Anyone drive their 1LE year-round in snowy states?

dmau9600 · 02-22-2017, 08:43 PM

Considering picking up a 1LE, but do not have room for three cars. I live in MN, where we get plenty of snow and harsh winters. So, the 1LE would be driven year-round when necessary.

Proper winter wheel/tire setup is a given, I am just curious how others have fared with this car in the winter (ground clearance, availability of winter wheels/tires, etc...)?

thewurzernator · 02-23-2017, 06:39 AM

drove mine this winter in Chicago, no issues, mounted 5th gen steel wheels and goodyear snows...

Rich S · 02-23-2017, 07:19 AM

I am in Wisconsin, no chance this car would make it in winter here. Just way to low. If you are always on plowed streets then no problem but I do country driving with snow drifts. They would destroy the front end

TJay74 · 02-23-2017, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by thewurzernator

drove mine this winter in Chicago, no issues, mounted 5th gen steel wheels and goodyear snows...

You sure this is a 1LE, the 1LE has 6 piston red calipers that are considerably larger than the standard 4 piston Brembo caliper the SS uses. That is going to limit the wheel selection some as to what you can run.

dmau9600 · 02-23-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich S

I am in Wisconsin, no chance this car would make it in winter here. Just way to low. If you are always on plowed streets then no problem but I do country driving with snow drifts. They would destroy the front end

I live in the city, and we have the wife's X3 for the bad stuff. Just need to be able to get around town when needed. I currently drive a GTI and previously had an M3 with winters, so I can't imagine the 1LE would be much different.

02fbody35th · 02-23-2017, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

You sure this is a 1LE, the 1LE has 6 piston red calipers that are considerably larger than the standard 4 piston Brembo caliper the SS uses. That is going to limit the wheel selection some as to what you can run.

He's got a v6 1le. Smaller brakes than the SS 1le

thewurzernator · 02-23-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

You sure this is a 1LE, the 1LE has 6 piston red calipers that are considerably larger than the standard 4 piston Brembo caliper the SS uses. That is going to limit the wheel selection some as to what you can run.

mine is a V6 1LE

FlashBang23 · 02-23-2017, 04:17 PM

Daily drive mine in Michigan, and have driven my last two 5.0s year round as well. I went out and purchased a new smaller set of 19" wheels for a winter setup and re-used a basically new set of winter tires from my Mustang (245/45/19) Sticking with that size my speedo is barely off and have had zero issue with driving in the cold/snow. All of that being said, I live in a very urban area and never have to deal with significant amounts of snow (had it out in 4-5 inches this year max). I could see clearance being an issue if you're in an area that doesnt get plowed quickly. For availability of winter setups, there are several wheels that will fit (just be careful of them fitting over the brakes) as well as tires. I went with some dunlops and they are awesome. I have blizzaks on my wife's Charger RT and honestly cant tell the difference. As far as the wheels are concerned, I am pretty sure we share the same bolt pattern as BMWs so there are several options....I got lucky and picked up a set of TSW Nurburgering wheels that were originally intended for a BMW.....guy backed out on them so I got like 30% off. My second option was buying a used set of 5th gen camaro ss wheels and winter tires. Locally several sets were available. I would think finding a setup that works would be super easy.

Sleeks · 02-23-2017, 08:15 PM

I daily my 1Le. Using Michelin pilot alpin tires. Slightly narrower than stock.

Sleeks · 02-23-2017, 08:16 PM

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kparker · 02-23-2017, 09:08 PM

Should have my 1LE SS in a couple of weeks and I already have the winter tires/wheels ordered and ready to put on. I wouldn't drive in deep snow but plowed roads should be fine here in Michigan. I purchased wheels with 20 mm offset so they should clear the brakes. If we ever get Winter here I'll let you know how it handles.

nate.the.great · 02-23-2017, 09:40 PM

I drove mine in snow with Pirelli PZero Nero all seasons while in Snow/Ice mode. There's no issue with traction, the problem is clearance. Driving in fresh snow is fine, the car can sort it all out. However, once the snow freezes overnight, there are frozen grooves/ruts in smaller roads that aren't plowed as often. I'm pretty we don't have enough clearance for those frozen ruts. On that day, my wife dropped me off at the bus station in her Honda Odyssey. Even the van scraped on some of that frozen snow.

bpang1234 · 02-24-2017, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dmau9600

I live in the city, and we have the wife's X3 for the bad stuff. Just need to be able to get around town when needed. I currently drive a GTI and previously had an M3 with winters, so I can't imagine the 1LE would be much different.

If you have a car you can use for the really bad snowfall, you'll be fine. If you have to attempt to drive on more than 6 inches of un-plowed you will be the one plowing the snow for everyone else.

Tomiboy · 02-24-2017, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sleeks

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Those wheels look nice!

02-22-2017, 08:43 PM	#1
dmau9600 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chico, CA / Saint Paul, MN Posts: 24	Anyone drive their 1LE year-round in snowy states? Considering picking up a 1LE, but do not have room for three cars. I live in MN, where we get plenty of snow and harsh winters. So, the 1LE would be driven year-round when necessary. Proper winter wheel/tire setup is a given, I am just curious how others have fared with this car in the winter (ground clearance, availability of winter wheels/tires, etc...)?

02-23-2017, 06:39 AM	#2
thewurzernator Drives: 2022 2SS 1LE RAPID BLUE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: WARRENVILLE ILLINOIS Posts: 136	drove mine this winter in Chicago, no issues, mounted 5th gen steel wheels and goodyear snows... Attached Images

02-23-2017, 04:17 PM	#8
FlashBang23 Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	Daily drive mine in Michigan, and have driven my last two 5.0s year round as well. I went out and purchased a new smaller set of 19" wheels for a winter setup and re-used a basically new set of winter tires from my Mustang (245/45/19) Sticking with that size my speedo is barely off and have had zero issue with driving in the cold/snow. All of that being said, I live in a very urban area and never have to deal with significant amounts of snow (had it out in 4-5 inches this year max). I could see clearance being an issue if you're in an area that doesnt get plowed quickly. For availability of winter setups, there are several wheels that will fit (just be careful of them fitting over the brakes) as well as tires. I went with some dunlops and they are awesome. I have blizzaks on my wife's Charger RT and honestly cant tell the difference. As far as the wheels are concerned, I am pretty sure we share the same bolt pattern as BMWs so there are several options....I got lucky and picked up a set of TSW Nurburgering wheels that were originally intended for a BMW.....guy backed out on them so I got like 30% off. My second option was buying a used set of 5th gen camaro ss wheels and winter tires. Locally several sets were available. I would think finding a setup that works would be super easy. __________________ 17 Summit White SS 1LE PDR / Borla S type Catback / XPEL Ultimate PPF

02-23-2017, 08:15 PM	#9
Sleeks Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 191	I daily my 1Le. Using Michelin pilot alpin tires. Slightly narrower than stock. __________________ -Brian Hyper Blue 1SS / 1LE

02-23-2017, 08:16 PM	#10
Sleeks Drives: None Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 191	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Brian Hyper Blue 1SS / 1LE

02-23-2017, 07:19 AM	#3
Rich S Drives: corvette Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wisconsin Posts: 41	I am in Wisconsin, no chance this car would make it in winter here. Just way to low. If you are always on plowed streets then no problem but I do country driving with snow drifts. They would destroy the front end

02-23-2017, 09:08 PM	#11
kparker Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Artic Blue Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 59	Should have my 1LE SS in a couple of weeks and I already have the winter tires/wheels ordered and ready to put on. I wouldn't drive in deep snow but plowed roads should be fine here in Michigan. I purchased wheels with 20 mm offset so they should clear the brakes. If we ever get Winter here I'll let you know how it handles. __________________ SS 1LE PDR Artic Blue (VBWZZJ ) ordered - 1/17/2017 1100 - 1/27/2017 3100 - 2/06/2017 TPW 2/27 3400 - 2/21/2017 TPW 2/27 4200 - 2/28/2017 Built 190751 delivered - 3/5/2017

02-23-2017, 09:40 PM	#12
nate.the.great Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Seattle Posts: 135	I drove mine in snow with Pirelli PZero Nero all seasons while in Snow/Ice mode. There's no issue with traction, the problem is clearance. Driving in fresh snow is fine, the car can sort it all out. However, once the snow freezes overnight, there are frozen grooves/ruts in smaller roads that aren't plowed as often. I'm pretty we don't have enough clearance for those frozen ruts. On that day, my wife dropped me off at the bus station in her Honda Odyssey. Even the van scraped on some of that frozen snow.

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