Can't change Camaro tires youself.... Not "spare tire friendly"?

[mrosa]

So I am in the process of ordering a 2012 2SS Camaro and was told that they do not come with a spare tire because apparently you can not put the spare tire on yourself anyway because the breaks are too big. This is concerning to me because Ive gotten many flat tires in my life and have grown accustomed to changing them myself without a problem... I'd actually be embarrassed if i had to call AAA/road side assistance just for a flat tire! They do offer the option to have a spare tire/wheel put in the trunk for an extra $150 or so, but if I will no be able to put the tire on myself I do not see the point in having it at all. So instead I guess they provide a patching kid. The problem is that if you end up damaging your tire severely enough then that "patch kit" won't help at all. I'd love to hear what other Camaro drivers have to say about this and if there is a way to change a flat tire yourself and to bypass the problem? And if there is not a way to bypass the problem then what other solutions are there?

[Nightfall]

screw it ONSTAR i mean the frist 6 mouths are free but paying 300 a year YOU BET YOU A$$ IM CALLING THEM IF I GET A FLAT

[So Cal Camaro]

You can always do what I do, I carry a full size front wheel/tire in the trunk. I only carry a spare when I am traveling away from home. The spare that they offer on the V6 won't work because you need a spacer to clear the brakes on the SS.

[Fuel Fire Desire]

[fbodfather]

More and more cars are being built without a spare......

The good news? You have Chevrolet roadside assistance -we'll send someone out to take care of you!

[Nightfall]

Originally Posted by fbodfather

More and more cars are being built without a spare......

The good news? You have Chevrolet roadside assistance -we'll send someone out to take care of you!

love it i never used it for my camaro yet but have used it for my mom cavlior there awsome so is ONSTAR

[mrosa]

So your saying as long as I have a full size tire(mounted on a wheel) in my trunk then I CAN swap it myself? Thats exactly what I'm looking for.And that also seems preferable to only having a spare anyway. I much prefer to change my own tires in under 10 minutes instead of waiting around for for road side assistance to show up....


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Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

You can always do what I do, I carry a full size front wheel/tire in the trunk. I only carry a spare when I am traveling away from home. The spare that they offer on the V6 won't work because you need a spacer to clear the brakes on the SS.

[CamaroSkooter]

If you're going to throw a full-size rim and tire in the trunk for peace of mind, don't forget a tire iron

[Nightfall]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

If you're going to throw a full-size rim and tire in the trunk for peace of mind, don't forget a tire iron

and a jack a nice heafty jack them POS ones they gave you SUCK i know from presonal expreince dont ask

[Sidd218]

I put a spare on my self with no problems!
I took all 4 Tires off and had the car on stands to paint the caliper and put them back on with no problem and nothing happened to the brakes!

[Sidd218]

Oh I didnt relize Brembo Brakes were bigger, lol sorry!

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Comrando

The spare with a wheel large enough to clear the Brembo brakes will not fit in the well.

Do you want the best of both world you have to compromise , just loose some trunk space , YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET ALL YOU WANT, or can you ?

[outlaw2]

Originally Posted by Comrando

The spare with a wheel large enough to clear the Brembo brakes will not fit in the well.

A little research on this site and you can Find and Buy a spare tire to fit the SS with 20"....I'll give you all a hint because some are to lazy to look..E-bay or contact joe at dumars14892@yahho.com and tell him you need a spare tire kit for the SS Camaro. I called him on the 9th and had a spare in the trunk of my Camaro on the 15th.. I have peace of mind cause in parts of this state there is no cell service and no ONSTAR. Our local LEO's call in before they go to such areas, no cell,no computer and no radio they have to back track 3-7 miles to get service....Can't do that on a FLAT. When I did get ahold of Chevrolet/onstar it was 2 hours before they showed and the temps where pushing 100+.........Been there Done That, Oh and the spare does fit in the wheel well on the battery so I still can use my tunk space for rifles,ammo,food with 2 10" subs installed

[Phail]

One more reason I love my 2LT.... I was mad enough when I found out I had to pay extra for an actual spare, but at least it was an option. Going on a road trip without a spare is a horrible idea, I wonder how many people don't even realize they don't have one.