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04-15-2012, 08:52 PM
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Drives: 2017 Nightfall 50th Annivers Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Falls, N.J.
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If I had a spare tire.....
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..... 
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04-15-2012, 08:53 PM
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Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010
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This is why I've been contemplating getting that spare tire kit they sell complete with spare tire and tools.
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04-15-2012, 08:56 PM
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Drives: I.P.C. 2SS vert, 21 wheels Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Cookeville, TN but Just above Atlanta, GA for now
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I don't blame you, I'm old school I guess. Got me a spare kit off e-bay a week after I found out that all we get is a pump & some sealer last year.
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04-15-2012, 08:59 PM
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Drives: 2017 Nightfall 50th Annivers Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Falls, N.J.
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Can someone send me that eBay site, I'm not taking any more chances.....
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04-15-2012, 09:29 PM
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Drives: I.P.C. 2SS vert, 21 wheels Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Cookeville, TN but Just above Atlanta, GA for now
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Spare for Camaro
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04-15-2012, 10:41 PM
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Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange County, CA
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I rather not drive around with the extra weight and just call AAA
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04-15-2012, 10:44 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NY
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I am also interested in the kit. Could someone post the link or pm me the info. Thanks !
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04-15-2012, 11:40 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: NYC
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what i did to avoid the spacer needed for the spare (which I'm not comfortable with in the first place) was to buy a 5th oem 20" rim and a used tire... cut a hole in the trunk liner and bought a truck spare tire cover... all in all it only protrudes from the spare well about 2 inches in the camaro
here is a pic when I did it on my G35 coupe to give you an idea... it takes up even less room in the camaro .. ill take a pic tomorrow if i remember  on the camaro:   
Last edited by BronxxBombers213; 08-16-2013 at 07:03 PM. |
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04-16-2012, 12:12 AM
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Quit being a pu$$y
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 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215844
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04-16-2012, 01:09 AM
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Drives: 2011 SGM 2SS/RS - Black hood/hockey Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Renton, WA
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Just get AAA and you're set.
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04-16-2012, 08:35 AM
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Drives: 2017 Nightfall 50th Annivers Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Falls, N.J.
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04-16-2012, 12:29 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Jacksonville FL
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I'm in the same boat as you guys. I was thinking about the spare tire kit, but don't really like the idea of using an adaptor. BronxxBombers's solution really has me intrigued. Even buying the pieces new, I think its a better way to go.
So, I'd have to get the wheel and tire (front size - 245-45-20) and then get the jack, wrench, foam container from the dealer, then find a tire cover for a 20" wheel. Does that sound about right?? I'm guessing the full size wheel/tire will fit into the wheel well along with the battery, won't it? Hope Bronxx's gets some pics posted. |
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04-16-2012, 01:22 PM
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Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl.
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 AAA would still have to tow his car to a tire store or dealer. I doubt they carry 20" SS tires and wheel around in their truck. On extended trips I put an extra Front tire/wheel in the trunk with a tow strap- That along with AAA and I'm all set. I've shown this many times: |
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04-16-2012, 01:51 PM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Garland Tx
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Might just consider run flats.
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