LTZ to SS
#1
LTZ to SS
Its been a little over a week now from finally getting a 2006 Monte Carlo SS. I had a 2006 Impala LTZ and I honestly must say if I had to choose all over again, I dont know which one I would have picked.
Features in the LTZ that I miss
Features in the LTZ that I miss
- Bose Speakers
Interior Space (Obviously)
4 Doors (Obviously)
Less Flashy (Cops)
Interior Dash
17inch 3LT Factory Alloys
- 5.3L LS4 (Obviously)
Displacement on Demand (Obviously)
Bucket Seats
Flowmaster Super 44's
#2
The LTZ was made to have every "luxury" option and driver comfort in mind.
The SS is for people who want a performance car with a stiffer suspension and power.
So to go from the LTZ to the SS and expect the same creature comforts, you missed your mark. But congratulations on the SS! I own a 2000 SS, my g/f has an 08 Impala LT (same color that yours was), my sister has an 04 Impala SS Indy, and my parents have the 06 Monte SS and to me they are all great cars.
When looking for a new set of tires, keep a good look at the TreadLife rating, most tires for the Monte SS will be around 400 treadlife so it can keep the W or Z ratings. You might want to bump the speed rating down and get a higher treadlife if you don't want to be buying tires every year
The SS is for people who want a performance car with a stiffer suspension and power.
So to go from the LTZ to the SS and expect the same creature comforts, you missed your mark. But congratulations on the SS! I own a 2000 SS, my g/f has an 08 Impala LT (same color that yours was), my sister has an 04 Impala SS Indy, and my parents have the 06 Monte SS and to me they are all great cars.
When looking for a new set of tires, keep a good look at the TreadLife rating, most tires for the Monte SS will be around 400 treadlife so it can keep the W or Z ratings. You might want to bump the speed rating down and get a higher treadlife if you don't want to be buying tires every year
Last edited by ChibiBlackSheep; 02-13-2011 at 12:25 PM.
#3
I have 2005 monte ss /3.8 supercharged,wife has 2005 impala ss /3.8 supercharged ,they both have performance ,just one has 4 doors,Nice looking Monte!!
#4
Thanks guys. So what your saying is I need to look for a tire with a higher treadlife, what is a good rating and what tires in general do you recommend? Im really not that familar with knowing how to shop for tires.
#5
I put Pirelli PZero Nero on wifes 2005 impala ss , when I need tires on monte I'll get same, had no trouble with tires.
Last edited by zjerry; 02-13-2011 at 01:57 PM.
#6
Try to look for a treadlife of about 540 and higher if you want good life out of the tires. The 7th Gen Monte SS is supposed to have a very high performance tire on it (since it's a performance rated car) and that just kills tire life.
My parents found that out quickly when they only got 11,000 miles on a set of Goodyear Eagle GT tires.
My parents found that out quickly when they only got 11,000 miles on a set of Goodyear Eagle GT tires.
#7
I don't agree with your last sentence. If every check box on the SS was, well, checked, it's basically optioned just as much as the LTZ. So what's missing as far as "creature comforts" than? His has the heated leather, and looks to be highly optioned.
#8
i think chibi might have implied that the impally ltz and the ss monte has the same comfort. but the monte is a two door and rides a little different then a four door. but on anouther note kurtmc how did the impalla get totaled it looked like the impalla was able to be saved in that corner it is hard to believe that it was totaled if you had insurance with progressive i would under stand they dont like to repair any amarican made car i had them when i got the silverado some one backed into me and dented the bumper they said it was a 30k in damage i took it to a body shop the ajuster said it was only a dent in the bumper and every thing else is straight
#10
i think chibi might have implied that the impally ltz and the ss monte has the same comfort. but the monte is a two door and rides a little different then a four door. but on anouther note kurtmc how did the impalla get totaled it looked like the impalla was able to be saved in that corner it is hard to believe that it was totaled if you had insurance with progressive i would under stand they dont like to repair any amarican made car i had them when i got the silverado some one backed into me and dented the bumper they said it was a 30k in damage i took it to a body shop the ajuster said it was only a dent in the bumper and every thing else is straight
Wait, the insurance company said $30,000 in damage and it was just a dented bumper?