If I had a spare tire.....

[FEN]

Originally Posted by Chad's 2ss

How much would used tire and front wheel cost? Ballpark?

I would say around $200-$250

SUX2BU had one available.....
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215844

[Chad's ZL1]

Can u put a Factory front tire and wheel on the rear and vice versa

[FEN]

Originally Posted by Chad's 2ss

Can u put a Factory front tire and wheel on the rear and vice versa

YES

[SSmoothie]

Originally Posted by FEN

Agree 100%....i dont take my Camaro on long trips so i chose the OEM spare option just so i can get it back home. After that i can do whats necessary to fix the flat. Those who seem concerned about using an adapter....Why?? You will only be driving the car home or to a shop. Even if you do have to travel a longer distance you will have no issues as long as you tighten everything properly. I chose a well made hub-centric adapter.

FEN, were did you purchase your adapter?

[FEN]

Gary's Custom

Member name is....orange10s.c.

If you dont have the "roller skates" on your pads (like me) you need a 1.750" adapter ($115)

contact him via PM thru this link....
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=Garys+custom

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by camaro104

Let me first say that driving a car without a spare tire is wrong. I just caught a flat on my Camaro and no matter what you do or who you call you have to get your car towed.

My tire got a 2" gash on the side of the tire and that air pump in the trunk is useless. After waiting 4 hours And a $150.00 later to go 9 miles was so aggravating. I'm more than capable of changing a tire so all the wait and all that money could of been avoided if "I had a spare tire"......

Sorry I just had to vent.....

My question is why did you spend $150?

The factory warranty also includes free towing to the closest dealer 24/7. All you gotta do is call roadside assistance (1-800-243-8872).

[nytrorcr]

As bad as I hated to, I've got the spare kit. I don't want to be stuck for hours out on the side of the HWY. I don't think On Star would get me service any faster than Good Sam to change my RV flat, but with the RV I had the comfort of a cold fridge..

[SS King]

Since i have the roller skates what size would i need? Also i have a extra 18" rim off my Nissan titan i think would work as a spare if i put a low profile tire on it since there the same bolt pattern.

thanks

[Sir Nuke]

although I have a 2LT.....I paid the extra back in '09' when I ordered my car so that I had a REAL spare. I drive 20 miles to work out into the country.....and IF I were to have a flat and need to have it towed to a dealer.....they don't open up till at least 9 am.....and I am on the road at 5 am going to work......having the spare, whether you have a LS, LT, or SS....its worth it for teh peace of mind.

[FEN]

Originally Posted by SS King

Since i have the roller skates what size would i need? Also i have a extra 18" rim off my Nissan titan i think would work as a spare if i put a low profile tire on it since there the same bolt pattern.

thanks

See post #19

[SUX2BU]

Originally Posted by Rencor

I listened to what FEN & SUX2BU had to say and glad I did. I bought a 2 1/2" spacer and spare tire kit. Fits over roller skate Brembo brakes with no issues at all.

Well worth the investment. Spare tire fits right over the battery. Only trunk space lost is a bag to keep a breaker bar/socket, spacer, screwdriver to insert in caliper to stop rotating (if front flat).

Peace of Mind = Priceless.

Thanks to FEN & SUX2BU for doing leg work/research.

Cheers

I'm here to help!

[Scalded Dog]

Originally Posted by SS King

Since i have the roller skates what size would i need? Also i have a extra 18" rim off my Nissan titan i think would work as a spare if i put a low profile tire on it since there the same bolt pattern.

thanks

You sure about that bolt pattern? I have a Titan and a Silverado.... rims are interchangeable, because they're both six lug, same pattern/ bolt distances... just askin.'

[Scalded Dog]

...and I wouldn't drive to the end of my own driveway without a spare. AAA, OnStar, those are great, and recommended... and you can use them... but, for those times when you don't have cell service, you don't have the time to wait, or you gotta be rolling right frickin' now, having the option of putting my own spare on is worth the extra few pounds I am admittedly lugging around.

As with many things, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it...

[camaro104]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

My question is why did you spend $150?

The factory warranty also includes free towing to the closest dealer 24/7. All you gotta do is call roadside assistance (1-800-243-8872).

Wow i didn't know that..... I wounder if i can get a refund....