No Spare Tire?!?

[spyderbuddy]

got my spare

[KnightRider]

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

I just swapped out my 'roller skate' brake pads with Hawk ceramics this weekend on my SS. Now I need to start looking for a compact spare that's big enough to fit over the front brake calipers and small enough to fit in the trunk storage hole. I think there are some 18" rims that will work...

[lee]

Originally Posted by buzzy56

I have had a 20 inch polished rim and tire in the trunk since a week after purchase of the vehicle.Yes it does fit thru the trunk opening and you do have to tilt it downward when placing it into the trunk.It takes up a little less than half the trunk space.Good enough for me and removes the worry and waiting if I had to call a rollback.

thats good to know, im gonna do that same thing

[Camaro Freak]

I have a 2LT , spare tire is included.

[310Driver]

The Challenegers are the same way. No spare.....

[hollywood21639]

Run flats would have been nice on the SS, but I'm honestly not freaking out about it. Corvettes don't have spares (do have run flats) How often do people get flats these days? The way tires are made today it doesn't happen very often. It's not like it's a life or death issue here.

[Ruhlman Race Cars]

I had run flats on my 02 Vette and replaced them with Goodyear F1 non run flats. The ride and road noise is SO much better with the non run flats.

The Pirelli tires on the SS are a very thick tire. Not sure of the number of plies but definately as heavy and stiff as a truck tire so the likelihood of blowouts is low, especially with the TPMS which will give you an early warning of an impending tire problem. If you do experience a flat though, the Blue OnStar button is right there to use.

[hawkfe]

Originally Posted by irocnroll

So I find out that the car has no spare tire. I asked the dealer what to do in the event of a flat. The only thing they have is an inflator to seal a flat. Well not all flat tires are pin hole in size. What are you to do in the event of the side wall getting sliced or a blow out. You would think they would have made room for this instead of cramming a battery in the back of the car where the spare tire should be.

After having a sidewall failure and had to be towed to the dealership I order my spare kit from Patrick at GM Part House. Cheaper price than what the dealer was going charge me.

[techinny]

I am going to get a tire plug kit rather than use the can of snot. And not to hijack but, so that 's where the battery is, I have looked at my nice big piece of styrofoam and my tire kit, but did not see the battery.

[So Cal Camaro]

Originally Posted by hollywood21639

Run flats would have been nice on the SS, but I'm honestly not freaking out about it. Corvettes don't have spares (do have run flats) How often do people get flats these days? The way tires are made today it doesn't happen very often. It's not like it's a life or death issue here.

Yes not life or death, but it is pretty inconvenient if you're on a road trip and have a tire die. Years ago, not a big issue because most tire stores actually had product on hand, now you're stuck hoping the distributor has a new tire they can get within a day or two, because everything has to be shipped. So, if you're cool being stuck somewhere waiting, you don't need a spare.

[suplex]

For anyone who is interested in trying to find a spare tire on their own...in the event that they are running into any troubles with parts stores...the tire size for the spare that fits the 1LT with 18" Wheels is:

T155/70-R18 (112M)

[hawkfe]

Originally Posted by suplex

For anyone who is interested in trying to find a spare tire on their own...in the event that they are running into any troubles with parts stores...the tire size for the spare that fits the 1LT with 18" Wheels is:

T155/70-R18 (112M)

I order my spare kit from Patrick at GM Part House. Cheaper price than what the dealer was going charge me. (Wheel, Tire, Jack, Handles and Storage unit that fits around the battery)

[KnightRidaSS]

I just had a flat and the sealant didnt do crap for my tire, the air still came right back out. Next when I called Onstar they wanted to tow it to the nearest dealership and this was at 10pm at night and advised me to take a cab home or pay an extra $85 to have them tow it to my house. What a big inconvenience they might as well had built the car without seatbelts, that how stupid not having a spare tire is. So next time you drive through Ca finest smooth roads and you get a flat just think about the spare tire you should of had and deal with the Onstar "We only tow to a gm dealer and not your home" even though their closed and your stranded. The last words outs their mouth is "I'm sorry to hear that". A spare is needed tires blow out and catch flats.



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[HeasleyK7]

Originally Posted by Camarorss350

OnStar FTW... doesnt weigh anything

Hahaha so true. I don't even worry about not having a spare. If I get a flat I'm just going to pull over to the side and help is a press of a button away!