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The Fixer · 12-16-2010, 02:49 PM

Do all that you mentioned, and try to practice 2nd gear starts, or short-shifting from 1st to 2nd so you don't spin the tires as much. Back in '85 my dad bought a new 2.8/5-speed Camaro and he was able to get around pretty well that way, and did for 7 years. IMO, snow tires are a worthy investment if you have to go far every day. If you only have a short commute on decent roads, GOOD all-season tires should be fine. I've DD'd quite a few RWD cars over the years and never ran snow tires, but I've never had a major commute (my job is 10 miles away). The list includes a '76 Monte Carlo, '96 Impala SS, '87 Monte SS, and an '86 Cutlass.

12-16-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
The Fixer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 3,047 iTrader: (5)	Do all that you mentioned, and try to practice 2nd gear starts, or short-shifting from 1st to 2nd so you don't spin the tires as much. Back in '85 my dad bought a new 2.8/5-speed Camaro and he was able to get around pretty well that way, and did for 7 years. IMO, snow tires are a worthy investment if you have to go far every day. If you only have a short commute on decent roads, GOOD all-season tires should be fine. I've DD'd quite a few RWD cars over the years and never ran snow tires, but I've never had a major commute (my job is 10 miles away). The list includes a '76 Monte Carlo, '96 Impala SS, '87 Monte SS, and an '86 Cutlass. __________________ Seeya, Steve R. in North Jersey '16 Go-Mango Dodge Charger R/T. It's so good to be back in a V8-powered, RWD car! Former Toy - '88 Monte SS - had lots of mods...