Any C5 guys doing this? How? what tires etc.

 

Goodyear makes EMT (runflat) winter tires. Michelin Run Flats are all season.

To drive in snow over 3 inches, you really have to install a snowplow.

Good Luck.

 

snowplow, not a good thought for a corvette...

 

PM SNIDE. He's had been doing it for a few years.

 

I tried it the other day, and discovered that Pilot Sports are not the tire to do it with :-)

 

Not a good car to do it in. too much weight up front and too low in the front

 

Try this.

 

I daily drive mine in the snow/ice. I only do after the plow has been thru. I currently have Kuhmo Ecxtas on but the Avon all seasons were a better tire all around. I'd suggest them!

http://www.avontyresusa.com/tires/tech_m550_as.html

 

I'd advise against it

 

Have done it-- once!
Decided after that the Grand Am was a much better choice.
Wet roads are ok, but throw in a bit of snow and ice and its not pretty.
Can be done, yes, would do it if the other car is not running, but why take the chance if you have another option.

Chris

 

They made some advances with the C6, you can't deny this one

 

You are all either drunk, crazy,,,or rich! Mine stays in the garage

 

I would never take mine out in the snow, but that's just me I guess.

 

I don't know why it couldn't be done if you put some winter tires on it. I would recommend Blizzacks baised on experience with them on other cars.

My 1967 with the 435 hp engine was my daily driver through 5 Minnesota and Wisconsin winters when it was new. It survived, why wouldn't a C5?

 

...or VIPER

 

Drove mine home from work one day after getting caught in 3 inches of snow. Was not a fun time but it can be done.
If the active handeling light was not on seemed the ABS light was on.
If you have another car, take it, leave the vette in the garage.
On the other hand, a black vette does look great in the snow!!!


Chris

 

The day I picked up my new C5, it was snowing. Even with brand new everything, it was not a relaxing trip by any means. Even with just 1/2" - 1" of snow on my driveway with a bit of a grade, the C5 got stuck. I had to shovel to get it in my driveway.

You can buy dedicated snow tires for the C5, but it will still be a hand-full and you still have to out-manuever the other crazy people in DD's and crappy winter rats. In fact, for the price of Eagle EMT's on wheels with sensors, you could probably BUY a winter rat! With or without snow tires, I never plan to drive a Vette in the snow again.

Also, don't forget road salt will consume the skeleton of a C5... aluminum does corrode as does steel once the coating is broken. Salt will make the undercarriage look terrible as it slowly destroys it.

If you go for it, good luck and God's speed.

Chuck

 

Actually a lowered C5 Vette IS a snow plow .

 

Sure, why not?



Seriously, I don't drive my C5 in snow - that pic was taken when I bought my C5. However, I know a few guys here who drive their C5 in snow. With proper tires and calmness you should be fine.

 

Not a problem.

I like the ice the best...