What's your "Flat Tire Plan"? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SilverStripeSS · 08-23-2021, 09:31 AM

This year I acquired a 2010 SS with a primary purpose to track the car. But I do drive it occasionally around town on a errand, etc... This weekend I noticed the sealant in the inflator is long expired. And this got me thinking about what I'll do if I get a flat.

What is your plan?
Do you plan to use the inflator and sealant? Have you purchased a new sealant cartridge?
Do you carry a plug kit?
Have you acquired a spare? If so, does it fit with the battery? I'm guessing not.
Are you just calling roadside service for a flatbed?

I'm regularly hours from home for a track day and I'm more nervous each time I head out away from home. I've got "run flats" but those will only get me so far. After that, I'll try the sealant/inflator (I'm shopping for new sealant) and hope I make it home. After that, flatbed.

SSEssence · 08-23-2021, 10:09 AM

https://modernspare.com/product/2010...ncluding-z-28/

This is always an option if you're really worried or just have AAA.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-23-2021, 10:18 AM

Multiple sets of wheels and tires in my basement. I can either leave the car on the road where the flat happens if it is safe too, and then come back later with tools and a tire, or AAA to flatbed tow me home and then swap in my driveway.

George-CZ · 08-23-2021, 10:36 AM

I'll be upset, I'll swear for a while and then I'll go to the trunk for a spare and change the wheel.

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SilverStripeSS · 08-23-2021, 11:26 AM

George, does that spare fit over your battery? Or did you relocate the battery? Thanks!

FASTFATBOY · 08-23-2021, 11:33 AM

AAA, $112 a year

https://apps.alabama.aaa.com/ACEApps...lowName=NewBiz

AlanRubin · 08-23-2021, 12:40 PM

I keep a 12V compressor, and a plug kit in ALL my cars.

Nothing fixes a sidewall puncture, so you would need a spare.

I also have AAA.

George-CZ · 08-23-2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverStripeSS

George, does that spare fit over your battery? Or did you relocate the battery? Thanks!

No ... The battery is in place. I only created a pad so that the battery holder and the spare did not touch each other, I made a spacer ring from polystyrene and cut a pad from a piece of plywood.

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And of course I have a compressor and kit in the car with repair foam and rubber wicks.

xstuntman · 08-23-2021, 01:24 PM

Got USAA with roadside.
Should get a plug kit and mini compressor since the roadside response times can be excessive tho.

LevonH · 08-23-2021, 02:13 PM

Factory spare and jack. Bought the spacer ring to enable it to work on the large brakes of a ZL1. Also carry a compressor and repair kit.

SilverStripeSS · 08-23-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by George-CZ

No ... The battery is in place. I only created a pad so that the battery holder and the spare did not touch each other, I made a spacer ring from polystyrene and cut a pad from a piece of plywood.

And of course I have a compressor and kit in the car with repair foam and rubber wicks.

Nice setup! Thanks for the pics.

George-CZ · 08-23-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverStripeSS

Nice setup! Thanks for the pics.

Lou gill · 08-23-2021, 03:26 PM

Use the inflater, it worked great on my Yukon hybrid

CPCNY · 08-23-2021, 04:00 PM

Spare.

08-23-2021, 09:31 AM	#1
SilverStripeSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	What's your "Flat Tire Plan"? This year I acquired a 2010 SS with a primary purpose to track the car. But I do drive it occasionally around town on a errand, etc... This weekend I noticed the sealant in the inflator is long expired. And this got me thinking about what I'll do if I get a flat. What is your plan? Do you plan to use the inflator and sealant? Have you purchased a new sealant cartridge? Do you carry a plug kit? Have you acquired a spare? If so, does it fit with the battery? I'm guessing not. Are you just calling roadside service for a flatbed? I'm regularly hours from home for a track day and I'm more nervous each time I head out away from home. I've got "run flats" but those will only get me so far. After that, I'll try the sealant/inflator (I'm shopping for new sealant) and hope I make it home. After that, flatbed.

08-23-2021, 10:09 AM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	https://modernspare.com/product/2010...ncluding-z-28/ This is always an option if you're really worried or just have AAA. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-23-2021, 10:18 AM	#3
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,084	Multiple sets of wheels and tires in my basement. I can either leave the car on the road where the flat happens if it is safe too, and then come back later with tools and a tire, or AAA to flatbed tow me home and then swap in my driveway. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-23-2021, 10:36 AM	#4
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,589	I'll be upset, I'll swear for a while and then I'll go to the trunk for a spare and change the wheel. __________________ My life is a constant struggle with Camaro. K&N CAI, Stainless Power longtubes, high flow cats, modified Ragazzon High Performance axle back, Soler Performance ported throttle body, Soler Performance throttle controller, RAM clutch adjuster, modified LS7 clutch kit, Tick Performance billet bearing support, Tick Performance remote bleeder, separate clutch reservoir, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, Pedders Suspension cradle bushing inserts, Control Arm Bushings, Strut tower brace, oil catch can, Hurst T-handle shifter, 20mm wheel spacers, DBA brakes, QTP Cutouts, Dynosteve tune.

08-23-2021, 01:24 PM	#9
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,310	Got USAA with roadside. Should get a plug kit and mini compressor since the roadside response times can be excessive tho. __________________ 2018 SS wheels, red Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, front grille Bowtie delete, painted red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American Flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter.

08-23-2021, 11:26 AM	#5
SilverStripeSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	George, does that spare fit over your battery? Or did you relocate the battery? Thanks!

08-23-2021, 11:33 AM	#6
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 300	AAA, $112 a year https://apps.alabama.aaa.com/ACEApps...lowName=NewBiz

08-23-2021, 12:40 PM	#7
AlanRubin Banned Drives: 2010 LS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pgh Posts: 411	I keep a 12V compressor, and a plug kit in ALL my cars. Nothing fixes a sidewall puncture, so you would need a spare. I also have AAA.

08-23-2021, 02:13 PM	#10
LevonH Chevy Enthusiast. Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Calgary Area, Alberta Posts: 221	Factory spare and jack. Bought the spacer ring to enable it to work on the large brakes of a ZL1. Also carry a compressor and repair kit. __________________ Levon H. Bone Stock

08-23-2021, 03:26 PM	#13
Lou gill Drives: ‘13 ZL1 convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mad City WI Posts: 174 View My Garage	Use the inflater, it worked great on my Yukon hybrid

08-23-2021, 04:00 PM	#14
CPCNY Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, VR ext/Blk Int Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Baldwinsville, NY Posts: 330	Spare. Attached Images