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wkid1le · 07-25-2013, 01:33 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for securing a full size spare tire in a 2SS trunk so its held tightly in place?

snymat68 · 07-25-2013, 01:36 PM

Duct tape.

JR 1 · 07-25-2013, 01:45 PM

Does it even fit inside the tub?

Jcm · 07-25-2013, 01:58 PM

In the trunk ,yes
In the tub ,,No

mdrobtx · 07-25-2013, 02:04 PM

I got the rubber mat. Helps keep it from sliding around.

DARK AGE 53 · 07-25-2013, 02:27 PM

What about making up a bracket that bolt's on top of the wheel well cover, the wheel well is held in place with the large spinner cup nut so I feel it would hold the wheel safely in place. Sorry for the poor explanation.

2SS 2011 · 07-25-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jcm

In the trunk ,yes
In the tub ,,No

Thats wrong.. I have the spare tire setup for the ss.. and the guy has the whole kit.. the rim and tire and jack fit securley in the tub part.. just take the foam rim outlay out and secure the kit..

So Cal Camaro · 07-25-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

Thats wrong.. I have the spare tire setup for the ss.. and the guy has the whole kit.. the rim and tire and jack fit securley in the tub part.. just take the foam rim outlay out and secure the kit..

Read it again, he is asking about a full size spare, not the kit with the little donut tire....

axis · 07-25-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

Thats wrong.. I have the spare tire setup for the ss.. and the guy has the whole kit.. the rim and tire and jack fit securley in the tub part.. just take the foam rim outlay out and secure the kit..

Unless i'm mistaken, the spare kit doesn't have a FULL sized tire. The tub won't fit a OEM height tire in it or people would be putting one in there.

DARK AGE 53 · 07-25-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wkid1le

Does anyone have suggestions for securing a full size spare tire in a 2SS trunk so its held tightly in place?

Just wondering if you're going to have a front or rear tire in the trunk?

JantzenOKC · 07-25-2013, 07:06 PM

I used a front wheel and a 245/35/20 and it fits the wheel well perfect. I knocked the stud out of the hold down bracket and put a longer bolt thru it long enough to go thru the center of the wheel( m10 x 1.50 thread) then just put the board/cover back over it and used the oe plastic round hold down to hold all of it down.. looks perfect oe just about 3inches higher.

GMTool · 07-25-2013, 09:51 PM

I just use a tie down strap similar to the pic. Looped around the tire and wheel pulled tight and connected to one of the rear lower steel anchor hooks. Holds good. I got the scissors jack and other tools stored in a case on the other side of the trunk.

Brianstanley · 07-26-2013, 02:14 AM

I just have to ask, why a full size spare tire? Are you doing a major cross country road trip? OK, then I understand. But if is the daily driving around town, then think how many times have you have had a flat tire and been in jam while at home? Do you really want to carry the added weight around all the time?

MMC · 07-26-2013, 07:16 AM

GM actually sells a strap for securing the flat tire in the trunk once you change it out. There are metal tabs like for a child seat in the trunk that it secures to. I got mine from GM parts direct #25892541 $13.50

07-25-2013, 01:33 PM	#1
wkid1le Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 287	Secure full size spare tire in trunk Does anyone have suggestions for securing a full size spare tire in a 2SS trunk so its held tightly in place?

07-25-2013, 02:04 PM	#5
mdrobtx Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 253	I got the rubber mat. Helps keep it from sliding around. __________________ 21 years of owning Camaros. Finally got a 5th Generation. 1968 Coupe and 1967 Vert

07-25-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mi./Al. Posts: 829	What about making up a bracket that bolt's on top of the wheel well cover, the wheel well is held in place with the large spinner cup nut so I feel it would hold the wheel safely in place. Sorry for the poor explanation. __________________ POW/MIA - YOU ARE LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

07-25-2013, 09:51 PM	#12
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I just use a tie down strap similar to the pic. Looped around the tire and wheel pulled tight and connected to one of the rear lower steel anchor hooks. Holds good. I got the scissors jack and other tools stored in a case on the other side of the trunk. Attached Images __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

07-26-2013, 07:16 AM	#14
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	GM actually sells a strap for securing the flat tire in the trunk once you change it out. There are metal tabs like for a child seat in the trunk that it secures to. I got mine from GM parts direct #25892541 $13.50 __________________

07-25-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Duct tape. __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

07-25-2013, 01:45 PM	#3
JR 1 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 1,246	Does it even fit inside the tub?

07-25-2013, 01:58 PM	#4
Jcm Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smyrna tn. Posts: 166	In the trunk ,yes In the tub ,,No

07-25-2013, 07:06 PM	#11
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	I used a front wheel and a 245/35/20 and it fits the wheel well perfect. I knocked the stud out of the hold down bracket and put a longer bolt thru it long enough to go thru the center of the wheel( m10 x 1.50 thread) then just put the board/cover back over it and used the oe plastic round hold down to hold all of it down.. looks perfect oe just about 3inches higher.

07-26-2013, 02:14 AM	#13
Brianstanley Drives: 2012 2LT RS Coupe in CRT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 47 View My Garage	I just have to ask, why a full size spare tire? Are you doing a major cross country road trip? OK, then I understand. But if is the daily driving around town, then think how many times have you have had a flat tire and been in jam while at home? Do you really want to carry the added weight around all the time?