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shaggy2002 · 11-24-2013, 02:15 PM

I am preparing my 1LE to take on a road trip to see my family for thanksgiving. I went to check the air pressure in the spare and realized I don't have one. Is this normal for 1LE's? IF so, what do people do?

Egon · 11-24-2013, 02:29 PM

I believe all of the V8 models have no spare tire since they wont clear the larger brake calipers. There is a company called Performance Spare www.performancespare.com that sells spare tire kits with a spacer and jack that will clear the brake calipers on these cars. It was one of the first things I ordered while I was waiting for my car to be delivered.

nyrfan · 11-24-2013, 02:42 PM

No spare, tire inflator kit.

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Msmall143 · 11-24-2013, 02:55 PM

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2cnd chance · 11-24-2013, 03:37 PM

So if your on a long trip at night in the middle of no where, what would you do if you got a flat?

nyrfan · 11-24-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

So if your on a long trip at night in the middle of no where, what would you do if you got a flat?

Tire inflator kit or call road side service.

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GMTool · 11-24-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shaggy2002

I am preparing my 1LE to take on a road trip to see my family for thanksgiving. I went to check the air pressure in the spare and realized I don't have one. Is this normal for 1LE's? IF so, what do people do?

I don't have a 1LE but if I did I would do the same thing that I have already done. I carry a full size stock spare tire and wheel in the trunk along with the hardware to jack the car up and replace a damaged tire/wheel, and be on my way. The thought of being stuck somewhere because I don't have a spare really bothers me. If it were to happen, that a person without a spare had to be towed because the wheel/tire was damaged beyond using the sealant kit. There may be big delays in finding a tire and or wheel to get you back on the road. So a flat tire could turn into a few days of waiting. I can't do it. Got to have a spare, but that's just me.

SimpleGreen · 11-24-2013, 04:26 PM

I plan on keeping a stock rear SS wheel with a used tire on it to bring on road trips. When I'm local I'll just leave it at home. Someone can always run it to me. Not going to catch me depending on road side assistance just to be looking for a 285/35 at Jim Bobs tire in BFE.

Tara Martin · 11-24-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GMTool

I don't have a 1LE but if I did I would do the same thing that I have already done. I carry a full size stock spare tire and wheel in the trunk along with the hardware to jack the car up and replace a damaged tire/wheel, and be on my way. The thought of being stuck somewhere because I don't have a spare really bothers me. If it were to happen, that a person without a spare had to be towed because the wheel/tire was damaged beyond using the sealant kit. There may be big delays in finding a tire and or wheel to get you back on the road. So a flat tire could turn into a few days of waiting. I can't do it. Got to have a spare, but that's just me.

GMTool,

My thoughts almost exactly. I bought a spare set of stock midnight silver wheels for cheap and I intend to use one in the trunk for trips. My only quandry that I haven't been able to get an answer in Camaro5 is which wheel will work on all corners of an SS. Will a front rim work on the rear, and if not, will a rear wheel work on the front? What's your solution?

Especially with my 1LE taking 285s, the chance of finding a replacement tire while out on the highway is remote. I ordered two spare Goodyear F1s for my 1LE right after buying it to store in the garage and it took a week to get them ordered in from some remote warehouse.

Thanks,

Tara

Tara Martin · 11-24-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleGreen

I plan on keeping a stock rear SS wheel with a used tire on it to bring on road trips. When I'm local I'll just leave it at home. Someone can always run it to me. Not going to catch me depending on road side assistance just to be looking for a 285/35 at Jim Bobs tire in BFE.

SimpleGreen,

So it's the rear rim/tire that will work on all corners of an SS? My plan is to do the same thing as you for trips out-of-town.

Thanks,

Tara

nyrfan · 11-24-2013, 04:48 PM

Delete.

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nyrfan · 11-24-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tara Martin

SimpleGreen,

So it's the rear rim/tire that will work on all corners of an SS? My plan is to do the same thing as you for trips out-of-town.

Thanks,

Tara

Yes it will.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Cool1LE · 11-24-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Egon

I believe all of the V8 models have no spare tire since they wont clear the larger brake calipers. There is a company called Performance Spare www.performancespare.com that sells spare tire kits with a spacer and jack that will clear the brake calipers on these cars. It was one of the first things I ordered while I was waiting for my car to be delivered.

Fits over the battery with everything OK?

MrPace · 11-24-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Egon

I believe all of the V8 models have no spare tire since they wont clear the larger brake calipers. There is a company called Performance Spare www.performancespare.com that sells spare tire kits with a spacer and jack that will clear the brake calipers on these cars. It was one of the first things I ordered while I was waiting for my car to be delivered.

I bought the performance spare kit a couple of months ago. No complaints and it fits perfectly in the spare wheel well above the battery.

11-24-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
shaggy2002 Drives: 2013 VR 2SS w RS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 367	No Spare tire? I am preparing my 1LE to take on a road trip to see my family for thanksgiving. I went to check the air pressure in the spare and realized I don't have one. Is this normal for 1LE's? IF so, what do people do?

11-24-2013, 02:42 PM	#3
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	No spare, tire inflator kit. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-24-2013, 03:37 PM	#5
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	So if your on a long trip at night in the middle of no where, what would you do if you got a flat? __________________

11-24-2013, 04:26 PM	#8
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	I plan on keeping a stock rear SS wheel with a used tire on it to bring on road trips. When I'm local I'll just leave it at home. Someone can always run it to me. Not going to catch me depending on road side assistance just to be looking for a 285/35 at Jim Bobs tire in BFE. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

11-24-2013, 04:48 PM	#11
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	No Spare tire? Delete. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

11-24-2013, 02:29 PM	#2
Egon Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 977	I believe all of the V8 models have no spare tire since they wont clear the larger brake calipers. There is a company called Performance Spare www.performancespare.com that sells spare tire kits with a spacer and jack that will clear the brake calipers on these cars. It was one of the first things I ordered while I was waiting for my car to be delivered.

11-24-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	Normal