02-19-2017, 04:24 PM | #15 |
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Still looking at options. That one wont fit on the front of a ZL1. So it would be a pain if a front goes out. Some guys are buying SS wheels with a small tire. That will fit in your trunk space. Either one is going to stick up a few inches and I am not thrilled about that either. The trunk is very small anyway. So I am still thinking about it. I am old school. I hate to take a road trip without a spare.
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02-19-2017, 05:13 PM | #16 |
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Same here. That's why I started the thread
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02-20-2017, 01:19 PM | #17 |
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Why not run flats for the 5 gen
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02-20-2017, 06:45 PM | #18 |
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Here is solution for my SS - do not know if it works for ZL1 brakes.
Started with the OEM stock spare tire, jack, wrench from 2013 Camaro 1LT. Can sometimes find the parts real cheap on ebay. Then added a 2.5" thick adapter/spacer with 66.9 mm center bore to fit Camaro hub. The OEM 1LT spare tire fits in the spare well in the trunk and cover panel hides it. It also clears the SS Brembo calipers and roller skates when the adapter/spacer is on. Was lucky I kept the spare tire/tools from my previous Camaro. And picked up the battery plastic protective shield for cheap. Do notice the parts on occasion for sale used at fairly low prices. Ron
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02-20-2017, 07:05 PM | #19 |
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I don't run a spare in my vettes or the Z28 and don't think twice about. Im 40... I don't think I have ever had a flat on car that had good tires. Not one that left me stuck on the side of the road. Lots of slow leaks... but never stranded. If I get got a flat... I do carry a torque wrench when out of town. I would pull the wheel off, hitch or call a cab to get to town and get a new tire. Then have the shop take me back to my car. Seems if you watch the tire sensors you should be able to limp to a gas station.
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02-21-2017, 07:20 AM | #20 | |
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Having said that, I have not had a blowout issue over the last 20 years or so. But that thought is always in the back of my mind on a road trip. Obviously I have had the ZL1 for 5 years with no spare and have made it just fine. But the peace of mind a spare gives me is real. Like I say, old school here. Thanks for the input. I still havent made up my mind. I might just keep on rolling the dice.
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02-21-2017, 02:25 PM | #21 |
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I like the solution Ron123 presented. I think the 2.5" spacer will clear the ZL1 brakes also.
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