Got Snow Tires Installed On My Car Today

Zack46 · 12-21-2015, 05:06 PM

I called tirerack.com last Monday and ordered 18" Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 XL snow tires, size 245/50/R18 to go along with 18" Sport Edition Bright Silver Rims. They arrived Wednesday. Could not believe how quickly they got here. I got them installed today at my dealership. They look real nice. Wish I didn't have to swap out the 20" tires and waited a little longer, because up here in Cleveland it is still 45 degrees outside today and no snow in sight. BUT, better safe than sorry. We always get hit with snow. So, I'm sure its coming. It's just a different look to the car with 18" snow tires versus the 20" all weathers on the car.

I will just have to get used to the look of a smaller tire on my hyper blue.

But, on the bright side it is only 3 more months till spring, at least in Cleveland, anyway. So, come April 1st the 20s ARE going back ON!!!!

fastball · 12-21-2015, 05:12 PM

Nice! Can you give a review of the handling difference between them? I'll be doing the same thing when I get my SS.

Are you on the east or west side? I'm in North Olmsted so I'm safely away from the snowbelt lol!

pkssauce · 12-21-2015, 05:16 PM

Nice! What was the rim size? (Width, bolts, offsets)

Zack46 · 12-21-2015, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastball

Nice! Can you give a review of the handling difference between them? I'll be doing the same thing when I get my SS.

Are you on the east or west side? I'm in North Olmsted so I'm safely away from the snowbelt lol!

I'm in North Olmsted, too! WOW, its a small world.

GMGP5X · 12-21-2015, 05:32 PM

They look good Zack! Looks like there is plenty of clearance from the calipers.

i007spectre · 12-21-2015, 06:02 PM

Wonder if these would work with an SS.

Tr6 · 12-21-2015, 06:07 PM

Looks good!

oachalon · 12-21-2015, 06:16 PM

I was thinking to myself, the 20's go back on April 1st in Cleveland? Then i saw North Olmsted and it all made sense. I live in mentor, so i guess bring on the snow.........hopefully not.

What dealership did you get your car from?

bybcous · 12-21-2015, 06:42 PM

Nice.

Zack46 · 12-21-2015, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oachalon

I was thinking to myself, the 20's go back on April 1st in Cleveland? Then i saw North Olmsted and it all made sense. I live in mentor, so i guess bring on the snow.........hopefully not.

What dealership did you get your car from?

Pat O' Brien Chevrolet - Westlake

paul84043 · 12-21-2015, 08:42 PM

I couldn't bring myself to put 18's on my SS for winter. I know I probably should have, but in reality, I have a Jeep for when things get ugly.
I stuck with stock gen5 five spoke black 20". they still look good and I don't have to stare at "Not my cool wheels and tires" for 4 or 5 months.
Put on Michelin X-Ice in 275/45/20's all around.

Whis · 12-22-2015, 01:18 PM

Can you link directly to the rims you bought?

pkssauce · 12-22-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whis

Can you link directly to the rims you bought?

+1 to this please

Rock-It Man · 12-22-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

Wonder if these would work with an SS.

Check with Tire Rack. They may not fit over the Brembos.

At least, that is the case on my Camaro 5.

12-21-2015, 05:06 PM	#1
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	Got Snow Tires Installed On My Car Today I called tirerack.com last Monday and ordered 18" Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 XL snow tires, size 245/50/R18 to go along with 18" Sport Edition Bright Silver Rims. They arrived Wednesday. Could not believe how quickly they got here. I got them installed today at my dealership. They look real nice. Wish I didn't have to swap out the 20" tires and waited a little longer, because up here in Cleveland it is still 45 degrees outside today and no snow in sight. BUT, better safe than sorry. We always get hit with snow. So, I'm sure its coming. It's just a different look to the car with 18" snow tires versus the 20" all weathers on the car. I will just have to get used to the look of a smaller tire on my hyper blue. But, on the bright side it is only 3 more months till spring, at least in Cleveland, anyway. So, come April 1st the 20s ARE going back ON!!!! Attached Images __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

12-21-2015, 05:16 PM	#3
pkssauce Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 535	Nice! What was the rim size? (Width, bolts, offsets) __________________ Ordered: 2SS Nightfall Gray, NPP, MRC, navi, auto, low gloss black wheels, black bowties TCFCB4 1000: 12/08/2015 2000: 12/08/2015 3000: 12/10/2015 3000: 12/12/2105 - TPW 1/11/2016 3100: 12/18/2015 - TPW 1/18/2016 3300: 12/23/2015 - TPW 1/11/2016 3400: 12/24/2015 3800: 01/19/2016 4300: 01/20/2016, 4200: 1/28/2016, 4300: 1/29/2016, 4B00: 1/30/2016, 4200: 2/7/2016 (train), 4800: 2/19/2016, 5000: 2/22/2016, 6000: 2/25/2016

12-21-2015, 05:32 PM	#5
GMGP5X Drives: 2011 2LT RS VR 2008 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florissant,Mo Posts: 580 View My Garage	They look good Zack! Looks like there is plenty of clearance from the calipers. __________________ 2LT RS VR / ARK DTS Cat back exhaust / Roto-Fab CAI / RPI stealth mud guards /Defender works billet chrome door sills/ DIY painted engine cover, trunk corners, and brake rotors / RX catch can / Team LLT badges. Team LLT

12-21-2015, 06:02 PM	#6
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	Wonder if these would work with an SS. __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS. Hyper Blue, Ceramic White, Auto, MRC, and NPP. 1100 - 9/25 2000 - 9/28 3000 - 9/30 3100 - 10/27 3300 - 10/28 3400 - 10/29 TPW 11/09 3800 - 11/10 4300 - 11/24 4B00 - 11/25 4200 - 12/5 5000 - 12/7 6000 - 12/11

12-21-2015, 06:07 PM	#7
Tr6 The Dogfather Drives: #1 off the line for a customer. '16 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Andover, KS Posts: 2,621	Looks good! __________________ 2SS, Garnet Red with Adrenalin red, NPP, MRC M6 coupe #33 off the line #1 order for Customer. Build thread HERE! Story of my delivery HERE!

12-21-2015, 05:12 PM	#2
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Nice! Can you give a review of the handling difference between them? I'll be doing the same thing when I get my SS. Are you on the east or west side? I'm in North Olmsted so I'm safely away from the snowbelt lol!

12-21-2015, 06:16 PM	#8
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	I was thinking to myself, the 20's go back on April 1st in Cleveland? Then i saw North Olmsted and it all made sense. I live in mentor, so i guess bring on the snow.........hopefully not. What dealership did you get your car from? __________________ 2010 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Edelbrock E-Force Supercharger, 3.00" Pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Stainless Power LT Headers, LPE Dual Fuel Pump, ID850's, Custom Grind Cam, Katzkin Leather/Suede Interior 630RWHP mustang dyno.

12-21-2015, 06:42 PM	#9
bybcous Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: hampton roads Posts: 2,763	Nice. __________________ 1ss/Auto-Hyper Blue acs carbon flash spoiler, bmr springs, gm clear tails. Texas speed cam, 223/227 .635/.635 116 LSA, Kooks Long Tube Headers with green cats, MSD Atomic Air Force Intake, CAI Cold Air Intake, QTP cutouts. 503 hp Best so far 11.5 at 123 with a 1.83 60ft. BMR lower and upper trailing arms and upper control arms,E85 DELIVERED 12/29/15 http://youtube.com/bybcous " no talking only racing on my youtube"

12-21-2015, 08:42 PM	#11
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I couldn't bring myself to put 18's on my SS for winter. I know I probably should have, but in reality, I have a Jeep for when things get ugly. I stuck with stock gen5 five spoke black 20". they still look good and I don't have to stare at "Not my cool wheels and tires" for 4 or 5 months. Put on Michelin X-Ice in 275/45/20's all around.

12-22-2015, 01:18 PM	#12
Whis Drives: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas, soon! Posts: 995	Can you link directly to the rims you bought?

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