Winter driving

zts1986 · 11-11-2019, 07:46 PM

Who else is in a snowy climate and drives their 2.0T throughout the winter? Had my first real test today on the way home from work. No snow tires, no sand bags in back...just the stock 18" all-seasons. She handled beautifully. The Stabilitrak really does a fantastic job of keeping the back end in line.

HCI2000SS · 11-11-2019, 07:58 PM

We got about 6" of snow here in Michigan today, and I was surprised how well my 18 V6 did, even with the 20" wheels and low profile tires. Definitely going with some Blizzaks on my 18's though. From what I've heard Buffalo gets a lot of snow as well. I'd definitely invest in some winter tires being where you're at

Camaro_QC · 11-11-2019, 08:29 PM

They put too much rocks and salt on the roads here that I store it for the winter. Too bad I'd love to try it in the snow!

18i4m6 · 11-11-2019, 11:17 PM

I tucked mine away in the barn... cat jumped on it and tried to hang on the front fender, failed and scratched it. Lol at least it's black and easy to wax/buff. That was day 1 lol

Evil-Bee-NH · 11-12-2019, 01:59 AM

A good set of winter tires even a mediocre set will be more then enough I've gone 3 winters going on 4 this year with zero issues. I even got stuck going around a car that couldn't make it up a steep hill and was sliding slowly backwards from a dead stop on the same incline. Weight in the rear isn't needed if you keep a full tank of gas but throwing some emergency traction aid in the back couldn't hurt and it's good to help the less fortunate given the chance.

wookwook · 11-12-2019, 06:05 AM

nice. thanks. I just put my oem eagle sportd back on, debating on the rear snows. on the coast its a little less snowy, more like slushy. looking into a cheaper set of rubbers.

zts1986 · 11-12-2019, 08:49 AM

Got 10” of snow and this morning the roads had 3-4” of slop in them. She handled just fine on the stock 18” all-seasons.

Prettiest car at the office today (well, most days, but especially today).

zts1986 · 11-12-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_QC

They put too much rocks and salt on the roads here that I store it for the winter. Too bad I'd love to try it in the snow!

They salt like hell here, as well, but I just don't have the space currently for a second car (or the funds, really). Hopefully next season.

wookwook · 11-12-2019, 09:14 AM

whats the sticker?

zts1986 · 11-12-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wookwook

whats the sticker?

Unlimited car wash pass...$20/month.

protovack · 11-21-2019, 08:00 PM

sorry to interrupt the thread, but for some reason Red Hot just looks really good against the snow white background in that picture

zts1986 · 11-26-2019, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by protovack

sorry to interrupt the thread, but for some reason Red Hot just looks really good against the snow white background in that picture

I think so too

MasterSiconis · 02-14-2020, 09:52 PM

My camaro is my daily driver, and where I am I dont get tons and tons of snow, but a decent amount of slush and ice...i have the cheapest winter tires and rims money could buy (sailuns i think) and it drives like a champ. Way better than my old pickup, and better than my older diesel jetta.

Only complaint is every now and then i try to spin the ass end out...you know, for...tactical parking...
Anyway if i dont remember to put the drive mode in sport, stabilitrack flatout wont let me do it. Stops the throttle.

Awesome system, im pretty happy with it

sadpanda · 02-16-2020, 07:44 AM

Been winter driving 6MT ATS for 3 years now. PS-AS/3s are my goto tire but running 245/40-17s with the way I drive is getting expensive and invariably I end up going into the winter with bald back tires.

I got a full set of Sumitomo snow tires this year in the stick 225/45-17 and they only trump the AS-3s in deep slush and maybe lateral grip, both of which are probably thanks to the extreme tread depth.

The AS/3s fall off pretty badly towards the end of tread like but they absolutely crush the sumitomos in the wet.

Also, I attempted a spirited run a few days ago and managed to overheat the sumitomos (couple 100+>35 sections of S curve) in high 20 degree weather. Very lively for a minute or two until they cooled back down. I should probably check the speed rating...

11-11-2019, 07:46 PM	#1
zts1986 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2.0T Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 330	Winter driving Who else is in a snowy climate and drives their 2.0T throughout the winter? Had my first real test today on the way home from work. No snow tires, no sand bags in back...just the stock 18" all-seasons. She handled beautifully. The Stabilitrak really does a fantastic job of keeping the back end in line.

11-11-2019, 08:29 PM	#3
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	They put too much rocks and salt on the roads here that I store it for the winter. Too bad I'd love to try it in the snow! __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

11-11-2019, 11:17 PM	#4
18i4m6 Drives: 2018 I4 M6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 50	I tucked mine away in the barn... cat jumped on it and tried to hang on the front fender, failed and scratched it. Lol at least it's black and easy to wax/buff. That was day 1 lol __________________ Black 2018 Camaro LS M6 Tinted/blackout paint everywhere/debadged Catted Mishimoto downpipe Mishimoto CAI MBRP V6 axleback exhaust Jacfab/BNR Boostolator Racechip RS Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's Onstar tracking removal - pending

11-12-2019, 01:59 AM	#5
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	A good set of winter tires even a mediocre set will be more then enough I've gone 3 winters going on 4 this year with zero issues. I even got stuck going around a car that couldn't make it up a steep hill and was sliding slowly backwards from a dead stop on the same incline. Weight in the rear isn't needed if you keep a full tank of gas but throwing some emergency traction aid in the back couldn't hurt and it's good to help the less fortunate given the chance. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

11-12-2019, 08:49 AM	#7
zts1986 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1LT 2.0T Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 330	Got 10” of snow and this morning the roads had 3-4” of slop in them. She handled just fine on the stock 18” all-seasons. Prettiest car at the office today (well, most days, but especially today). Attached Images

11-11-2019, 07:58 PM	#2
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	We got about 6" of snow here in Michigan today, and I was surprised how well my 18 V6 did, even with the 20" wheels and low profile tires. Definitely going with some Blizzaks on my 18's though. From what I've heard Buffalo gets a lot of snow as well. I'd definitely invest in some winter tires being where you're at

11-12-2019, 06:05 AM	#6
wookwook Drives: 18 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NH Posts: 698	nice. thanks. I just put my oem eagle sportd back on, debating on the rear snows. on the coast its a little less snowy, more like slushy. looking into a cheaper set of rubbers.

11-12-2019, 09:14 AM	#9
wookwook Drives: 18 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NH Posts: 698	whats the sticker?

11-21-2019, 08:00 PM	#11
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	sorry to interrupt the thread, but for some reason Red Hot just looks really good against the snow white background in that picture

02-14-2020, 09:52 PM	#13
MasterSiconis Drives: 2018 Camaro LS 2.0t Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 4	My camaro is my daily driver, and where I am I dont get tons and tons of snow, but a decent amount of slush and ice...i have the cheapest winter tires and rims money could buy (sailuns i think) and it drives like a champ. Way better than my old pickup, and better than my older diesel jetta. Only complaint is every now and then i try to spin the ass end out...you know, for...tactical parking... Anyway if i dont remember to put the drive mode in sport, stabilitrack flatout wont let me do it. Stops the throttle. Awesome system, im pretty happy with it Attached Images __________________ 2018 LS 2.0T ZZP Cold air intake, Mishimoto cat-back exhaust Mishimoto catch cans

02-16-2020, 07:44 AM	#14
sadpanda Drives: 2014 ATS 2.0T 6MT Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: ohio Posts: 66	Been winter driving 6MT ATS for 3 years now. PS-AS/3s are my goto tire but running 245/40-17s with the way I drive is getting expensive and invariably I end up going into the winter with bald back tires. I got a full set of Sumitomo snow tires this year in the stick 225/45-17 and they only trump the AS-3s in deep slush and maybe lateral grip, both of which are probably thanks to the extreme tread depth. The AS/3s fall off pretty badly towards the end of tread like but they absolutely crush the sumitomos in the wet. Also, I attempted a spirited run a few days ago and managed to overheat the sumitomos (couple 100+>35 sections of S curve) in high 20 degree weather. Very lively for a minute or two until they cooled back down. I should probably check the speed rating...

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