spare tire questions and concerns

[camarossrs2150]

so what r we all to do .its 4in the morning on a sunday we call for road side service ,the tow truck pulls up you dont have a spare and the sidewall is slashed .then what, most dealers service depts are closed most tire places are closed, then what, ok what rim and tire should i buy at a cheap price or do i get a new rim and tire that matches the car for over 2grand what are our options just want some other opinions that are out there

[camarossrs2150]

can anyone get a price on a polished 20inch rim and what ever tire they are using on the ss just tring to get a exact estimate .im thinking about 1500 for both

[Tanner]

I've heard Fix a Flat doesn't always work. I've also read where it can damage the sensors used in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Then when you go to get the tire fixed they may charge you extra for cleaning the goo out. For nails and such I'll probably get something like this to get me home or to the nearest station.

http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/tirepluguzi.htm

[Pappy]

While at the NY auto show I did get into the trunk of a Camaro SS and it did have a spare that was under the carpet in the truck, was not inflated and had a small compressor to go along with it.

[Nova65]

I used to work at a tire shop (wal mart) and they wouldn't repair (nails, etc) any performance tires (H rated and up, and performance tires/low profile tires), I don't think this type of repair would be good for the Camaro's tires. Also, Fix a Flat, made a huge mess in the tire, it might get you out of a pinch, but you may need to get a new tire. Depending on where the damage occurs (side wall, non repairable) you would have to get a new tire anyways. These tires are not cheap either on the tirerack's web site- www.tirerack.com Does anyone know of a good website that has good prices on performance tires?

[Xmicro_SS]

Originally Posted by Pappy

While at the NY auto show I did get into the trunk of a Camaro SS and it did have a spare that was under the carpet in the truck, was not inflated and had a small compressor to go along with it.

That was not a spare on the SS...It was a foam holder. The SS HAS NOTHING BUT A FOAM HOLDER AND A PUMP!

[Xmicro_SS]

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

can anyone get a price on a polished 20inch rim and what ever tire they are using on the ss just tring to get a exact estimate .im thinking about 1500 for both

My SKY REDLINE has the same issue. Just buy a cheap rim, the correct size with the cheapest tire you can find. Leave it in the garage. If you get a flat so bad you cannot drive home, Park it, have a cab take you home and back and you are set. If you are away......you use fix a flat or wait for a tire shop to open for a slash.

ANother option is to buy "RUN FLAT" tires if they make them this big!

[Gameover]

I plan on carrying a plug patch kit and plugging it myself if its a clean hole (nail, screw, etc.) or call onstar if its worst. If you still plan on getting a spare tire for the SS, remember that you will also need a jack too.

[davidj]

Originally Posted by Tanner

I've heard Fix a Flat doesn't always work. I've also read where it can damage the sensors used in the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Then when you go to get the tire fixed they may charge you extra for cleaning the goo out. For nails and such I'll probably get something like this to get me home or to the nearest station.

http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/tirepluguzi.htm

I use the tire plug kit all the time and it is an excellent fix. With the on board air compressor these two go together like peanut butter and jelly.

[edbrick]

Originally Posted by Pappy

While at the NY auto show I did get into the trunk of a Camaro SS and it did have a spare that was under the carpet in the truck, was not inflated and had a small compressor to go along with it.

The SS I looked at at the NY auto show by bumble bee did not have a spare it had a compressor and a can of fix a flat. The rep at the car stated that the bigger wheels came without a spare.

[CTS]

Reading this got me to thinking about my 2009 CTS4 and sure enough no spare tire. Just a portable pump & sealant. Battery is in the truck also.

Compact spare is only a waste anyhow. 95% of them never get used.

From the order guide

P43 Tire sealant and inflator kit, in place of spare tire

included in equipment groups; 1LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS

2010 Online Order Guide - Chevrolet

[Gameover]

I wouldn't use fix-a-flat. It would throw the balance off the tires with all that adhesive foam. Its quite a mess inside.

[Vash]

Remember if you use the sealer to have the tire removed, cleaned and patched. That fix a flat screws up balance with all the goop.

[surferbarney]

Originally Posted by camarossrs2150

not sure but i think i read in here somewhere that the ss will not have the spare option not sure of that .my concern is that in newyork state its a saftey violation not to have a spare tire and a jack.you can get a ticket for this .not sure about other states also what other kind of car would use the same size donut maybe we can find one of them at a juck yard or something.i guess we can use one from a malibu

I just created a new thread about the spare tire, if only I had seen this thread first!