Anyone use Snow Tires?
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I don't drive my C5 in the winter. But I've used snow tires on other vehicles. They will make a noticeable difference (vs most all-season or summer-only), but a rear-wheel sports car will still always perform poorly in the snow.
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I've never ran snow tires on my vette but in the winter i run Bridgstone Blizzack tires on my 2010 Charger Rt and they are awesome in the snow or ice. If you could get these tires in the right sizes you will not disappointed with them. The major limiting factor with driving a C5 in the snow will be ride height and tires imo.
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Snow tires!!?? You mean drive your car in the snow and salt?? 
No no no no, buy a cheap winter car as suggested and save your 'Vette! 
The "Vette would be terrible in the snow anyway.
No no no no, buy a cheap winter car as suggested and save your 'Vette! The "Vette would be terrible in the snow anyway.
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If space is your problem find a place that stores cars for the winter. There are several, many of them offering heat and, for a little extra money, juice for a trickle charger. I used Vault Motor Storage last winter. Since then I have added storage capacity at my house and don't need them, but your car will be safe there.
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If space is your problem find a place that stores cars for the winter. There are several, many of them offering heat and, for a little extra money, juice for a trickle charger. I used Vault Motor Storage last winter. Since then I have added storage capacity at my house and don't need them, but your car will be safe there.
I would never buy a Corvette that had been driven in the winter. Most people wouldn't.