snow. Blizzaks are awesome in the snow!

Yep, 2nd set here too. Thats the best way to do it.

05-16-2017, 11:04 PM

Started with my 10 rs and upgraded to my 14 ss both daily drivers in s.w. colorado winters.

Snow tires are a must!!! It's a risky move to run all seasons in negative and icey conditions . I run 2 sets of shoes every year

Orange skid mark · 05-17-2017, 08:50 AM

Having grown up in CT, I would not torture my Camaro with the road salt, sand, and chemicals they put down on the roads. Get a small used 4x4 to beat on in the winter.

Here in NC I drive my Camaro year round but if there is a chance of inclement weather with other drivers getting stupid I drive my truck.

ChibiBlackSheep · 05-17-2017, 08:54 AM

PA here, daily drive my 1LS on a set of dedicated blizzaks. 3 winters now and the car has been great to me.

With everything else, you can't go in too deep of snow, and the fronts of these cars are low...

Cenafan85 · 05-17-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro RS

My winter vehicle needs a lot of work and I'm thinking of getting rid of it and maybe driving the Camaro year round.

How are the 2014 Camaro V6's in the snow? I haven't driven my Camaro in the snow ever and currently have Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires and wonder if they would be good in the snow? Does anyone drive theirs in the snow up in New England?

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

I've driven the car at normal speed passing people in the ditch and driving 15 mph. I've had the Blizzak tires for about two years and never had any issues. With the car being washed weekly and under body and rust proofing done every year. I know this car will last me a very very long time

and every now and then I turn the traction off and have a little fun

The camaro show · 05-17-2017, 09:01 AM

its slick with the stock p zero neros ive barely made it home a few times here in wv

Shutterbug79 · 05-17-2017, 12:15 PM

Good tires are key, I drove my '10 LS with all seasons on it for 5 years with very little trouble. Last fall I upgraded to an '11 SS, the stock Pirellis were useless, put on a set of Pirelli Scorpion winters and had zero problems. Biggest thing to remember is go easy on the skinny pedal.

BkinBlk · 05-17-2017, 01:26 PM

Two winters ago (have since bought a 4X4) I drove mine in the winter with just rear snow tires on (yes, I know, not a good idea), but had no problems. With the Pirelli's, forget about it. Attempted to go up an incline that a marble would not roll down on and had to turn around and park it a friends house. Amazing what snow tires can do. I can't speak for all-seasons though.

KJZ28 · 05-17-2017, 02:49 PM

I daily my SS. Pirelli scorpion snow/ice tires on an extra set of wheels, and they are amazing. I drove through 3 inches of snow no problem. Make sure you have a little more PSI in them when the snow is on the road, they cut through the snow better.

Cyber10 · 05-17-2017, 06:03 PM

I drive in the winter with P zeros on the back and don't have problems. Don't drive like an idiot in snow/ice and you'll be ok.

05-16-2017, 07:52 PM	#1
Camaro RS Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: CT Posts: 24 View My Garage	Winter Driving in a 2014 RS My winter vehicle needs a lot of work and I'm thinking of getting rid of it and maybe driving the Camaro year round. How are the 2014 Camaro V6's in the snow? I haven't driven my Camaro in the snow ever and currently have Continental Extreme Contact DWS tires and wonder if they would be good in the snow? Does anyone drive theirs in the snow up in New England? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.

05-16-2017, 08:06 PM	#3
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	It should definitely fare well in the snow. A lot of people daily drive SS's in the snow with the right set of tires, so totally doable. I have no experience with those tires those. If they work well in snow as claimed, you should be fine. if not, swap them out for snow tires when the time comes and you'll be golden! __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

05-17-2017, 08:50 AM	#7
Orange skid mark Just an average Dude Drives: 2015 1LT Grey w/Orange Rally Stripe Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 391	Having grown up in CT, I would not torture my Camaro with the road salt, sand, and chemicals they put down on the roads. Get a small used 4x4 to beat on in the winter. Here in NC I drive my Camaro year round but if there is a chance of inclement weather with other drivers getting stupid I drive my truck. __________________ So far I like my car the way it came from the factory.

05-17-2017, 08:54 AM	#8
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	PA here, daily drive my 1LS on a set of dedicated blizzaks. 3 winters now and the car has been great to me. With everything else, you can't go in too deep of snow, and the fronts of these cars are low... __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

05-17-2017, 09:01 AM	#10
The camaro show Drives: 2015 camaro 2lt Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 925	its slick with the stock p zero neros ive barely made it home a few times here in wv __________________ Cosmetic mods: SS hood with painted vent, SS bumper, acs 1le front lip black, big worm gfx tinted all lights, solar wing v2, Camaro seat belt pads and oracle color shift halos and fog light halos and rear colorshift bow tie, carbon creations carbon fiber stingray z spoiler Wheels: lexani r-3 bg finish 19x8.5 Performance: cold air inductions intake, mrt v1, jacfab ported intake manifold, intake manifold spacer, overkill tuned on E85.

05-16-2017, 08:05 PM	#2
Jazzzed Drives: 2015 Camaro LT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 393	Those are still all-seasons, correct? You will want real snow tires. Also, do you have a VTC? I use my VTC on the econo settings when the roads are slick, and it slows down the wheel spin significantly.

05-16-2017, 08:08 PM	#4
fly2hip8 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 342	I drive mine year round and hasn't let me down. Although, I do have a second set of wheels/tires for snow. Blizzaks are awesome in the snow!

05-16-2017, 11:04 PM	#6
firedruish Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Started with my 10 rs and upgraded to my 14 ss both daily drivers in s.w. colorado winters. Snow tires are a must!!! It's a risky move to run all seasons in negative and icey conditions . I run 2 sets of shoes every year

05-17-2017, 12:15 PM	#11
Shutterbug79 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 7 View My Garage	Good tires are key, I drove my '10 LS with all seasons on it for 5 years with very little trouble. Last fall I upgraded to an '11 SS, the stock Pirellis were useless, put on a set of Pirelli Scorpion winters and had zero problems. Biggest thing to remember is go easy on the skinny pedal.

05-17-2017, 01:26 PM	#12
BkinBlk Drives: 2015 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 247	Two winters ago (have since bought a 4X4) I drove mine in the winter with just rear snow tires on (yes, I know, not a good idea), but had no problems. With the Pirelli's, forget about it. Attempted to go up an incline that a marble would not roll down on and had to turn around and park it a friends house. Amazing what snow tires can do. I can't speak for all-seasons though. __________________ It is what it is!

05-17-2017, 02:49 PM	#13
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	I daily my SS. Pirelli scorpion snow/ice tires on an extra set of wheels, and they are amazing. I drove through 3 inches of snow no problem. Make sure you have a little more PSI in them when the snow is on the road, they cut through the snow better. __________________ SOLD: 2010 2SS/RS L99-A6 K&N CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers, Stainless Works hi-flow cats, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back. Tuned by Corvettes of Westchester. 1/LE rear suspension conversion, Bilstein B6 Stuts/shocks.

05-17-2017, 06:03 PM	#14
Cyber10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 288	I drive in the winter with P zeros on the back and don't have problems. Don't drive like an idiot in snow/ice and you'll be ok. __________________ 491 hp/438 tq LS3 Conversion \| Comp Cam Custom Grind \| Mast Heads \| Comp Cam Push Rods \| LS7 Timing Chain \| 180 Thermostat \| Ported Intake \| Ported TB \| SLP UDP \| K & N CAI \| Custom 3800 Stall Converter \| Aluminum 1 Piece Driveshaft \| Kooks 1 7/8" LTH \| High Flow Cats \| ARH 3" Exhaust \| ARH Mufflers \| Eibach Lowering Springs \| BMR Floor Brace Subframe Connectors with Tunnel Brace \| BMR Moly Lower Rear Control Arms \| Oracle LED Halo Kit