V6 Compact Spare - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

willie2323 · 02-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Hello All,
For those of us that are in the dilemma of wanting a compact spare and only buying with the sealant/compressor, has anyone made any headway on a spare tire solution? Yesterday I measured the circumference of my 20 inch polished, went to my local dealer and measured the circumference of the compact spare finding it to be about 5 inches smaller. I have been told by the parts manager that we can not use the compact spare on the rear as it will damage the rear differential. He gave no explanation. Any input here? I do not have the limited slip differential so I believe it will not matter.

cheers,

Bill n Bev

Sir Nuke · 02-09-2010, 11:38 AM

I don't know Bill, I DID get the compact spare when I ordered my car, and I was NEVER told that I could only use it on the back, and YES, I have a 2LT and 20's. Did you look in the manual to see if it said ANYTHING about it?

Mag-Tex · 02-09-2010, 11:41 AM

If you have a V6 with auto, you do not have a limited slip diff. so no worries about using the spare. I'm glad I got a spare. I can't imagine running around without one (and no run flats).

MacTruck · 02-09-2010, 11:44 AM

2SS here. I was surprised to not see a spare tire when I got it. Even more surprising was the lack of jack and tire iron. That was dissapointing. Luckily my truck iron fits perfect and I use my wifes mini van scissor jack which works great as well. My solution was to buy another set of rims and tires on ebay. If I get a flat that can't be fixed with the provided compressor I call her and she runs a new tire out to me. Problem solved.

2010SLVRBULIT · 02-09-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mag-Tex

If you have a V6 with auto, you do not have a limited slip diff. so no worries about using the spare. I'm glad I got a spare. I can't imagine running around without one (and no run flats).

ONSTAR is OK, but who wants to wait?

zen · 02-09-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I don't know Bill, I DID get the compact spare when I ordered my car, and I was NEVER told that I could only use it on the back, and YES, I have a 2LT and 20's. Did you look in the manual to see if it said ANYTHING about it?

Most or all "compact" spares are smaller than the normal car tires regardless of manufacturer. The only difference is they affect the "tire pressure" monitor while in use.

jputer · 02-09-2010, 03:14 PM

Always run the compact spare on the front for RWD, and on the back for FWD. 50 miles at under 50mph. Differing wheel speeds are very hard on a differential, LSD or not.

PB3 · 02-09-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Always run the compact spare on the front for RWD, and on the back for FWD. 50 miles at under 50mph. Differing wheel speeds are very hard on a differential, LSD or not.

This is good to know.

zen · 02-09-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jputer

Always run the compact spare on the front for RWD, and on the back for FWD. 50 miles at under 50mph. Differing wheel speeds are very hard on a differential, LSD or not.

Is there a resource for this info?

IndyDave · 02-09-2010, 03:55 PM

I forked over the $150 for a spare as well. I hope the jack & tire iron are included!?!?
V6 Manual

zen · 02-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyDave

I forked over the $150 for a spare as well. I hope the jack & tire iron are included!?!?
V6 Manual

yes, they are.

mrray13 · 02-09-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jputer

Always run the compact spare on the front for RWD, and on the back for FWD. 50 miles at under 50mph. Differing wheel speeds are very hard on a differential, LSD or not.

Sooooo...if I have a flat on my car, it's got the RS package, and the flat is on the rear, I'm to pull off the flat, pull off a tire from the front and put it on the back, and them put the spare up front? That's correct, right?

Personally, if one uses the spare as it's intended, as a temporary solution, it'll work fine on the back. It's so purpose is to get you where you can get the original tire fixed or replaced.

zen · 02-09-2010, 04:34 PM

+1

Axe · 02-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Truthfully this was the nail in the coffin for not getting the SS for me. It was 90% "What do I need the extra hp for?" and 10% "Tire repair kits are gay". I was looking at Vettes awhile back til I found out about the run flats, even then you have what, an hour to get somewhere? Late at night, coming back from some vacation spot - no thanks. Ill take the spare.

02-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#1
willie2323 Drives: 2LT/RS/Jwlcoat, 20" polished Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 23	V6 Compact Spare Hello All, For those of us that are in the dilemma of wanting a compact spare and only buying with the sealant/compressor, has anyone made any headway on a spare tire solution? Yesterday I measured the circumference of my 20 inch polished, went to my local dealer and measured the circumference of the compact spare finding it to be about 5 inches smaller. I have been told by the parts manager that we can not use the compact spare on the rear as it will damage the rear differential. He gave no explanation. Any input here? I do not have the limited slip differential so I believe it will not matter. cheers, Bill n Bev

02-09-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	I don't know Bill, I DID get the compact spare when I ordered my car, and I was NEVER told that I could only use it on the back, and YES, I have a 2LT and 20's. Did you look in the manual to see if it said ANYTHING about it? __________________

02-09-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
MacTruck Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 318	2SS here. I was surprised to not see a spare tire when I got it. Even more surprising was the lack of jack and tire iron. That was dissapointing. Luckily my truck iron fits perfect and I use my wifes mini van scissor jack which works great as well. My solution was to buy another set of rims and tires on ebay. If I get a flat that can't be fixed with the provided compressor I call her and she runs a new tire out to me. Problem solved. __________________ Soon - Camaro Black 1SS/RS Convertible Piece of Crap Toyota Tundra 4x4 CREWMAX SR5 5.7L Yeah, I'm 7yrs old

02-09-2010, 03:55 PM	#10
IndyDave Drives: '10 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 715	I forked over the $150 for a spare as well. I hope the jack & tire iron are included!?!? V6 Manual __________________ Black 2LT, RS package, Polished Wheels,Hurst Short Throw MRT V2 Exhaust, Injen CAI, Silver Rally Stripes, Sun Roof Heritage Grille, 30% Window Tint, Splash Guards

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
GROUP BUY- Mach XL V6 (Manual) and Mach XLT V6 (Automatic)- Ends 11/30/09	GOINGSOLO2	V6 Bolt-Ons & Tunes	252	10-20-2011 08:33 PM
Master list of in stock/inbound Camaros @ Rockmont	Frank in MD	Dealer Camaros for Sale	19	03-10-2010 05:17 PM
Compact spare tire?	faninc	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	25	01-30-2010 02:20 PM
Can't order the compact spare - where to get one?	mikenmar	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	6	06-12-2009 11:09 AM
Compact Spare ?	Sierra	Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack	32	11-16-2008 03:28 PM

02-09-2010, 11:41 AM	#3
Mag-Tex Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 55	If you have a V6 with auto, you do not have a limited slip diff. so no worries about using the spare. I'm glad I got a spare. I can't imagine running around without one (and no run flats).

02-09-2010, 03:14 PM	#7
jputer Drives: 2016 1LT Garnet Red Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zellwood, FL Posts: 126	Always run the compact spare on the front for RWD, and on the back for FWD. 50 miles at under 50mph. Differing wheel speeds are very hard on a differential, LSD or not.

02-09-2010, 04:34 PM	#13
zen Drives: 2011 CTS CPE & 2010 2LT/RS CGM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 337	+1

02-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#14
Axe Drives: 2018 LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poconos,pa Posts: 187	Truthfully this was the nail in the coffin for not getting the SS for me. It was 90% "What do I need the extra hp for?" and 10% "Tire repair kits are gay". I was looking at Vettes awhile back til I found out about the run flats, even then you have what, an hour to get somewhere? Late at night, coming back from some vacation spot - no thanks. Ill take the spare.