this is what happened to me when i tried to drive on the stock tires during bad weather. i was going about 30, tried to brake for a turn and lost control. hit like 9 things, completely fucked the front end and the side............
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wow that sucks

this happened today... im just wondering how much this shit is going to cost me ?

Ouch, that sucks. I already told my boss that if we get snow or ice around here, I'm not going to be able to make it in. The tires on the SS/SC aren't rated for mud or snow driving, and even if they were, I don't think I would want to risk still losing control and wrecking it anyway.

My neon (previous car) had all-season tires on it, and at 20mph it still lost traction and spun 180 into a guard rail 2 years ago. Not risking something like that again.

Try continentals, they feel like you dont have tires at all.

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ouch
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The Pirellis are scary in the snow,
I almost got in a wreck with mine and promptly put my Blizzaks on that weekend lol.


but .. with the number of panels you have damaged there... that's gonna be quite pricey to get all fixed up :(

Try continentals, they feel like you dont have tires at all.

^^ very true, in light rain they were horrible. i switched 2 17's and kumho's and there wonders. then added sme snow tires for my stockers and i can go through anything.

my insurance should cover this huh?

Hahahahah the bumper ripped in half!!!! What the hell did you hit that broke it like that?

BTW, guessing from the pictures its gonna at LEAST be $1500 i think.

Sorry about your crash, and driving on snow with the stock Pirelli's won't happen for me!!

the front was fucked by a fire hydrant........i completely ripped it out of the ground

that realy sux dude. im sure your insurance should cover it though.

First thing my wife bought when she gave me the SS/SC for Christmas....4 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22s 214/45VR18 on Black ASA wheels. Snow tires are the only way to go in the winter no matter what car you drive.....and I drive 76 miles (on way) to work.

Damn, your car is an animal taking out fire hydrants!!:lol:

looks like a street sign lodged under neath the car.

The insurance should pay for it as long as they don't find out that your pirellis aren't rated for snow. If they do I could see them giving you a lot of shit.

The insurance should pay for it as long as they don't find out that your pirellis aren't rated for snow. If they do I could see them giving you a lot of shit.

Well that can't give him a hard time with the tires. They are the *stock* tires GM installed.

Damn, your car is an animal taking out fire hydrants!!:lol:
yeah i onwed that hydrant and yes that is a sign under the side :lol:

yeah i onwed that hydrant and yes that is a sign under the side :lol:

wow. I guessed that one! :lol:

good news! the dealership by my house (friendly chev) is already on fixing my balt. :) they said it would be done next friday and i only have to pay my 500 dollar deductable for out of pocket expenses... not too bad considering the guy at the body shop there said it could be up to 8,000.00 in damage. i wonder if my insurance rates will go through the roof....

Good Kill on the street sign and the fire hydrant! Pwn them bitches!:twothumbs

Try continentals, they feel like you dont have tires at all.

had continentals on my vibe,they are the worst

I say 4.5-5 grand for repair

Well that can't give him a hard time with the tires. They are the *stock* tires GM installed.


wanna make a bet?

Not to be a dick or anything but your not suppose to turn and break at the same time....Do all your breaking before you turn....

wanna make a bet?

if the tire issue is mentioned ill just say the salesperson lied to me and told me they were great all season tires :cool:

Not to be a dick or anything but your not suppose to turn and break at the same time....Do all your breaking before you turn....

i wasnt breaking and turning at the same time. i was breaking to prepare for a turn and lost control

How bout you just buy a good set of winter tires so you can actually break and turn and make it into work?

Did the fire hydrant spray like in the movies?

Did the fire hydrant spray like in the movies?

nah it didnt ...... i was actually really disappointed

Get the bill from the city yet for taking out the fire hydrant and sign?

lol yea dont forget about ^

Get the bill from the city yet for taking out the fire hydrant and sign?

D'oh!

Just got to learn how to do winter driving lol.. I live up in the northeren ontario.. and i had no problems with my stocks 18s.. lol

That really sucks man. I just got my All season Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position I guess its a good thing they came in before we had any snow here.

Get the bill from the city yet for taking out the fire hydrant and sign?

Hahah , I was jus thinkin that . If there was a police report , he most likely wont see that end of it . Either you or your insurance will get a nice fat bill for that one . Sorry to hear about the accident . I lasted a week on the Pirelli's before I too freaked out . They are controllable to extent , but you have not one ounce of room for a emergency stop .

Hahah , I was jus thinkin that . If there was a police report , he most likely wont see that end of it . Either you or your insurance will get a nice fat bill for that one . Sorry to hear about the accident . I lasted a week on the Pirelli's before I too freaked out . They are controllable to extent , but you have not one ounce of room for a emergency stop .

well ive really learned my lesson. once the car is out of the shop its straight to steelies and winter tires.

dude i feel so bad when i get a scratch on my car it feels like the end of the world so i couldnt even imagine how that felt. :thumbsdow