Can someone explain the spare tire option - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

domano 68 · 02-05-2009, 11:45 AM

I am looking at a 1SS and it appears that it does not come with a spare tire; it is an option. I would like to have a spare and wanted to know the RPO code and how it fits in the car; that is will change anything drastic compared to another 1SS that does not have the spare option. TIA!

Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

I am looking at a 1SS and it appears that it does not come with a spare tire; it is an option. I would like to have a spare and wanted to know the RPO code and how it fits in the car; that is will change anything drastic compared to another 1SS that does not have the spare option. TIA!

A spare tire is a 150 dollar option, (N65) and there is a well in the trunk floor the spare goes into...

Mr_Draco · 02-05-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

I am looking at a 1SS and it appears that it does not come with a spare tire; it is an option. I would like to have a spare and wanted to know the RPO code and how it fits in the car; that is will change anything drastic compared to another 1SS that does not have the spare option. TIA!

The spare tire option is not available on the SS.

Ctrain24 · 02-05-2009, 12:13 PM

According to the ordering workbook, the spare tire is not available on the SS. http://www.camaro5.com/goods/camaroorderingworkbook.pdf
Scroll down to "free flow options"

Montrose · 02-05-2009, 12:14 PM

N65 is a compact spare, it will not fit on the ss, and the spot in the trunk spare tire on the ss if where the air compressor is. Montrose

domano 68 · 02-05-2009, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the replies!

Sorry for the ignorance in the latest tire technology but are any of you not worried about getting a flat?

MidlifeZ28 · 02-05-2009, 12:42 PM

What is the air compressor for?

Mr_Draco · 02-05-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

Thanks for the replies!

Sorry for the ignorance in the latest tire technology but are any of you not worried about getting a flat?

I'm not. The SS comes with tire sealant and an air compressor so you can get somewhere to get it fixed. Also if you keep Onstar they can send someone out to help you.

Mr_Draco · 02-05-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MidlifeZ28

What is the air compressor for?

Read above

CamaroSkooter · 02-05-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MidlifeZ28

What is the air compressor for?

To pump up basketballs, footballs, and bike tires, duh.

Inspector 17 · 02-05-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

Thanks for the replies!

Sorry for the ignorance in the latest tire technology but are any of you not worried about getting a flat?

That's why AAA is for... This car won't be a daily driver for me so if I get a flat it won't be a big deal.

Angrybird 12 · 02-05-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

Thanks for the replies!

Sorry for the ignorance in the latest tire technology but are any of you not worried about getting a flat?

Sorry that I wasn;t thinking about the SS, I was just thinking about the LS we ordered..

FYI, I have been driving a Saturn Sky with no spare tire since March of 2006...
In May of 2006 I was out at 4 inthe morning, and hit a curb and busted two tires on it, it would not have mattered having a spare or not in that situation, but since then I have not had a need for a spare or to use the sealant.
Just think when was the last time you had a flat? and needed your spare tire?

NUCAR · 02-05-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camaropete

That's why AAA is for... This car won't be a daily driver for me so if I get a flat it won't be a big deal.

Save your money. You will have roadside assistance 1-800-CHEVUSA for 5yrs/100,000 miles. They use the same vendor set as AAA.

philthy · 02-05-2009, 02:28 PM

[QUOTE=NUCAR;277128]Save your money. You will have roadside assistance 1-800-CHEVUSA for 5yrs/100,000 miles. They use the same vendor set as AAA.

[/QUOTE

Hopefully 1-800-CHEVUSA is not as slow as AAA.I waited on the side of the road for a hour, my dad 3 hours one time.

Horrible service!!

02-05-2009, 11:45 AM	#1
domano 68 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 627 View My Garage	Can someone explain the spare tire option I am looking at a 1SS and it appears that it does not come with a spare tire; it is an option. I would like to have a spare and wanted to know the RPO code and how it fits in the car; that is will change anything drastic compared to another 1SS that does not have the spare option. TIA!

02-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
Montrose USN CPO Drives: 08 Titan,2103 Challenger 392 SRT-8 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cherry Point, NC Posts: 89 View My Garage	N65 is a compact spare, it will not fit on the ss, and the spot in the trunk spare tire on the ss if where the air compressor is. Montrose __________________ 2013 Challenger SRT8, Auto, PCP. mods, Diablo Sport Trinity T1000, AAD catch can, Mopar strut brace, MBRP S7102304 cat-back, MM 85mm TB. 08 Titan PRO4X Gray.

02-05-2009, 02:28 PM	#14
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	[QUOTE=NUCAR;277128]Save your money. You will have roadside assistance 1-800-CHEVUSA for 5yrs/100,000 miles. They use the same vendor set as AAA.[/QUOTE Hopefully 1-800-CHEVUSA is not as slow as AAA.I waited on the side of the road for a hour, my dad 3 hours one time. Horrible service!!

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Ctrain24 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Posts: 515	According to the ordering workbook, the spare tire is not available on the SS. http://www.camaro5.com/goods/camaroorderingworkbook.pdf Scroll down to "free flow options"

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MidlifeZ28 Drives: Yellow 2SSrs 2G1FK1EJXA9110386 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 199 View My Garage	What is the air compressor for?