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irocnroll · 06-04-2009, 09:52 AM

So I find out that the car has no spare tire. I asked the dealer what to do in the event of a flat. The only thing they have is an inflator to seal a flat. Well not all flat tires are pin hole in size. What are you to do in the event of the side wall getting sliced or a blow out. You would think they would have made room for this instead of cramming a battery in the back of the car where the spare tire should be.

jdurhan · 06-04-2009, 09:54 AM

Call for road service through GM roadside or a company such as AAA. No big deal for me as I won't change my tire anyway. I believe you can purchase a spare tire, I read that in one of these threads.

irocnroll · 06-04-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jdurhan

Call for road service through GM roadside or a company such as AAA. No big deal for me as I won't change my tire anyway. I believe you can purchase a spare tire, I read that in one of these threads.

Asked the Rep about a Spare option. You cant through the dealer, but who is going to want to use their entire trunk to place a full sized tire. They could have done something like the 3rd gens and place a small one with an auto inflattor. Road Service wont help you when you are in the middle of no where out in the country.

FordDave · 06-04-2009, 09:57 AM

Its a sports coupe, not a family sedan or SUV. This is par for the course.

Spare tire = extra weight. The Camaro already has a bit too much weight for its own good, a spare tire is unnecessary.

caverman · 06-04-2009, 09:57 AM

You can buy the spare (probably a space saver spare) for about $150. It use to be listed on the "Build Your Camaro" options page on Chevrolet's web site. I see it's gone now so you may have to pick this up as an aftermarket piece.

Vash · 06-04-2009, 09:59 AM

It won't fit if you have brembs btw. Only stock calipers work with the rim rider spare.

irocnroll · 06-04-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FordDave

Its a sports coupe, not a family sedan or SUV. This is par for the course.

Spare tire = extra weight. The Camaro already has a bit too much weight for its own good, a spare tire is unnecessary.

Weight is BS. Just because its a sports car doesnt mean they have to slack on safety precautions. The 3rd gen spare weights no more than 5 lbs. Less than the weight of the battery. It could have been done.

AZ2010SS · 06-04-2009, 10:02 AM

Problem is if your car is a SS a regular wheel wont fit over the brake calipers. It has to be a 20" like the other four.

PQ · 06-04-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Vash

It won't fit if you have brembs btw. Only stock calipers work with the rim rider spare.

Beat me to it.

I would suggest if you're that worried about it get some run flats. It's either that or RSA. Run flats will weigh a ton. RSA doesn't weigh anything.

PQ · 06-04-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by irocnroll

Weight is BS. Just because its a sports car doesnt mean they have to slack on safety precautions. The 3rd gen spare weights no more than 5 lbs. Less than the weight of the battery. It could have been done.

Ok then, if weight is BS, get some run flats.

irocnroll · 06-04-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Beat me to it.

I would suggest if you're that worried about it get some run flats. It's either that or RSA. Run flats will weigh a ton. RSA doesn't weigh anything.

Its not that I would worry about it too much, but I just find it odd that they chose to leave this out. The Vettes have the run flats from what the dealer says, you would think that they would have some sort of precautionary measure for the Camaro as well.

hb-rocks · 06-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Here comes my jinx....

I've never ever had a flat.....!

Edit...so if you need to purchase another rim to fit over the calipers...then you will obviously also need
- some type of cheap spare to go on the rim....
- Jack
- Lug wrench
What are we talking here.....$200 plus or minus...all total?

When you're prepared, Murphy doesn't strike.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-04-2009, 10:33 AM

$150 compact spare option I chose to purchase. Not sure of rim size(maybe 18"). 1LT/RS so should be OK as far as brake clearance. Take pics when get it..

PQ · 06-04-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by irocnroll

Its not that I would worry about it too much, but I just find it odd that they chose to leave this out. The Vettes have the run flats from what the dealer says, you would think that they would have some sort of precautionary measure for the Camaro as well.

Corvettes don't allready have a weight problem. And, let's face it, they aren't exactly lacking of the power to pull. But some people don't use them on their Vettes.

06-04-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
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caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	You can buy the spare (probably a space saver spare) for about $150. It use to be listed on the "Build Your Camaro" options page on Chevrolet's web site. I see it's gone now so you may have to pick this up as an aftermarket piece. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

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AZ2010SS 2G1FT1EW5A9116928 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phx AZ Posts: 142 View My Garage	Problem is if your car is a SS a regular wheel wont fit over the brake calipers. It has to be a 20" like the other four. __________________

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jdurhan Drives: 2017 SS 50th Conv., 2016 Siverado Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 457 View My Garage	Call for road service through GM roadside or a company such as AAA. No big deal for me as I won't change my tire anyway. I believe you can purchase a spare tire, I read that in one of these threads.

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FordDave Drives: 2010 Mustang V6 Pony Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	Its a sports coupe, not a family sedan or SUV. This is par for the course. Spare tire = extra weight. The Camaro already has a bit too much weight for its own good, a spare tire is unnecessary.

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Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	It won't fit if you have brembs btw. Only stock calipers work with the rim rider spare.

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06-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#13
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	$150 compact spare option I chose to purchase. Not sure of rim size(maybe 18"). 1LT/RS so should be OK as far as brake clearance. Take pics when get it..