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mikey8 · 01-28-2011, 07:49 AM

Finally got a spare tire. Got it from the guy on Ebay. It came complete with tire, spacer scissor jack, and wrench $450 shipped. Fit pefect fit. I have the wheel spacer and lug wrench in the cargo net. I feel so much better driving with a spare.

clg_98ta · 01-28-2011, 08:20 AM

Yeah, its a nice product. I wrapped my wrench in a towel (rag) and stowed it under the spare on the other side of the battery from the jack. No rattles and you'll need a rag when you change the tire anyway. But I couldn't get the spacer to fit, so I stowed it in the trunk with the original GM inflator. The inflator is quite small w/o the foam, and you can use it to add air to a tire with a slow leak (you can switch off the sealant).

ron10 · 01-28-2011, 08:49 AM

i got one from him last year.very good product and service and yes you feel much better with it.

Nine Ball · 01-28-2011, 09:19 AM

How tall is the tire? Just be sure that if it isn't the same as OEM height, that you never use it on the rear axle. Different height tires back there could potentially ruin the differential inside the axle.

If you get a flat rear tire, you will have to put the spare on the front, and one of the front wheels on the rear.

clg_98ta · 01-28-2011, 10:52 AM

It looks to be about an inch smaller in diameter (a little bigger than the OEM V6 stare) - probably equivalent to driving on a tire thats 10 psi low. But if I do have a flat when I'm a ways from home, I'll probably do go ahead and do the front/rear swap just in case.

LYCAN · 01-28-2011, 10:54 AM

I ordered from Joe as well, and it's en route via Fedex now. $457 shipped.

It was an easy transaction. I'll post up some pics when I get it.

This is a great idea...frankly driving without a spare is just stupid. You cannot rely upon OnStar or AAA. Think about it...you're on the way to the beach with your girlfriend and BOOM flat tire. That means you call AAA or OnStar, sit 2 hours on the side of the road waiting for a Flat Bed. They tow your car to a dealer. Then the dealer tells you that they don't have a replacement in stock. So you have to get a hotel room and spend a night or two in a Super 8 along a turnpike somewhere...ummmm, why? Because you don't have a friggin spare tire. I have been there and doen this with my Corvettes...not fun.

Get a spare.

SUX2BU · 01-28-2011, 11:51 AM

What does this spare tire come from? What is the rim size and tire size? Also is it a 1.5" spacer?

arod55 · 01-28-2011, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the info, I have been looking for one for a while. I while feel a lot safer having a spare when I drive to Phoenix for C5II.

mikey8 · 01-28-2011, 04:46 PM

Here is an expired listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spare...ht_3729wt_1167

I contacted Joe directly, outside of ebay. Very smooth transaction through paypal.
Everything is there that I needed.

So Cal Camaro · 01-30-2011, 09:18 PM

Anyone use this on a lowered Camaro?

LYCAN · 01-30-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

Anyone use this on a lowered Camaro?

I don't think it would make a difference so long as you are running 20 to 22 inch wheels. The spare seems to be about the same diameter as the 20". Shouldn't be a problem, when I get mine I'll measure the diameter and post it up.

AC · 01-30-2011, 09:36 PM

anyone know if you can fit a SS rear 9" wide tire in the truck?

*mlee* · 01-30-2011, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC

anyone know if you can fit a SS rear 9" wide tire in the truck?

Yes... it will fit in the truck... no problem

AC · 01-30-2011, 09:43 PM

but will it fit in the trunk.......nice one.

01-28-2011, 07:49 AM	#1
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	SS Spare Finally got a spare tire. Got it from the guy on Ebay. It came complete with tire, spacer scissor jack, and wrench $450 shipped. Fit pefect fit. I have the wheel spacer and lug wrench in the cargo net. I feel so much better driving with a spare. __________________

01-28-2011, 08:20 AM	#2
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Yeah, its a nice product. I wrapped my wrench in a towel (rag) and stowed it under the spare on the other side of the battery from the jack. No rattles and you'll need a rag when you change the tire anyway. But I couldn't get the spacer to fit, so I stowed it in the trunk with the original GM inflator. The inflator is quite small w/o the foam, and you can use it to add air to a tire with a slow leak (you can switch off the sealant). __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

01-28-2011, 09:19 AM	#4
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	How tall is the tire? Just be sure that if it isn't the same as OEM height, that you never use it on the rear axle. Different height tires back there could potentially ruin the differential inside the axle. If you get a flat rear tire, you will have to put the spare on the front, and one of the front wheels on the rear. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

01-28-2011, 10:52 AM	#5
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	It looks to be about an inch smaller in diameter (a little bigger than the OEM V6 stare) - probably equivalent to driving on a tire thats 10 psi low. But if I do have a flat when I'm a ways from home, I'll probably do go ahead and do the front/rear swap just in case. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

01-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#6
LYCAN Tattooed K9 Drives: E63AMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 278	I ordered from Joe as well, and it's en route via Fedex now. $457 shipped. It was an easy transaction. I'll post up some pics when I get it. This is a great idea...frankly driving without a spare is just stupid. You cannot rely upon OnStar or AAA. Think about it...you're on the way to the beach with your girlfriend and BOOM flat tire. That means you call AAA or OnStar, sit 2 hours on the side of the road waiting for a Flat Bed. They tow your car to a dealer. Then the dealer tells you that they don't have a replacement in stock. So you have to get a hotel room and spend a night or two in a Super 8 along a turnpike somewhere...ummmm, why? Because you don't have a friggin spare tire. I have been there and doen this with my Corvettes...not fun. Get a spare. __________________ Regards, John '11 2SS Black/Black M6 Prior Project Cars: 96 WS6, 96 Steeda Cobra, 93/74/99/01ZO6 Vettes, Supra Turbo, and BMW M3.

01-28-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i got one from him last year.very good product and service and yes you feel much better with it.

01-28-2011, 11:51 AM	#7
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	What does this spare tire come from? What is the rim size and tire size? Also is it a 1.5" spacer? __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

01-28-2011, 11:53 AM	#8
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	Thanks for the info, I have been looking for one for a while. I while feel a lot safer having a spare when I drive to Phoenix for C5II.

01-28-2011, 04:46 PM	#9
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	Here is an expired listing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Spare...ht_3729wt_1167 I contacted Joe directly, outside of ebay. Very smooth transaction through paypal. Everything is there that I needed. __________________

01-30-2011, 09:18 PM	#10
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	Anyone use this on a lowered Camaro? __________________

01-30-2011, 09:36 PM	#12
AC *GO HOGS GO* Drives: 68/327 & 10 2SS SIM w/ CGM Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,796 View My Garage	anyone know if you can fit a SS rear 9" wide tire in the truck? __________________ ProCharger F1A, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension, CCW 10"/11.5", DBA Rotors, 3.91's, 560/570 hp/tq ProCharger F1A, VMax TB, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension & 4 Point Strut Tower Brace, 3.91 Gears, DBA Rotors Heritage Grille, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5" Nitto 275/40 315/35, Painted Calipers, Blackout: Bowtie, Rear Panel, Markers & Side Vents, SS Fender Badges, 6.2L Cowl Lettering, Pistol Grip Shifter, RPI SS Door Kick Plates, Billet Cup Holder, Fesler Shift Boot, Lloyd Floor Mats..(1/4: 12.917 @ 109.63)

01-30-2011, 09:43 PM	#14
AC *GO HOGS GO* Drives: 68/327 & 10 2SS SIM w/ CGM Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,796 View My Garage	but will it fit in the trunk.......nice one. __________________ ProCharger F1A, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension, CCW 10"/11.5", DBA Rotors, 3.91's, 560/570 hp/tq ProCharger F1A, VMax TB, ID1000 Injectors, SW Headers, SW full 3" Exhaust, BMR Suspension & 4 Point Strut Tower Brace, 3.91 Gears, DBA Rotors Heritage Grille, CCW SP16a Wheels 10"/11.5" Nitto 275/40 315/35, Painted Calipers, Blackout: Bowtie, Rear Panel, Markers & Side Vents, SS Fender Badges, 6.2L Cowl Lettering, Pistol Grip Shifter, RPI SS Door Kick Plates, Billet Cup Holder, Fesler Shift Boot, Lloyd Floor Mats..(1/4: 12.917 @ 109.63)

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