Driving in the snow
02-13-2019, 08:53 PM
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Oh, I get it now, you want to add those chrome brake pad covers to try to make my car a show car LOL.... that's funny
Last edited by Evil-Twin; 02-13-2019 at 08:55 PM.
02-13-2019, 10:06 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
Ride height can be a problem never drove the z06 much in snow but this is me trying to use my my 911turbo to clear my driveway
02-13-2019, 10:36 PM
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chasboy (02-14-2019)
02-13-2019, 10:55 PM
#26
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And another thing
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
02-14-2019, 12:21 AM
#27
Racer
And another thing
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
02-14-2019, 01:17 AM
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And another thing
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
Nothing like taking your Vette out in a very large slippery snowy parking lot with no hidden curbs or islands anywhere to practice car control.
It's like your own private skid pad, turn all the traction/stability control off and get some over steer/under steer happening and figure out how to regain control.
Most of us practice till we get it right-- the real thing to do is keep practicing it until you can't get it wrong.
You never know when you'll really need that skill.
And it's a blast and no real wear on your tires.
It's always best in a fresh snowfall.
After reading this, I really am a Geezer. There is no doubt.
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chasboy (02-15-2019)
02-14-2019, 07:31 AM
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Team Owner
02-14-2019, 07:46 AM
#30
Drifting
Serious question - what would be the best tires to put on the stock C5 wheels for snow? I'm about to replace the wheels with some new Crays and am toying with the idea of putting tires on the old wheels just for winter. I know about salt, and don't want to expose my car to it, but leaving it in storage for 1/3 of the year doesn't appeal to me either.
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chasboy (02-15-2019)
02-14-2019, 11:46 AM
#33
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Serious question - what would be the best tires to put on the stock C5 wheels for snow? I'm about to replace the wheels with some new Crays and am toying with the idea of putting tires on the old wheels just for winter. I know about salt, and don't want to expose my car to it, but leaving it in storage for 1/3 of the year doesn't appeal to me either.
02-14-2019, 12:11 PM
#34
Instructor
2nd Tire Rack
I've got 10 cars ranging from the 2 Vettes, 2 Porsches, 2 Miata's, A CTS (not a V-it's my Geezer car), a couple of SUV's and a Honda Odyssey-
I track 3-of these cars and drive the crap out of the others.
One of the few things I've learned is besides the idiot behind the wheel the tires on the wheel are the 2nd most important factor.
Before buying any tires I check out TR (and I buy a lot of tires)
First thing I look at are the mfg specs
For my street cars I look at the reviews for the tires I'm considering
But, I consider only the ones:
driven in a climate similar to mine
have at least 5000 miles on those tires
on a car as close to mine in performance as possible
Then, once I've narrowed those down I search for reviews of those tires by professionals such as the reviews by TR as well as the various car magazines.
Often they will have head to head comparisons of the exact tires I'm considering.
Choosing tires for all my cars is my part time job.
People underestimate the importance of that small patch of rubber that keeps your vehicle going where you want it to
I've got 10 cars ranging from the 2 Vettes, 2 Porsches, 2 Miata's, A CTS (not a V-it's my Geezer car), a couple of SUV's and a Honda Odyssey-
I track 3-of these cars and drive the crap out of the others.
One of the few things I've learned is besides the idiot behind the wheel the tires on the wheel are the 2nd most important factor.
Before buying any tires I check out TR (and I buy a lot of tires)
First thing I look at are the mfg specs
For my street cars I look at the reviews for the tires I'm considering
But, I consider only the ones:
driven in a climate similar to mine
have at least 5000 miles on those tires
on a car as close to mine in performance as possible
Then, once I've narrowed those down I search for reviews of those tires by professionals such as the reviews by TR as well as the various car magazines.
Often they will have head to head comparisons of the exact tires I'm considering.
Choosing tires for all my cars is my part time job.
People underestimate the importance of that small patch of rubber that keeps your vehicle going where you want it to
Last edited by mwestc5; 02-14-2019 at 12:18 PM.
02-14-2019, 01:05 PM
#35
Instructor
Serious question - what would be the best tires to put on the stock C5 wheels for snow? I'm about to replace the wheels with some new Crays and am toying with the idea of putting tires on the old wheels just for winter. I know about salt, and don't want to expose my car to it, but leaving it in storage for 1/3 of the year doesn't appeal to me either.
02-15-2019, 09:42 AM
#36
Melting Slicks
I got stuck in a major storm years ago when my '72 was my DD - as long as I kept moving I was OK - but had major problems with (1) snow getting piled up in front of the wide tires and (2) getting high-centered and losing traction...
02-15-2019, 02:32 PM
#37
Team Owner
I'd be willing to bet, however, that your '72 had tires with a tread width that was about 50% of a current Corvette's. That makes a HUGE difference. Narrow tires cut through the snow, while wide tires either slide over it, or get pushed around by it.
02-15-2019, 04:29 PM
#38
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chasboy (02-15-2019)
02-15-2019, 07:02 PM
#39
Drifting
Thread Starter
Here's some more info on snow tires on a 'vette
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...winter-safety/
And then there's this one, almost too painful to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=177486455628089
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...winter-safety/
And then there's this one, almost too painful to watch.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=177486455628089
Last edited by mrlmd; 02-15-2019 at 07:05 PM.
02-16-2019, 10:20 AM
#40
Instructor
Northwoods of Wisconsin here. Anything over 3.5-4" of snow is limit before you just pack it into radiator intake.
I run 225/55/17 on stock fronts and 245/50/18 on C6 fronts out back. Xice tires.
Last edited by 3musky3; 02-16-2019 at 10:36 AM.