I was told that there isn't enough clearance to run chains on my Firehawk RFs. So, what's the deal?

It's a joke. :D

Actually, there are some cable "chains" and "snow sox" that are claimed to work on the C6. I'm suspicious. But my experience is that if you can't get through on A/S tires, then it really is time to park it.

The answer to this question is very simple. Don't! :toetap:

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My tip is, Just dont drive a Corvette in the snow. I have done it but its real tricky. I found that on days when I took the car to work it started out as a clear day. Then the snow came in. My Office was on 109th. My home was on 45th. About 64 blocks on a straight drive. I found that if I kept moving and didnt stop that was my best chance for getting home. Stopping was the worst thing that could happen. The usual problem was usually somebody else ahead of me or to the side of me doing something dumb or stupid and it caused me to do something I didnt want to do. When I came to a red light I had to judge my timing so it was green when I got there. I have never wanted to drive a Corvette in the snow. Its just pretty much a losing thing. It also depends on the depth of the snow. Anything more than a couple of inches, well, you are probably not going to make it very far. Good Luck ...

For those of you successful snow drivers I have a question...Where do I mount the 10 point buck I just killed in the upper peninsula for the drive home?

Tie it across the roof as we do in Pennsylvania! :thumbs:

Other drivers are always a problem, whether you are in a Corvette or a Mack truck! :eek: And those of us who have driven them in the snow agree with you that 2 - 3" is about it. :yesnod:

If you have a base Corvette with a good A/S or winter tires, the car will go, but you must know how to drive a rear-wheel drive car. Most of us "older" folks grew up driving those cars, while the younger gen raised on front-wheel drive cars may/will struggle.

If I don't have to go, I won't. However if I'm out and a bit comes down, I'll get home as safely as if in one of my other cars.:thumbs:

Those with GS models and above gotta park 'em though as I'm not aware of appropriate tires for snowy driving. JMHO. :cheers:

Bottom Line: Any more than 2 inches of snow on the Vette, don't even bother to clean it off. Your not going any where. I did drive my C5 in the snow, but i worked nights and at 2:30 AM the streets were plowed but snow covered and no one on the road and only a few miles to home. I could not even imagine driving a Vette in rush hour traffic and snowing. If you want a real challenge try driving a 87 Buick G/N in the snow.

If I had to drive a Corvette in the snow I would not own one, pure and simple. It's not the ice and snow as much as what the salt and sand will do to the body and aluminum suspension parts of our cars. The fiberglass bodies literally get sandblasted, especially the widebodies. I'm paired up with an Audi Quattro that fits the New England Winters to a tee.

Drive around in reverse only. (rear camera handy)

Not a bad drive on my hankook evo 12 tires. Usually I don't head out on the day of a storm but if I'm out and it's snowing...it's not too big of a deal. Most of the concern is other drivers losing their cool and sliding into me.

I use the vette as a daily driver and I rarely am forced to stay home.....

Tri state new York area two years ago had the worst snowfall for the season in 100 years.

I think I was trapped at home two mYbe three days ...and honestly...no matter what I would have been driving... I probably would have stayed home any way...

Use common sense and your good to go with a vette as a daily driver all year round. Imo

In the Winter I won't even pull the Vette out of the garage until the sunplow has cleared our road.

Just drive around like you normally would...it's a Vette! When you come to a light just slam on the breaks and do not worry it has Traction Control.

?? Like you would know. :D

If you slam on the breaks, I think you will brake your car. :lol:

A sane post from another Corvette owner who knows how to enjoy a car. :thumbs:

To those who park them for six months, that's OK too. :cheers: