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Chad's ZL1 · 12-31-2009, 05:22 AM

So I have a 2ss/rs and I have no spare tire, just the air compressor that came with the car. I am assuming that this is the case for most people and I was just wondering are you guys caring a spare anyways or are you just going to chance it and use the compressor if you have to and then call roadside assistance. I thought it was weird the a $40,000 car didn't come with a spare. Kinda makes me nervous and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

Ject · 12-31-2009, 05:53 AM

Reason for no spare is because of the Size of wheel vs the brake caliper size. a donut tire wouldn't fit.

Only vehicles I've known of that give you an actual full size OEM tire as a spare is Trucks & Suv's

PAUL SS · 12-31-2009, 09:06 AM

Besides the compressor there is a can of tire sealant. Not worth reinflating if you don't plug the hole somehow.

eynigush · 12-31-2009, 09:11 AM

Less weight and allows for better weight distribution by housing the battery in the trunk.

--Eddie

kjd15 · 12-31-2009, 09:21 AM

The spare tire is an option for an extra $150 (at least on the LT models, don't know about the SS).

PAUL SS · 12-31-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjd15

The spare tire is an option for an extra $150 (at least on the LT models, don't know about the SS).

There is no spare tire option for the SS.

full of days · 12-31-2009, 09:27 AM

ONstar

Dakota Kid · 12-31-2009, 09:43 AM

Yeah, it is one of my few gripes about the car.

kjd15 · 12-31-2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul SS

There is no spare tire option for the SS.

Thanks for the info. Didn't know that.

maximus7969 · 12-31-2009, 10:50 AM

Top Thrill · 12-31-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eynigush

Less weight and allows for better weight distribution by housing the battery in the trunk.

--Eddie

Even in a LS, 1LT or a 2LT that has the optional spair tire the battery is still in the trunk under the tire.

fdjizm · 12-31-2009, 11:35 AM

You guys should read up on your tire warranty from pirelli, once you use that sealant you might as well buy a new tire...

eynigush · 12-31-2009, 12:11 PM

Not if you have Brembo brakes. Another reason why they went with 20" wheels on my SS/RS; fitment issues. The spare won't work.

--Eddie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Thrill

Even in a LS, 1LT or a 2LT that has the optional spair tire the battery is still in the trunk under the tire.

Chad's ZL1 · 12-31-2009, 12:30 PM

thanks everyone for clearing this up for me. It's still kinda nerve racking if you go on a long trip or even just want to go away for the weekend to be on the road without a spare. But I guess that is what Onstar is for. It will just suck having to wait for someone.

12-31-2009, 05:22 AM	#1
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	WHAT ABOUT THE SPARE!!! So I have a 2ss/rs and I have no spare tire, just the air compressor that came with the car. I am assuming that this is the case for most people and I was just wondering are you guys caring a spare anyways or are you just going to chance it and use the compressor if you have to and then call roadside assistance. I thought it was weird the a $40,000 car didn't come with a spare. Kinda makes me nervous and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

12-31-2009, 05:53 AM	#2
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	Reason for no spare is because of the Size of wheel vs the brake caliper size. a donut tire wouldn't fit. Only vehicles I've known of that give you an actual full size OEM tire as a spare is Trucks & Suv's __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

12-31-2009, 09:06 AM	#3
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Besides the compressor there is a can of tire sealant. Not worth reinflating if you don't plug the hole somehow. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-31-2009, 09:11 AM	#4
eynigush SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SSRS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 412 View My Garage	Less weight and allows for better weight distribution by housing the battery in the trunk. --Eddie __________________ Kooks 1 7/8 headers w/high flow cats Magnaflow Cat-back Competition Series Cold Air Intake by CAI Inc.

12-31-2009, 09:21 AM	#5
kjd15 Finally!! Drives: '10 2LT Summit white, '68 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 1,075	The spare tire is an option for an extra $150 (at least on the LT models, don't know about the SS). __________________ -Karen SW 2LT Ordered 9/30/09 November 28, 2009 - Delivered!!!

12-31-2009, 09:27 AM	#7
full of days Drives: Camaro GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 723	ONstar __________________ *Post Tenebras Lux*

12-31-2009, 09:43 AM	#8
Dakota Kid Drives: 2010 2SS/RJT/L99 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,151	Yeah, it is one of my few gripes about the car. __________________ 2SS/RJT/L99

12-31-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
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12-31-2009, 11:35 AM	#12
fdjizm Account Suspended Drives: 2008 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,429 View My Garage	You guys should read up on your tire warranty from pirelli, once you use that sealant you might as well buy a new tire...

12-31-2009, 12:30 PM	#14
Chad's ZL1 THERAPY Drives: Red Rock Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Roseville Posts: 1,440 View My Garage	thanks everyone for clearing this up for me. It's still kinda nerve racking if you go on a long trip or even just want to go away for the weekend to be on the road without a spare. But I guess that is what Onstar is for. It will just suck having to wait for someone.