Crazy for wanting to get rid of my spare tire? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

merlin803 · 09-27-2009, 06:37 PM

I was lucky enough to walk onto a lot and get pretty much the exact car that I would have ordered.....except I got the spare tire instead of the inflation kit.

The more I thought about it, I am thinking that I would rather have the inflation kit......I can't imagine hauling that doughnut out and putting it on with the other 3 20" tires, lol.

Anyone else rather have the kit (yeah, i know you v8'ers don't have a choice)?

drtwo · 09-27-2009, 09:23 PM

Well, are the tires that we have "run flats?" If not, I probably would keep the spare tire. If you are out in the boonies and get a flat that won't be fixed by that can of floaming glue, you'll be happy to have the doughnut.

Icefsh · 09-27-2009, 09:23 PM

Glad I got the donut. Would hate to be stuck a long ways from civilization and realize all I had was a small compressor and some type of fix-a-flat substance. Any large puncture and you are out of luck. Of course there is always on star, but the cost and time for someone to get to you would not be pleasant.

merlin803 · 09-27-2009, 09:28 PM

Getting stuck in the boonies is not a big problem for me. Even though it is my daily driver, I only work 12 miles away and driving to and from work is about 90% of my driving.

In fact, it is very, very rare that I am more than 20 miles from my house. Family outings are done in the wire's Saturn Vue

bono83 · 09-27-2009, 09:33 PM

I've been trying to add the spare tire to my order since June 10th. Several times I was told the order would be changed no problem. When I hit 3000, my order was still not showing the spare tire and now my dealer tells me it can't be changed. My TPW is this week and I should be getting my Camaro soon. If I have the inflator instead of the spare, I might be able to arrange a trade with you. PM me if that sounds like it might work.

merlin803 · 09-27-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bono83

I've been trying to add the spare tire to my order since June 10th. Several times I was told the order would be changed no problem. When I hit 3000, my order was still not showing the spare tire and now my dealer tells me it can't be changed. My TPW is this week and I should be getting my Camaro soon. If I have the inflator instead of the spare, I might be able to arrange a trade with you. PM me if that sounds like it might work.

I actually had another board member offer to buy/trade for it too but he would need shipping also and I am really trying to sell it locally to avoid shipping.

I am looking to trade for $100 and the inflation kit. I just got my car a little over a week ago and it is still new and untouched in the trunk.

I am surprised the dealership can't work something out for you.

SilverIce1 · 09-27-2009, 09:53 PM

I already needed my spare once for 5 days as it took that long to get a tire shipped in.

merlin803 · 09-27-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverIce1

I already needed my spare once for 5 days as it took that long to get a tire shipped in.

That is a consideration also (but less so for people like me who had to buy a winter set of tires anyways so I'll have the 2nd set if needed temporarily).

OUR72GTO · 09-28-2009, 03:47 AM

Your car came with 5 years Road Side Assistance. N /C

jonm38 · 09-28-2009, 07:42 AM

You know running without a spare tire, is like trying to walk on water!

stirthepot · 09-28-2009, 02:26 PM

i would rather have a spare. what if the puncture is something the inflation kit can't fix?

not only that, but a fried that runs a tire business tells me to never use the "fix a flat can stuff" he says it does not evenly coat the inside of the tire and that after its used the tire will never blalance correctly.

keep the spare

StephanieR1981 · 09-28-2009, 04:05 PM

if you've ever had your tire ripped open by debris on the freeway at 2 am, then that spare is a no brainer.

merlin803 · 09-28-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by StephanieR1981

if you've ever had your tire ripped open by debris on the freeway at 2 am, then that spare is a no brainer.

I could see it as being a big bonus in that situation. No problem with that here though as I am never in that situation. 99% of my driving in the Camaro is in the daylight and within 20 miles of home.

OUR72GTO · 09-28-2009, 07:26 PM

In 38 years of driving I have only dropped the spare once and that was 1975.
I drive well over the annual average miles.

09-27-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
merlin803 Drives: 2016 Summit White Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 759 View My Garage	Crazy for wanting to get rid of my spare tire? I was lucky enough to walk onto a lot and get pretty much the exact car that I would have ordered.....except I got the spare tire instead of the inflation kit. The more I thought about it, I am thinking that I would rather have the inflation kit......I can't imagine hauling that doughnut out and putting it on with the other 3 20" tires, lol. Anyone else rather have the kit (yeah, i know you v8'ers don't have a choice)?

09-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
drtwo Drives: 2SS RS Yellow, Raptor, Vrod Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 599 View My Garage	Well, are the tires that we have "run flats?" If not, I probably would keep the spare tire. If you are out in the boonies and get a flat that won't be fixed by that can of floaming glue, you'll be happy to have the doughnut. __________________ 2SS RS Rally Yellow, LS3, M6, sunroof, extra on the fast!

09-28-2009, 03:47 AM	#9
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	Your car came with 5 years Road Side Assistance. N /C __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

09-28-2009, 07:26 PM	#14
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	In 38 years of driving I have only dropped the spare once and that was 1975. I drive well over the annual average miles. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

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09-27-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Icefsh Drives: CGM 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Littleton, CO. Posts: 195	Glad I got the donut. Would hate to be stuck a long ways from civilization and realize all I had was a small compressor and some type of fix-a-flat substance. Any large puncture and you are out of luck. Of course there is always on star, but the cost and time for someone to get to you would not be pleasant.

09-27-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
merlin803 Drives: 2016 Summit White Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 759 View My Garage	Getting stuck in the boonies is not a big problem for me. Even though it is my daily driver, I only work 12 miles away and driving to and from work is about 90% of my driving. In fact, it is very, very rare that I am more than 20 miles from my house. Family outings are done in the wire's Saturn Vue

09-27-2009, 09:33 PM	#5
bono83 Drives: 1969 Chevelle, 2010 1LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 378	I've been trying to add the spare tire to my order since June 10th. Several times I was told the order would be changed no problem. When I hit 3000, my order was still not showing the spare tire and now my dealer tells me it can't be changed. My TPW is this week and I should be getting my Camaro soon. If I have the inflator instead of the spare, I might be able to arrange a trade with you. PM me if that sounds like it might work.

09-27-2009, 09:53 PM	#7
SilverIce1 Silver Ice Drives: 2010 SIM 2LT Automatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Central Kansas Posts: 191	I already needed my spare once for 5 days as it took that long to get a tire shipped in.

09-28-2009, 07:42 AM	#10
jonm38 Drives: 2016 Siliverado LT. Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brooksville, Florida Posts: 628	You know running without a spare tire, is like trying to walk on water!

09-28-2009, 02:26 PM	#11
stirthepot Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 254 View My Garage	i would rather have a spare. what if the puncture is something the inflation kit can't fix? not only that, but a fried that runs a tire business tells me to never use the "fix a flat can stuff" he says it does not evenly coat the inside of the tire and that after its used the tire will never blalance correctly. keep the spare

09-28-2009, 04:05 PM	#12
StephanieR1981 Drives: a bucket Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 54	if you've ever had your tire ripped open by debris on the freeway at 2 am, then that spare is a no brainer.