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12-25-2012, 11:10 PM
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 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: May 2012
Location: Arkansas
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Snow... In Arkansas?
Hey guys, so lets face it, Arkansas RARELY gets snow, but we did get a white Christmas, which is great! I don't have snow tires, just the P-Zeros that come on the SS. Should I risk it tomorrow morning for work or call in? Previously to the Camaro I owned an Altima and it slid a lot. I know that a lot wouldn't take it out because a lot leave it in the garage, but when it is your only mode of transportation, I don't have much of a choice!
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12-25-2012, 11:15 PM
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Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: long island NY
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Don't even move it....trust me
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12-25-2012, 11:24 PM
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You'll be all over the road. I would start practicing my cough for the call in. I was praying for no snow this year, but it looks like I'll be going to Firestone tomorrow.
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12-25-2012, 11:33 PM
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Drives: 2010 Silver SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
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Leave it..we still have more coming over night lol tomorrow is going to be horrible. Thankfully I don't go back to work until the 2nd of jan and it'll be melted by then
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12-26-2012, 12:42 AM
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Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
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I live in northwest Arkansas (Bentonville) and they said we where going to get snow, but it missed us by about 30 miles south. Very disappointed! I really wanted to take the kids out sledding tomorrow.
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12-26-2012, 12:45 AM
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Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
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Also, I planed on walking to work if needed! It's only six miles.
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12-26-2012, 12:48 AM
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You CAN drive it, but Id highly suggest not to. I drove mine last winter on P-Zero's only because I had to. You bet I only drove it when I absolutely needed to though if it snowed, its a handful when its 10 degrees out and the road is covered in snow, ice and slush.
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12-26-2012, 01:17 AM
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Drives: ETMC built 700+hp Twin Turbo LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Killeen, TX
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Its not worth it, just call in.
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12-26-2012, 01:24 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS, 1973 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Springfield, IL
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I got caught in a light dusting of snow last year with about 13,000 miles on my PZero's. Long story short, I felt lucky to make it home. Buy a new set of tires and you should be good to go! |
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12-26-2012, 07:43 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: May 2012
Location: Arkansas
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Thanks guys! That answers the question. I just don't see the point in buying new tires living where I do. It's difficult to justify the purchase for 1 snow a year, if that!
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12-26-2012, 08:00 AM
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Don't do it!
I lived in AR for four years, back in the late 80s. We had a freak snowstorm of almost 12" and I (being from upstate NY) decided to ride around in my 4x4 Toyota pickup to have some fun. In a two hour period, I pulled four cars and one truck out of ditches. People in AR don't know how to drive in snow! You will be risking your safety and that of your Camaro. Stay home - the snow will probably be gone in a day or so.
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12-26-2012, 08:09 AM
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Drives: 2011 Cyber Gray 2SS 6 speed Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Chelmsford MA
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I live in Northern Massachusetts and last a week we did not have snow the roads were dry. It was 35 degrees but I took my car out. I hit the gas from a stop light not hard but with a little enthusiasm and the rear end broke loose and wagged all over the place. The P zeros I guess are horrible under 44 degrees when the asphalt is cold. So I can only imagine how bad they are in snow.
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12-26-2012, 11:06 AM
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Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Central Arkansas
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where in Arkansas are you at? and I wouldnt do it i would try to get another ride or call in..there could be ALOT of snow on the road still depending where you are....
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12-26-2012, 03:45 PM
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I called in today, not worth it considering I cant get out of my garage.
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