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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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my car is THE **** in the snow. get some snow/ice tires, bro. like my Yokohama IceGuard tires or some Bridgestone Blizzaks. Believe me, it's a world of difference

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Boosted07SSSC
lol Indiana winters aren't that bad, I agree. But it just makes me laugh that everyone is on here saing that it is so hard. Most of the time the people who are having a hard time are people who are driving like it is 90 and sunny, when it is 9 and snowing.
na bro thats not it.


your just an idiot.

Originally Posted by poppagun
its not the car or the tires its the drivers
You always seemed smarter than that....

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by poppagun
its not the car or the tires its the drivers
wow, this is a rediculous statement. maybe you've been lucky so far. but saying that it's not the tires is insane. is it possible to drive in the snow on stockers? sure. is it ANYTHING like driving with winter tires? if you think so, then i worry for you.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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i didn't have a problem in the snow with my stock tires
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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all i can say is i have had no problems.

**** another guy at my work drives a mustang gt in the winter time.

I think it is easier to drive a manual in the winter than an auto
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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It all depends on where you live. If you want to sled ride down a hill in a 2900 lb car, then stockers are fine in my neighborhood. But you're NEVER getting back to your house . **** I've seen people with chains on struggle to get around my neighborhood. Stock Pirellis just wouldn't do.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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depends on what you call "snow" in your area too.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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If you learn throttle control... this car isn't that bad in the snow! But it does make me miss my Eclipse GSX though!
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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my SS S/C is better in the snow than my LS
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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also depends on what you call knowing how to drive in your area.

i think 8 inches of snow is plenty.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by an0malous
depends on what you call "snow" in your area too.
Exactly .
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Boosted07SSSC
also depends on what you call knowing how to drive in your area.

i think 8 inches of snow is plenty.
yeah, its just cuz some of you are such awesome drivers.
the rest of us are nubs and need snow tires

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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My parents' LS has shitty traction on snow with all seasons, I can only imagine how shitty the SS S/C is with SUMMER performance tires. They call them that for a reason by the way.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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im not going to lie to you the 1 time i took my car out in the snow i couldnt make it out of the drive way and hoped in my dd.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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37cm of the white **** in one day and I am cruising just fine. Dunlop M3's FTW. This car handles great in the snow and slides perfectly.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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well to all of you unable to drive your cobalts i am gald.

keep making mine even more rare.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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just get snows.... how can you complain when you are driving on summer tires, its your own fault it drives like ****. put on some snows and you will see how well it is.
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Old Dec 20, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by EEEEroc
just get snows.... how can you complain when you are driving on summer tires, its your own fault it drives like ****. put on some snows and you will see how well it is.
I agree I've got les schwab observe studless tires and they are great in the snow
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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lmao, these cars are terrible in snow! I decided to pull the SS out of storage since it was nice and dry today and take her for a quick spin. I could just barely(and when i say that i mean tires spinning, car not moving, until they found pavement) make it back up the driveway. I bet snowstorms are fun with the pirellis. Since i'm home from school and need the car for work I guess it's time to invest in some blizzaks. here's a pic of the driveway I could barely make it up (note that theres barely any snow and the cobalt still had a hard time)

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