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SUX2BU · 11-27-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pappa Joe

KK heres the prob,Since the tires are location specific,The Zl1 would need 4 spare tires,Front left ,front right,back left, back right ! Guess you could keep em in back seat,since they useless for anyone other than a midget!

It doesn't work that way. They are all the same height and that's what matters.

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Originally Posted by snapp32e

Would they need a full performance spare though? They could have a general usage spare on a steel rim that could be positioned on any corner. Although it should be labeled "Not For Track Use" as you never know what some people might try. LOL.

FYI: The CTS-V has the LSA motor, staggered wheels AND a performance compact spare.

Ciscokid · 11-27-2011, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012ZL1

SGC - Spare Tire Delete

Never heard of this option. Do they just supply car with no spare tire? do you get a credit, or what is the reason for deleting the spare tire?

Spare tire isn't really needed and you get a temp repair kit that isn't really needed.

I had a tire go flat, hit a piece of metal on the freeway.
The car has a temp repair kit that doesn't really work for large holes. The sealant goes right out the hole.

Point of the story, I called onstar, told them what happened. They connect me with GM roadside assist. Roadside assist asked me a few questions, they confirmed the exact location of the car via GPS, took my cell number and sent me text messages telling me exactly when the tow truck would arrive. Truck showed up exactly 35 minutes later. I was watching the time, had to if someone is sending me messages giving me an update.

While on the phone with the assist rep I was a little concerned they would send out a truck and lift up the front so I requested a flatbed, the rep told me that the car type is already flagged in their system to dispatch a flatbed.
The tow truck driver took me to my preferred dealer for the repairs. The preferred dealer was 45 miles away.

I know folks don't want to pay for onstar but you really can't beat what you get with it even if you have to pay a $200 per year.

actireman · 11-27-2011, 06:37 AM

It's a sports car, not an SUV. Almost every sports car comes with out one. You guys need to cry about something else or buy something else. No spare comes with the territory.

myold88 · 11-27-2011, 07:28 AM

locally it's no big deal but on long trips I keep an extra tire/wheel in the trunk of my SS. This plus AAA and I will not get stuck @ 3:00 AM in the middle of nowhere or in a motel for 2-3 days while a tire shop looks for a replacement-
Just old school I guess.

Oneslowz28 · 11-27-2011, 10:14 AM

ill just pick up an SS rim and tire for cheap keep it in the garage. if i go on a road trip ill stick it in back to be safe. Im suprised with no spare the tires arent runflats. the do make some ultra high performance runflats look at BMW and Mercedes.

OldJedi · 11-27-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Here is a thread to the first spare kit I had. Ginger gets a spare tire! Clears roller skate brakes.

I then sold that kit because I was no longer going to use the tall (and HEAVY) 20" stock wheels and tires. My F14 wheels/tire set up is 2" shorter up fronts and 1.5" so I bought this set up for dirt cheap (this is the Ebay kit everyone buys for $450+). Camaro SS Spare tire kit for sale

Then, I sold that set up because I decided to buy some skinnies for the track and figured I could just use one of those for a spare.
CTS-V spares as front runners on GINGER

The only hard part of piecing together your own kit is that the spacer needed is not an in stock part, I lucked out and pieced together my first kit for about $180. There are many companies that can custom make you a spacer, just make sure it is 5x120mm (NOT 5x120.7mm/5x4.75") and 66.9 mm (i used 67.1 mm) hubcentric.

I read your information but I am sure that I completely understand. Does the CTS-V come with a spare tire that clears the six piston Brembo brakes? If so, does it need a spacer and is there any reason why it would not work on the ZL1?

Wantconvertible · 11-27-2011, 07:35 PM

food 4 thought, good points from both sides

htron50 · 11-27-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IOMZL1

Perhaps I'm ignorant but I'll pass on the spare. I also don't carry scuba gear incase I land in a river. .

Ahhhh You have windshield wipers in case it rains don't you? Your argument IS ignorant.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-27-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

Ahhhh You have windshield wipers in case it rains don't you? Your argument IS ignorant.

Easy...No need to go there. Nobody's opinion on this matter is "ignorant"...

SUX2BU · 11-27-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

I read your information but I am sure that I completely understand. Does the CTS-V come with a spare tire that clears the six piston Brembo brakes? If so, does it need a spacer and is there any reason why it would not work on the ZL1?

Oh yeah, I forgot the ZL1 brakes are pretty much just like the CTS-V brakes, huh? The CTS-V spare "should" fit on the ZL1 with out a spacer.

If anyone in the DFW wants to try my CTS-V spares on the front of their ZL1 when they get it let me know and we can meet up.

1BADZL1 · 11-28-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

If anyone in the DFW wants to try my CTS-V spares on the front of their ZL1 when they get it let me know and we can meet up.

Im pretty close to you ill keep this in mind when the time comes.

OldJedi · 05-22-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Oh yeah, I forgot the ZL1 brakes are pretty much just like the CTS-V brakes, huh? The CTS-V spare "should" fit on the ZL1 with out a spacer.

If anyone in the DFW wants to try my CTS-V spares on the front of their ZL1 when they get it let me know and we can meet up.

With CF3 not too far away now, does anyone know for sure if the CTS-V spare fits the ZL1 without a problem AND fits in the trunk under the carpet as well?

SUX2BU · 05-23-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

With CF3 not too far away now, does anyone know for sure if the CTS-V spare fits the ZL1 without a problem AND fits in the trunk under the carpet as well?

I was wrong, the spare is off the regular CTS not the V. CTS-V guys run this spare with a spacer.

dimitri · 05-23-2012, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by htron50

60,000 sports car and a $3 buck can of InflataFlat.... I'd at least like the option of GETTING a spare...... can I DELETE the SPARE DELETE?

My m5 in 2006 was 93k ....no spare ...air pump and sealent
I bought a spare that would clear all four corners
Plus a jack
I have little kids
I hate to a have a flat on the road waiting with kids .On a tow

11-27-2011, 07:28 AM	#46
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	locally it's no big deal but on long trips I keep an extra tire/wheel in the trunk of my SS. This plus AAA and I will not get stuck @ 3:00 AM in the middle of nowhere or in a motel for 2-3 days while a tire shop looks for a replacement- Just old school I guess. Attached Images

11-27-2011, 06:37 AM	#45
actireman Drives: 2011 denali hd2500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 186	It's a sports car, not an SUV. Almost every sports car comes with out one. You guys need to cry about something else or buy something else. No spare comes with the territory.

11-27-2011, 10:14 AM	#47
Oneslowz28 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1265 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McHenry, IL Posts: 595	ill just pick up an SS rim and tire for cheap keep it in the garage. if i go on a road trip ill stick it in back to be safe. Im suprised with no spare the tires arent runflats. the do make some ultra high performance runflats look at BMW and Mercedes.

11-27-2011, 07:35 PM	#49
Wantconvertible Drives: 2011 SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PHILA PA Posts: 1,615	food 4 thought, good points from both sides