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bakoholmes · 08-30-2016, 05:19 PM

I have my first track day with the Z/28 this Friday and I am trying to cover all of my bases. Car is at the Dealership getting oil changed, brake fluid changed, rear end oil changed, coolant % adjusted, and alignment.

The car will be taken to the track in an enclosed trailer but I am concerned about not having a spare tire.

Does anyone know if a spare off of a base 5th Gen work? I am only concerned about getting the car back on the trailer if something happens.

Zslash28 · 08-30-2016, 06:03 PM

Checked the size of a base model spare, looks like it is an 18 inch wheel. Wont work. Im sure 19 or maybe 20 inch spare are out there, but you still have the caliper to contend with and the rotor to protect. Im interested in what you find or others post.

Zslash28 · 08-30-2016, 06:17 PM

So bear with me here as I am not finding a 19 or 20 inch spare. If you really wanted a "spare", looks like youll have to be creative. This is going to set you back about $500. My solution would be to get a pair of 19 inch 2009 Bentley spare wheels (on ebay right now). Then a set of wheel adapters from Chevy 5-120 to the Bentley 5-112 pattern. Long term, youll have a set of "drag pack" wheels.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-30-2016, 06:30 PM

You could buy a Z/28 replica and street tire for a spare

bakoholmes · 08-30-2016, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I am sure it isn't likely that I will need a spare but it would suck to need one and not have one.

I might go to a junk yard tomorrow and see if I can find a solution. I thought about a full size 19/20 but those seem to be a hot commodity.

Maybe a set of replicas are in my future. Might make sense for street duty. But that wont happen before Friday.

zcarczar · 08-30-2016, 10:20 PM

What about a wheel off an SS? It's a 20 so it'll clear the brakes and you just need it as a roller.

ericmstepp · 08-31-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zcarczar

What about a wheel off an SS? It's a 20 so it'll clear the brakes and you just need it as a roller.

The diameter of the rim might be enough to clear the brakes but you have to think about offset to clear the calipers.

JusticePete · 08-31-2016, 03:54 PM

Those are BIG calipers...

zcarczar · 08-31-2016, 04:19 PM

I'll see if I can find one and see if they fit.

08-30-2016, 05:19 PM	#1
bakoholmes Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central CA Posts: 21	Track Day Spare Tire I have my first track day with the Z/28 this Friday and I am trying to cover all of my bases. Car is at the Dealership getting oil changed, brake fluid changed, rear end oil changed, coolant % adjusted, and alignment. The car will be taken to the track in an enclosed trailer but I am concerned about not having a spare tire. Does anyone know if a spare off of a base 5th Gen work? I am only concerned about getting the car back on the trailer if something happens.

08-30-2016, 06:03 PM	#2
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,693	Checked the size of a base model spare, looks like it is an 18 inch wheel. Wont work. Im sure 19 or maybe 20 inch spare are out there, but you still have the caliper to contend with and the rotor to protect. Im interested in what you find or others post. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

08-30-2016, 06:17 PM	#3
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,693	So bear with me here as I am not finding a 19 or 20 inch spare. If you really wanted a "spare", looks like youll have to be creative. This is going to set you back about $500. My solution would be to get a pair of 19 inch 2009 Bentley spare wheels (on ebay right now). Then a set of wheel adapters from Chevy 5-120 to the Bentley 5-112 pattern. Long term, youll have a set of "drag pack" wheels. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

08-30-2016, 06:30 PM	#4
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	You could buy a Z/28 replica and street tire for a spare __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-30-2016, 07:45 PM	#5
bakoholmes Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central CA Posts: 21	Thanks for the feedback guys. I am sure it isn't likely that I will need a spare but it would suck to need one and not have one. I might go to a junk yard tomorrow and see if I can find a solution. I thought about a full size 19/20 but those seem to be a hot commodity. Maybe a set of replicas are in my future. Might make sense for street duty. But that wont happen before Friday.

08-30-2016, 10:20 PM	#6
zcarczar Drives: 15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 262	What about a wheel off an SS? It's a 20 so it'll clear the brakes and you just need it as a roller.

08-31-2016, 03:54 PM	#8
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Those are BIG calipers...

08-31-2016, 04:19 PM	#9
zcarczar Drives: 15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 262	I'll see if I can find one and see if they fit.