Spare tire question for Becky - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

izone · 06-25-2013, 08:51 PM

Hi Becky,
I didn't know who else would know this better than you, so here goes:
I have a 2013 2SS/RS, can I get a spare tire ordered and installed? I asked the dealer when I ordered the car last year and he said no. His answer wasn't really brooding with confidence and I would rather have a spare and a jack as opposed to an inflator kit.
Thank you,
Ivan

The Stig · 06-25-2013, 09:00 PM

No spare tire with the SS. Well OEM spare tire anyway.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 06-25-2013, 10:03 PM

No spares for the SS's

izone · 06-26-2013, 08:10 AM

Any suggestions that may work? My only fear is that i can have a blowout and nobody will be open to sell me a tire.
Thanks for the help

GearheadSS · 06-26-2013, 08:41 AM

The Camaro spare tire won't clear the Brembos on the SS. So, no spare tire. The only thing you can do is try to find one that will clear the Brembos and the suspension. The likelihood of it fitting in the well in the trunk will be slim though.

Oldag · 06-26-2013, 02:26 PM

Do a search on SS spare kit. You can buy an adapter which will allow a spare to clear the Brembos. Some of we SS owners have purchased these.

You may have to buy the adapter, spare, jack, etc. separately.

The Stig · 06-26-2013, 02:38 PM

This is the most detailed thread I know of on spare tire kits - don't know the eBay vendors ID though :/

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106681

mydreamcar · 06-26-2013, 04:27 PM

I bought a spare with jack and adapt from performance spare .com. 370 bucks shipped from az to ny. I tested it. It fits and works

CHMSC · 06-26-2013, 04:29 PM

Just get a front SS rim and put it in the trunk for long trips. Put a tire comparable to the rear tire size so you don't mess up the diff running two different tires...front won't matter if the tires are not the same. It may pull a little though.

GMTool · 06-26-2013, 07:14 PM

I have had enough flat tires in my time that a tire sealant & compressor kit does not cut it for me. To have to call onstar or a tow truck for a flat tire is just nuts. I went all out. Bought an OEM polished front 20X8 SS wheel, had a stock Pirelli P Zero front tire mounted on it with the tpms sensor. Got a scissors jack, some wheel chocks, a 22mm socket, 3" extension, breaker bar, and a tire plug kit. I think I am covered. Don't like to think about being stranded for lack of a spare tire. All of this fits in the trunk, tire is strapped to one of the cargo tie downs. Not much room for anything else but when I travel it's just my wife and I and the back seat works great for our stuff.

Oldag · 06-26-2013, 09:39 PM

The compact spare is not optimum, but it will fit in the wheel well in the trunk and not take up extra trunk space.

izone · 06-27-2013, 08:20 AM

You guys are great! Never expected to get this much advice on such a request. I'll definitely be doing further research into all options.
Thank you all so much.

mydreamcar · 06-29-2013, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldag

The compact spare is not optimum, but it will fit in the wheel well in the trunk and not take up extra trunk space.

that's the reason why I got it, no not the best option but I need my trunk space

06-25-2013, 08:51 PM	#1
izone Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS-2011 Traverse Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southold, NY Posts: 80	Spare tire question for Becky Hi Becky, I didn't know who else would know this better than you, so here goes: I have a 2013 2SS/RS, can I get a spare tire ordered and installed? I asked the dealer when I ordered the car last year and he said no. His answer wasn't really brooding with confidence and I would rather have a spare and a jack as opposed to an inflator kit. Thank you, Ivan __________________ 2013 2SS/RS ordered on 8/20/12 Built 9/12/12 & Took delivery on 9/26/12

06-25-2013, 09:00 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	No spare tire with the SS. Well OEM spare tire anyway. __________________

06-26-2013, 08:10 AM	#4
izone Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS-2011 Traverse Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southold, NY Posts: 80	Any suggestions that may work? My only fear is that i can have a blowout and nobody will be open to sell me a tire. Thanks for the help __________________ 2013 2SS/RS ordered on 8/20/12 Built 9/12/12 & Took delivery on 9/26/12

06-26-2013, 02:38 PM	#7
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	This is the most detailed thread I know of on spare tire kits - don't know the eBay vendors ID though :/ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106681 __________________

06-26-2013, 04:29 PM	#9
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	Just get a front SS rim and put it in the trunk for long trips. Put a tire comparable to the rear tire size so you don't mess up the diff running two different tires...front won't matter if the tires are not the same. It may pull a little though. __________________

06-25-2013, 10:03 PM	#3
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	No spares for the SS's

06-26-2013, 08:41 AM	#5
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/86 IROC-Z Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 5,045 View My Garage	The Camaro spare tire won't clear the Brembos on the SS. So, no spare tire. The only thing you can do is try to find one that will clear the Brembos and the suspension. The likelihood of it fitting in the well in the trunk will be slim though.

06-26-2013, 02:26 PM	#6
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	Do a search on SS spare kit. You can buy an adapter which will allow a spare to clear the Brembos. Some of we SS owners have purchased these. You may have to buy the adapter, spare, jack, etc. separately.

06-26-2013, 04:27 PM	#8
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I bought a spare with jack and adapt from performance spare .com. 370 bucks shipped from az to ny. I tested it. It fits and works

06-26-2013, 07:14 PM	#10
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	I have had enough flat tires in my time that a tire sealant & compressor kit does not cut it for me. To have to call onstar or a tow truck for a flat tire is just nuts. I went all out. Bought an OEM polished front 20X8 SS wheel, had a stock Pirelli P Zero front tire mounted on it with the tpms sensor. Got a scissors jack, some wheel chocks, a 22mm socket, 3" extension, breaker bar, and a tire plug kit. I think I am covered. Don't like to think about being stranded for lack of a spare tire. All of this fits in the trunk, tire is strapped to one of the cargo tie downs. Not much room for anything else but when I travel it's just my wife and I and the back seat works great for our stuff. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

06-26-2013, 09:39 PM	#11
Oldag Drives: 2013 2SS Convertible, LS3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 361	The compact spare is not optimum, but it will fit in the wheel well in the trunk and not take up extra trunk space.

06-27-2013, 08:20 AM	#12
izone Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS-2011 Traverse Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southold, NY Posts: 80	You guys are great! Never expected to get this much advice on such a request. I'll definitely be doing further research into all options. Thank you all so much. __________________ 2013 2SS/RS ordered on 8/20/12 Built 9/12/12 & Took delivery on 9/26/12