Replacing compressor kit with spare tire

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

I have read that putting a smaller diameter spare on the rear of a car with a limited slip differential will cause excessive wear to the clutch pack.

Can anyone corroborate this?

Yes it is true.
With different wheel diameters, the differential works to compensate for different peripheral speeds and thus heats up.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by chevy pilot

I have Audi spare wheel and 2" spacer.

Perfect!
..but Audi does not have the same pitch as the Camaro.
Or does the spacer pad have a changed pitch?

[chevy pilot]

Originally Posted by George-CZ

Perfect!
..but Audi does not have the same pitch as the Camaro.
Or does the spacer pad have a changed pitch?

Spacer have a changed PCD. (bolt pattern)

[SaReNi]

Originally Posted by George-CZ

I bought a spare wheel from a BMW X5 and put it directly in the trunk under the carpet.

Given how many times I will or likely will not need it, so instead of a full with full wheel trunk, I will swap the front wheel behind the rear wheel and put the spare wheel on the front axle.

There is no need for spacers and it will fit through the Brembo brakes.

didn't see what year it was off of or the size. Is it a 20? thanks.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by SaReNi

didn't see what year it was off of or the size. Is it a 20? thanks.

I'm not entirely sure, but at 99% I think it's this ...

https://bimmerzone.com/products/bmw-...ncy-spare-tire

No no .. it's 18 "
20 "wouldn't fit in there.

[SaReNi]

Thanks!!!! that one appears to be a 15" wheel by the description.

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by SaReNi

Thanks!!!! that one appears to be a 15" wheel by the description.

To be on the safe side, contact the seller and make sure it is 18"

Otherwise, if you want, I'll go look in the garage for the exact size of the tire. I think there were 2 dimensions.

[Wizard1183]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

I have read that putting a smaller diameter spare on the rear of a car with a limited slip differential will cause excessive wear to the clutch pack.

Can anyone corroborate this?

It won’t cause excessive wear if used correctly which is slap it on. Drive it to the nearest tire shop. Not use the damn thing as a regular tire like many idiots do because they can’t afford a tire.

[Earnhardtnov13]

I was wondering what kind of brakes, y'all are using on a 5th Gen Camaro??? My son has a 2011 RS/LT V6, and he needs new brakes and rotors all around. He needs tires also and has the factory 20 inch rims. What kind of tires are y'all using. We live in Texas so don't really need tires for bad weather except rain. I appreciate any and all help and I'm sorry if asking a question that has been posted before.

[SaReNi]

Originally Posted by Earnhardtnov13

I was wondering what kind of brakes, y'all are using on a 5th Gen Camaro??? My son has a 2011 RS/LT V6, and he needs new brakes and rotors all around. He needs tires also and has the factory 20 inch rims. What kind of tires are y'all using. We live in Texas so don't really need tires for bad weather except rain. I appreciate any and all help and I'm sorry if asking a question that has been posted before.

sort of depends on his useage.

[Street King Kid]

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[thomaslong]

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[jkstatham]

Originally Posted by George-CZ

I bought a spare wheel from a BMW X5 and put it directly in the trunk under the carpet.

Given how many times I will or likely will not need it, so instead of a full with full wheel trunk, I will swap the front wheel behind the rear wheel and put the spare wheel on the front axle.

There is no need for spacers and it will fit through the Brembo brakes.

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George, What size is the spare you got from the BMW. I have a found a 155/80/r19 and wondering if it will fit in the storage area?

[George-CZ]

Originally Posted by jkstatham

George, What size is the spare you got from the BMW. I have a found a 155/80/r19 and wondering if it will fit in the storage area?

I will take a look. But it's definitely not 19".
I think it's 135/80 R18. But I will confirm it to you.