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Roger 6.2 · 11-28-2009, 10:49 AM

Hi all,
Brand new here and will be getting a new SS in Feb. I currently have my beloved Grand Prix GXP which will be staying in the family. I, plus many others with the GXP had to get a spare tire for our cars being there was only a cheap air pump and no spare equipped. Seems to be the same situation with the Camaro. Locking lug nuts was also another issue. I know it's rather early for this question but has anyone looked into this yet ? Thanks.

gtjacket · 11-28-2009, 10:52 AM

I ordered the gorilla locking lug nuts and put 1 on each wheel. This car does not come with a spare because there would be no trunk room if it did and thus you will have that cheap air pump and fix a flat set up. You can order a spare, but like I said, you will take up all of your trunk space.

Roger 6.2 · 11-28-2009, 10:56 AM

Thanks for that info. My GXP had room for a doughnut off of a Bonneville GXP and it fit into the wheel-well. I take it the SS trunk is smaller and has no spot under the trunk panel - bummer.

5thGenOwner · 11-28-2009, 10:58 AM

Yeah, they figured the goo, air pump, and onstar would substitute... since they had no choice. The spot under the trunk panel isn't big enough for a full size wheel, and you have to have a full size wheel to fit over the brembo breaks.

I need to get some locking lugs too, thx for the advice.

ShowTime · 11-28-2009, 10:58 AM

From what I know there is no option of having a spare for the SS. Mainly because it would not be able to fit over the brakes while still being able to fit in the trunk.

You can get a spare for the V6, but that's about it.

gtjacket · 11-28-2009, 11:00 AM

Roger, the battery is located in the trunk under the floor mat and thus takes up all room under neath the trunk, and yes the trunk is somewhat small and there is no way you would be able to store much of anything in the trunk if you place the spare there. The good news is, that in the first 5 years all you have to do is call the GM phone # and they will send someone out to fix or repair you tire in need be.

gtjacket · 11-28-2009, 11:01 AM

BTW, I think showtime is right on the no spare option for the 20" wheels. Not sure if it is just the SS, but probably the 20" -21" Wheels.

Roger 6.2 · 11-28-2009, 11:04 AM

Thank you very much for that advice. I guess that will have to do. I've just been very independent with tire changing in the past but I'm not getting any younger so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

5thGenOwner · 11-28-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtjacket

BTW, I think showtime is right on the no spare option for the 20" wheels. Not sure if it is just the SS, but probably the 20" -21" Wheels.

It's the breaks... and yes, i believe they only come on the SS... big engine need big breaks!

Edit: Excellent breaks, by the way. I don't care if i sacrifice my spare and they squeek some... music to my ears when they can stop this 3900+ lbs. monster on a dime!

gtjacket · 11-28-2009, 11:07 AM

Makes sense 5thGenOwner. Thanks for clearing this up for Roger

ShowTime · 11-28-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

It's the breaks... and yes, i believe they only come on the SS... big engine need big breaks!

Edit: Excellent breaks, by the way. I don't care if i sacrifice my spare and they squeek some... music to my ears when they can stop this 3900+ lbs. monster on a dime!

Absolutely agree. I love the brakes. Squeaking doesn't bother me because with the newer pads almost every car I've had for a while the brakes have squeaked to some extent.

11-28-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
Roger 6.2 Retro-Muscle Drives: 07 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP SS soon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3	Spare tire and locking lug nuts Hi all, Brand new here and will be getting a new SS in Feb. I currently have my beloved Grand Prix GXP which will be staying in the family. I, plus many others with the GXP had to get a spare tire for our cars being there was only a cheap air pump and no spare equipped. Seems to be the same situation with the Camaro. Locking lug nuts was also another issue. I know it's rather early for this question but has anyone looked into this yet ? Thanks.

11-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#2
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	I ordered the gorilla locking lug nuts and put 1 on each wheel. This car does not come with a spare because there would be no trunk room if it did and thus you will have that cheap air pump and fix a flat set up. You can order a spare, but like I said, you will take up all of your trunk space. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

11-28-2009, 10:58 AM	#5
ShowTime Drives: 2010 IOM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crofton, MD Posts: 294	From what I know there is no option of having a spare for the SS. Mainly because it would not be able to fit over the brakes while still being able to fit in the trunk. You can get a spare for the V6, but that's about it. __________________ IOM 2SS/RS LS3 M6 w/ IO interior Original Order: 1100 Preliminary Order Accepted (06/09/09) Canceled 10/27/09 New Order with new dealer: 1100 Preliminary Order Accepted (10/26) 2500 Preferenced (11/03), 3000 Accepted by Production Control(11/04/09) TPW (11/23) 3300 Scheduled for Production (11/11), 3400 Order broadcast (11/12/09), 3800 Order produced (11/25) 4150 Produced, Invoiced and Available to ship (11/25), 4200 Shipped (11/26), 4800 Rail Ramp Unload (12/4) 5000 Delivered to the dealer (12/7) 6000 Delivered to customer (12/10/09)

11-28-2009, 11:00 AM	#6
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	Roger, the battery is located in the trunk under the floor mat and thus takes up all room under neath the trunk, and yes the trunk is somewhat small and there is no way you would be able to store much of anything in the trunk if you place the spare there. The good news is, that in the first 5 years all you have to do is call the GM phone # and they will send someone out to fix or repair you tire in need be. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

11-28-2009, 11:01 AM	#7
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	BTW, I think showtime is right on the no spare option for the 20" wheels. Not sure if it is just the SS, but probably the 20" -21" Wheels. __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior

11-28-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
Roger 6.2 Retro-Muscle Drives: 07 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP SS soon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3	Thanks for that info. My GXP had room for a doughnut off of a Bonneville GXP and it fit into the wheel-well. I take it the SS trunk is smaller and has no spot under the trunk panel - bummer.

11-28-2009, 10:58 AM	#4
5thGenOwner Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,197	Yeah, they figured the goo, air pump, and onstar would substitute... since they had no choice. The spot under the trunk panel isn't big enough for a full size wheel, and you have to have a full size wheel to fit over the brembo breaks. I need to get some locking lugs too, thx for the advice.

11-28-2009, 11:04 AM	#8
Roger 6.2 Retro-Muscle Drives: 07 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP SS soon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3	Thank you very much for that advice. I guess that will have to do. I've just been very independent with tire changing in the past but I'm not getting any younger so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

11-28-2009, 11:07 AM	#10
gtjacket 2G1FT1EW0A9118618 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black/IOM M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 550 View My Garage	Makes sense 5thGenOwner. Thanks for clearing this up for Roger __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted 12/5 2000, Order accepted by GM 05/05 3000, Order accepted by production control 05/05 3400, Order broadcast 6/4 3800, Order produced 6/15 4000, Available to ship 6/16 4104, Bailment Invoice 4200, Shipped 6/19 6000, Delivered to the customer 6/25 2SS/RS BLK M6 GFX IOM interior