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daphatgrant · 05-16-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmelchio

I don't think you can order a spare for the SS, since front/back rims are different sizes (8" width in front, 9" width in back), and it wouldn't fit in the well in the trunk. Also, I don't think a smaller rim would fit over the Brembo brakes. It does come with a compressor and fix-a-flat material.

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Originally Posted by VenomZ302

The stock Pirelli P-Zeros are not the run-flat versions. The reason you don't get the donut spare is because it wouldn't fit over the Brembos...

This, spare 20" will not fit in the designed space under the trunk floor. As far as I know there are no donuts that can fir over the brembo's. A spare tire and rim will fit in the trunk but it has to be put in through the seat area.

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Originally Posted by mfr1950

Mine has a spare,$150 option,SS gets a fix a flat..

There is a video on here of a Chevrolet engineer who puts two loaded golf bags in the trunk!!!

3 fully loaded golf bags

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SA CHEVY · 05-16-2010, 10:18 PM

I was just going to buy a front tire/wheel setup as well and throw it in the trunk so if anything happens I have a combo that can replace it and get me where I need to go. Still have to figure out a jack situation though...

molloni · 05-16-2010, 10:21 PM

I have a question for you you V6'ers with the spare tire in the trunk...where is your battery? I have the inflation kit, and along with that is the battery in the trunk....?

Here is what it looks like in my trunk. Tire inflation kit on top with battery underneath.

AlSuwaidi · 05-17-2010, 12:33 AM

upgrade to run flats once these tires are through!

Patfan1987 · 05-17-2010, 12:41 AM

I ordered the spare on my 2LT/Rs its going to give me some added weight in the winter to

gelboy1015 · 05-17-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SA CHEVY

I was just going to buy a front tire/wheel setup as well and throw it in the trunk so if anything happens I have a combo that can replace it and get me where I need to go. Still have to figure out a jack situation though...

I was going to do this as well, but it looks like it wont fit in the well, which is what I wanted it to do, lol. Im not really open to losing trunk room, especially with the size of the wheel being in there...

RCLapCar · 05-17-2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by molloni

I have a question for you you V6'ers with the spare tire in the trunk...where is your battery? I have the inflation kit, and along with that is the battery in the trunk....?

Here is what it looks like in my trunk. Tire inflation kit on top with battery underneath.

The battery is in the same place. The spare tire REPLACES the inflation kit. So where you have that foam piece is where the spare tire rests.

v6sonoma · 05-17-2010, 07:50 AM

In case anyone missed out. The SS does not have run flats. There are currently no run flats in our size. The spare tire donut will not fit over the brembos and carrying a full size isn't really an option because the tires are directional.

zen · 05-17-2010, 10:29 AM

Being "directional" doesn't equate to not being able to use it as a spare.

v6sonoma · 05-17-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by zen

Being "directional" doesn't equate to not being able to use it as a spare.

And you could drive on nothing but 87 octane in an SS but again it's not recommended.

67 Convertible · 05-17-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molloni

I have a question for you you V6'ers with the spare tire in the trunk...where is your battery? I have the inflation kit, and along with that is the battery in the trunk....?

Here is what it looks like in my trunk. Tire inflation kit on top with battery underneath.

Yup, battery is under the spare.

ssump29 · 05-17-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

I second or third or whatever it is... the OEM SS tires ARE NOT run flats. There is a run flat option (RFT) from Pirelli but not sure if it comes in our size. Sorry guys, if you get a nail... hurry to the tire store!

WRONG WRONG WRONG, got a nail the first week on owning the car. Did even know until the PSI came on, went to the dealership to get it fixed was told they don't plug the run-flats that come on the car. Went to three tire shops and all three said the same thing that what was on the car is run-flats and that due to the location they won't touch it. Finally found a tire shop that would and got it hot plugged. These are run-flats on this car. Either that or 5 different car shops and dealership all got it wrong.

JSkibisky · 05-17-2010, 11:05 AM

... had to drop the optional spare from my order due to a constraint... but will be purchasing one, along with all of the other parts, at some point, after delivery

gelboy1015 · 05-17-2010, 02:47 PM

My dealership said these tires were runflats. I got the 5 year warranty on them anyways. Never know when youre gonna get a flat...

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05-16-2010, 10:21 PM	#31
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05-17-2010, 12:41 AM	#33
Patfan1987 CGM is the Best! Thx GM Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro, Auto + Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 513 View My Garage	I ordered the spare on my 2LT/Rs its going to give me some added weight in the winter to __________________ Proud Owner of a CGM 2 LT/RS Auto Transmission w/Sunroof and Spare Tire

05-17-2010, 07:50 AM	#36
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	In case anyone missed out. The SS does not have run flats. There are currently no run flats in our size. The spare tire donut will not fit over the brembos and carrying a full size isn't really an option because the tires are directional. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

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