Snow + SS/TC + Stock Tires = NO
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Snow + SS/TC + Stock Tires = NO
To all the Canadian SS/TC owners out there (or anywhere that gets snow). This is an advanced warning of what's to come. Mother nature just gave us a sign. If there is snow on the ground and you have an SS/TC with stock tires, you will die. I pulled into the office parking lot and there was a thin layer of fresh snow on the ground. Even with such a small amount of snow I was very careful and still had the LOW TRACTION indicator flashing at me a few times...JUST PARKING THE CAR! Please make sure you go and get yourself some 17" wheels with decent winter rubber, you'll be happy you did. I bought the OEM 17's off a 2.4 Cobalt a few months ago and the winter rubber is arriving this week.
P.S. The OEM PSI boost gauge came in yesterday and with the help of the lovely Sean (ninja44), the install was quick and painless. Thanks you big asian man!
P.S. The OEM PSI boost gauge came in yesterday and with the help of the lovely Sean (ninja44), the install was quick and painless. Thanks you big asian man!
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LOL, of course man, this goes out to all the Cobalt owners but primarily to the SS/TC owners that are possibly debating on forking out the extra money for 17"+ wheels or even expensive 18" winter rubber. DO IT!!! No price is too high for safety. Don't try to be a hero with stock summer rubber.
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x2. I agree whole heartedly.
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great warning. too many people think they'll be fine running summer only tires in the winter.
i'm glad you found out with a tiny amount of snow and didn't get hurt. and damn, that's a nice color!
i'm glad you found out with a tiny amount of snow and didn't get hurt. and damn, that's a nice color!
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They will, by 2mm tho
You need a 3mm spacer. 5mm is sufficient enough. I ran a 3mm total gap on my sc between caliper and rim..
They make 17's that clear without spacers for cheap. This is a hot topic lately, its not a big problem we'll be ok
Next year I will have a beater full time. The 17's will get racing rubber..
You need a 3mm spacer. 5mm is sufficient enough. I ran a 3mm total gap on my sc between caliper and rim..
They make 17's that clear without spacers for cheap. This is a hot topic lately, its not a big problem we'll be ok
Next year I will have a beater full time. The 17's will get racing rubber..
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snow tires are indeed a requirement....blizzaks do the cougar good, ws-50 i believe they're called have done me right for 4 years, this year i think i'll be doin 2 new fronts with an actual speed rating and seein how that goes.
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What 17's ? The SS 2.4? I think there is even a photo around here showing them clearing the brembo's if I recall correctly. There was 2 sets that cleared mine, I will get photos of my set up when done.
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/wheels-tires-96/2-4-ss-wheels-tc-138783/
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i said they wont fit because of this thread. i was tryin to sell my wheels to a TC owner but they would fit and i wasnt gonna lie to him
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=138783
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=138783
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i do have to agree the right rubber is key but thats only half of it
the loss nut behind the wheel is the rest and you cant just get driving experience it is earned
i will say a lil dirt track racing does help
the loss nut behind the wheel is the rest and you cant just get driving experience it is earned
i will say a lil dirt track racing does help