TIRES/WHEELS in Cold Weather? - SS

RECOUPED · 09-02-2016, 07:44 AM

What are you doing about tires and wheels for the Fall & Winter when the Temp. dips below 40 degrees. Also, if you buy/order a SS now, will it come with stock SUMMER ONLY TIRES? I would rather have all season tires than heated seats & heated steering wheel.

Your thoughts.

BradfordCamaro · 09-02-2016, 08:11 AM

Summer performance tires are standard. Heated goodies are in the 2SS.
I am getting BFG Comp 2 A/ S for the chilly weather

Software Guy · 09-02-2016, 08:29 AM

Check out the wheels forum. I Rudy from Tire Rack can help you out. He spec'd me a set for my 14 SS. I plan on using them on my 17, hoping they will fit.

My SS IS my daily driver.

Mr. Grumpy · 09-02-2016, 08:31 AM

I bought a set of 2010 Camaro LS 18" wheels for my winter set up. I'm thinking of pairing them up with Bridgestone Blizzaks.

SSport16 · 09-02-2016, 08:44 AM

The stock GYs on the SS are fine in cold weather, I drove them a bunch of times this winter, temps here in NC get down pretty low some mornings. I drove in 25 - 30 temps with no problems. My car is kept in a climate controlled finished garage, so the tires are warm when I leave in the morning. Just drive slow and all will be good.

vam5555 · 09-02-2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSport16

The stock GYs on the SS are fine in cold weather, I drove them a bunch of times this winter, temps here in NC get down pretty low some mornings. I drove in 25 - 30 temps with no problems. My car is kept in a climate controlled finished garage, so the tires are warm when I leave in the morning. Just drive slow and all will be good.

Thats the part no one ever remembers. It may be cold out, that just means you can't go stabbing at that throttle like it owes you money. Nice & gentle, everythings fine.

I drove previous camaros with summer tires year round (no snow...generally?) and never had a problem. but it is fun being able to mash the gas and feel the tires just give up in really cold weather.

IOMike · 09-02-2016, 08:54 AM

Summer tires will crack in cold temps. On top of that they are much much much slippier when it's cold than all seasons, and that's on dry pavement.

buck50 · 09-02-2016, 09:12 AM

Summer tires are not good for winters in many parts of the US.
Quote from Owners manual:

"Summer Tires
High Performance Summer
Tires This vehicle may come with 245/40ZR20 and 275/35ZR20 high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for
maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. It is recommended
that winter tires be installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected."

Blue's SS · 09-02-2016, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

Summer performance tires are standard. Heated goodies are in the 2SS.
I am getting BFG Comp 2 A/ S for the chilly weather

+1
I've been waiting for these tires as well but nobody seems to have a complete set in stock, only the front size. If you happen top find a complete set let me know please.

Colt_H · 09-02-2016, 02:33 PM

No better way to keep your tires nice & warm in the winter months than their own personal electric blankets!

leadfoot93 · 09-02-2016, 05:23 PM

I got the Continental DWS06 tires the day after I got my car last December. I kept them on until the end of April then I put the Factory tires on MRR M228 Wheels.
Where about in NY are you? Upstate or Down near the City/Long Island?

enzia35 · 09-02-2016, 05:30 PM

Think the GY will have the same cracking problem as the 1LE tires of last gen? I don't plan on driving it, but will be stored outside.

Arex · 09-02-2016, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buck50

Summer tires are not good for winters in many parts of the US.
Quote from Owners manual:

"Summer Tires
High Performance Summer
Tires This vehicle may come with 245/40ZR20 and 275/35ZR20 high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for
maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. It is recommended
that winter tires be installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected."

Hmm I live in SoCal and sometimes it gets to about 32-40 degrees where I live, should I switch to All Seasons?...

cigarfan · 09-02-2016, 07:33 PM

Here in SWFL, no changes to the tires. Would never give up the heated goodies, especially the steering wheel or seat. Actually, look forward to it come January...ish???

09-02-2016, 07:44 AM	#1
RECOUPED Drives: 2017 GARNET RED TINTCOAT 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 39	TIRES/WHEELS in Cold Weather? - SS What are you doing about tires and wheels for the Fall & Winter when the Temp. dips below 40 degrees. Also, if you buy/order a SS now, will it come with stock SUMMER ONLY TIRES? I would rather have all season tires than heated seats & heated steering wheel. Your thoughts.

09-02-2016, 08:11 AM	#2
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Summer performance tires are standard. Heated goodies are in the 2SS. I am getting BFG Comp 2 A/ S for the chilly weather __________________

09-02-2016, 08:29 AM	#3
Software Guy Drives: 2017 2SS, 2000 Trans Am Firehawk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate, NY Posts: 502	Check out the wheels forum. I Rudy from Tire Rack can help you out. He spec'd me a set for my 14 SS. I plan on using them on my 17, hoping they will fit. My SS IS my daily driver. __________________ I am a sarcastic SOB.

09-02-2016, 08:31 AM	#4
Mr. Grumpy Car Enthusiast Drives: 2017 Camaro SS FIFTY Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 163	I bought a set of 2010 Camaro LS 18" wheels for my winter set up. I'm thinking of pairing them up with Bridgestone Blizzaks. __________________ 2017 SS Camaro FIFTY 6MT, Nav, NPP, Black Bowties, Mishimoto OCC, Skip Shift Eliminator, GM Footwell Lighting, NGM Splash Guards, GM Blackout Tail Lights (SOLD)

09-02-2016, 08:44 AM	#5
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	The stock GYs on the SS are fine in cold weather, I drove them a bunch of times this winter, temps here in NC get down pretty low some mornings. I drove in 25 - 30 temps with no problems. My car is kept in a climate controlled finished garage, so the tires are warm when I leave in the morning. Just drive slow and all will be good. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

09-02-2016, 08:54 AM	#7
IOMike Drives: 2022 F150, 87 Monte Carlo Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MN Posts: 1,267	Summer tires will crack in cold temps. On top of that they are much much much slippier when it's cold than all seasons, and that's on dry pavement.

09-02-2016, 09:12 AM	#8
buck50 Drives: 2021 C8, 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 108	Summer tires are not good for winters in many parts of the US. Quote from Owners manual: "Summer Tires High Performance Summer Tires This vehicle may come with 245/40ZR20 and 275/35ZR20 high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will have decreased performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. It is recommended that winter tires be installed on the vehicle if frequent driving at temperatures below approximately 5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow covered roads is expected." __________________ Order 9/09/2021,2022 2SS, NPP, 56W whls, B04 stripe, AQJ seats, N26 strg. whl., SLN brace 3000 1/19/2022 3400 1/25/2022 TPW 1/31 3800 2/15/2022 4300 2/19/2022 4B00 3/04/2022 4000 3/8/2022 Delivered 3/9/2022 ____________________________________ Order 6/01/2016 2017 2SS, NPP, 56R whls 3000 6/08/2016 3000 6/15/2016 TPW 7/18/2016 3400 7/7/2016 4200 7/25/2016 Delivered 7/28/2016 Sold May 2020

09-02-2016, 02:33 PM	#10
Colt_H Drives: 2017 2SS - MRC, NPP, M6 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 58	No better way to keep your tires nice & warm in the winter months than their own personal electric blankets!

09-02-2016, 05:23 PM	#11
leadfoot93 Camaro Fan Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Garnet Red Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NY Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	I got the Continental DWS06 tires the day after I got my car last December. I kept them on until the end of April then I put the Factory tires on MRR M228 Wheels. Where about in NY are you? Upstate or Down near the City/Long Island? __________________ Ordered: Garnet Red Tint coat 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS, Auto, NPP 1100 Status: 8/6/15 3800 Status: 10/13/15 VIN #116519 4200 Status: 12/19/15 Delivered : 12/28/15

09-02-2016, 05:30 PM	#12
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,450	Think the GY will have the same cracking problem as the 1LE tires of last gen? I don't plan on driving it, but will be stored outside. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

09-02-2016, 07:33 PM	#14
cigarfan Drives: 16' Camaro 2/SS BlackMosaic A/8 NPP Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SWFL Posts: 112	Here in SWFL, no changes to the tires. Would never give up the heated goodies, especially the steering wheel or seat. Actually, look forward to it come January...ish???

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