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67 Convertible · 06-04-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by irocnroll

Asked the Rep about a Spare option. You cant through the dealer, but who is going to want to use their entire trunk to place a full sized tire.

If you lift up the liner of the trunk floor, there is a well big enough for the compact spare to fit down in to, so it won't take any trunk room. (even tho I read somewhere "there's no room for a spare") I bought the compact spare when I ordered the car for $150.

rmpackers · 06-04-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FordDave

Its a sports coupe, not a family sedan or SUV. This is par for the course.

Spare tire = extra weight. The Camaro already has a bit too much weight for its own good, a spare tire is unnecessary.

You sound like the guy that said the Titanic didn't need life boats because it was unsinkable!

PQ · 06-04-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rmpackers

You sound like the guy that said the Titanic didn't need life boats because it was unsinkable!

Good analogy but We're not talking life or death here.

REVENGE · 06-05-2009, 08:04 AM

Wow this is amazing. I have had way too many flats over the years to even consider driving without a spare.

kozmo · 06-05-2009, 08:09 AM

My solstice didnt have a spare tire either this is the way of the future...

CRC · 06-05-2009, 08:12 AM

MOST people never even check the air in their spare tire, it's an afterthought and only think about it when they need it. That being said, I would assume 70-80% of the cars on the road today are effectively driving with "No Spare". Just my $0.02

Gentry78 · 06-08-2009, 10:14 AM

ok everybody worried about a flat don't get a SS

there is no way a 20" spare will fit in the trunk,and a regular spare won't fit over the brembos so problem solved

Buby2 · 10-28-2009, 10:55 AM

the way of the future? no spare ? really what idiot made you believe that or are you just so gullable? I travel 2400 miles from NY to AZ every winter and the camaro without a spare is an Ahole idea from GM. I just bought wheel locks how do I get the lug nuts off with my teeth? GM I'm glad you went bankrupt you should be out of business totally.
1 sorry camaro 2LT owner. 28K for a car with no spare, no tools and no locking gas door. Boy oh Boy

67 Convertible · 10-28-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Buby2

the way of the future? no spare ? really what idiot made you believe that or are you just so gullable? I travel 2400 miles from NY to AZ every winter and the camaro without a spare is an Ahole idea from GM. I just bought wheel locks how do I get the lug nuts off with my teeth? GM I'm glad you went bankrupt you should be out of business totally.
1 sorry camaro 2LT owner. 28K for a car with no spare, no tools and no locking gas door. Boy oh Boy

This is a fairly old thread, and old news.

1) You have free roadside assistance
2) With the inflater you don't have to take the wheel locks off
3) You have a 2LT...you could have ordered the donut when you ordered the car
4) Many, many new cars, not just Camaro or GM, come with no spare and the inflater kit.

Jim Thompson · 10-28-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kozmo

My solstice didnt have a spare tire either this is the way of the future...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

This is a fairly old thread, and old news.

1) You have free roadside assistance
2) With the inflater you don't have to take the wheel locks off
3) You have a 2LT...you could have ordered the donut when you ordered the car
4) Many, many new cars, not just Camaro or GM, come with no spare and the inflater kit.

yep and yep. not a new concept. it could possibly be an issue on the road, but in most instaces you will be fine

Camarorss350 · 10-28-2009, 11:33 AM

OnStar FTW... doesnt weigh anything

TwoEcho · 10-28-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Buby2

the way of the future? no spare ? really what idiot made you believe that or are you just so gullable? I travel 2400 miles from NY to AZ every winter and the camaro without a spare is an Ahole idea from GM. I just bought wheel locks how do I get the lug nuts off with my teeth? GM I'm glad you went bankrupt you should be out of business totally.
1 sorry camaro 2LT owner. 28K for a car with no spare, no tools and no locking gas door. Boy oh Boy

Glad to see you did your research before purchasing a vehicle that would suit your needs....

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-28-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FordDave

Its a sports coupe, not a family sedan or SUV. This is par for the course.

Spare tire = extra weight. The Camaro already has a bit too much weight for its own good, a spare tire is unnecessary.

the weight has nothing to do with why there is no spare tire option for the SS. the spare tire that comes with the car in the v6 trim is too small to clear the brakes on the SS. and a full size spare for the SS wont fit in the trunk space provided.

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Originally Posted by 67 Convertible

If you lift up the liner of the trunk floor, there is a well big enough for the compact spare to fit down in to, so it won't take any trunk room. (even tho I read somewhere "there's no room for a spare") I bought the compact spare when I ordered the car for $150.

I hope you dont have the SS. cus if so, you just wasted $150.00

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Originally Posted by Gentry78

ok everybody worried about a flat don't get a SS

there is no way a 20" spare will fit in the trunk,and a regular spare won't fit over the brembos so problem solved

67 Convertible · 10-28-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I hope you dont have the SS. cus if so, you just wasted $150.00

Nope, I have the 2LT.....already been driving my car for 4 months....the compact spare is in the trunk nice and snug.

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REVENGE Drives: 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: new york Posts: 137	Wow this is amazing. I have had way too many flats over the years to even consider driving without a spare.

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kozmo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: flint mi Posts: 47	My solstice didnt have a spare tire either this is the way of the future...

06-05-2009, 08:12 AM	#20
CRC Gearhead & Detail Guru Drives: 03 Marauder Join Date: May 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 20	*MOST* people never even check the air in their spare tire, it's an afterthought and only think about it when they need it. That being said, I would assume 70-80% of the cars on the road today are effectively driving with "No Spare". Just my $0.02

06-08-2009, 10:14 AM	#21
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	ok everybody worried about a flat don't get a SS there is no way a 20" spare will fit in the trunk,and a regular spare won't fit over the brembos so problem solved

10-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#22
Buby2 Drives: 2003 Eclipse & 2010 2LT SW Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middle Village, Queens NY Posts: 154 View My Garage	the way of the future? no spare ? really what idiot made you believe that or are you just so gullable? I travel 2400 miles from NY to AZ every winter and the camaro without a spare is an Ahole idea from GM. I just bought wheel locks how do I get the lug nuts off with my teeth? GM I'm glad you went bankrupt you should be out of business totally. 1 sorry camaro 2LT owner. 28K for a car with no spare, no tools and no locking gas door. Boy oh Boy

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