Winter Mod Review
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Winter Mod Review
I took the C7 for a quick spin around the neighbor hood in 1-2" of snow, amazed how well it drove even up some steep hills.
Kudos to GM for building a very capable car, even in the snow.
Kudos to GM for building a very capable car, even in the snow.
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I've taken mine out every day except one since I've gotten it. I've driven it in rain, in large puddles, in light snow (0.5"), and heavy snow (3-4"), and it has yet to disappoint.
I've taken my old car (2001 TA WS/6) out in the same snow (same day) and it faired much worse.
Both cars had winter tires on them. The TA is outfitted with Blizzaks, and the vette has Pirelli Sottozeros. After the first couple of comparisons, I don't even take the TA out anymore unless I need a 3rd seat.
First snow:
I've taken my old car (2001 TA WS/6) out in the same snow (same day) and it faired much worse.
Both cars had winter tires on them. The TA is outfitted with Blizzaks, and the vette has Pirelli Sottozeros. After the first couple of comparisons, I don't even take the TA out anymore unless I need a 3rd seat.
First snow:
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Good to know the C7 will do well in the snow.
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The back seems to want to creep out less than any rear wheel drive car I've driven before. It is not non-existant, but whether it is the stability control, the traction control, Z-51 e-Diff, or the balanced weight, my vette was doing better than most SUVs, 4 wheel drive vehicles, and a mustang that was hilariously having issues in the one major snow fest we've had so far. That said, it IS a rear wheel drive vehicle, so if you aren't used to driving rear wheel drive cars in the snow, it'll take some getting used to, but if you are used to driving rear wheel drive cars in the snow, it'll make you giggle like a school girl at just how easy the car makes it.
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From my order:
Qty Size and Description
2 245/35R-19 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 240 XL
2 285/30R-20 Pirelli Winter Sottozero 240 XL
This was for a Z51, the sizes would be different for a non-Z51. Here is a nice picture of my car @tirerack:
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Even with my tire rack covers on the wheels I would not even try to carry them even two at a time for fear of messing up the interior.
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I doubt it. I would not even try. That's why I love my SUV which can ferry 4 tires/wheels back and forth to my shop for easy on/off work. Of course there are lots of DIY out there.
Even with my tire rack covers on the wheels I would not even try to carry them even two at a time for fear of messing up the interior.
Even with my tire rack covers on the wheels I would not even try to carry them even two at a time for fear of messing up the interior.