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TommyTheCat · 06-03-2015, 12:23 PM

What size spacer/adapter do I need for a spare tire? 2" thick or is 1.75" thick wide enough?
This is to clear the brembo brakes. I have the 18" spare tire that came with the 1LS but of course it no longer fits with my brakes. I found a kit online for $275 with the tire and they offered to sell just the spacer for $75, this is from performancespare.com, but I found cheaper ones. Are these an OK brand?
Or does anyone sell a single one for about $50 or less? I keep finding sets for $100-200 and I found a single is most often priced at about $85

Any recommendations are appreciated.

TommyTheCat · 06-03-2015, 05:33 PM

anyone?

Brandon_Lutz · 06-03-2015, 10:26 PM

I have the performance spare one and it works perfectly. I would go with their spacer and lug nut kit. If you buy just the spacer from them, make sure it comes with the needed lug nuts to fasten it to the studs on the factory hub. The great thing about their spacer is that it is hub centric, meaning it will fit perfect with no wobble.

I bought the full kit from them after I bought my SS. Just note, if you go the spare tire route, if you ever have a flat rear you need to do the following:

Remove the front tire, put the spare on there. Then move the factory front wheel and tire to the rear. That way the rear will sit the same height and you won't stress/damage the IRS setup.

atc89 · 06-04-2015, 09:37 AM

I agree with Brandon, I just bought the full kit from performancespare.com and everything fits & looks great.

its a syn · 06-04-2015, 09:49 AM

On Star has free towing. If you still have it.

TommyTheCat · 06-04-2015, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by its a syn

On Star has free towing. If you still have it.

I have triple A but I'd still rather be able to use my spare. Better than waiting.

sobehopwo · 06-05-2015, 08:00 AM

The great thing about their space is that it is hub centric, meaning it will fit perfect with no wobble.

06-03-2015, 12:23 PM	#1
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	Wheel Spacer for spare tire? What size spacer/adapter do I need for a spare tire? 2" thick or is 1.75" thick wide enough? This is to clear the brembo brakes. I have the 18" spare tire that came with the 1LS but of course it no longer fits with my brakes. I found a kit online for $275 with the tire and they offered to sell just the spacer for $75, this is from performancespare.com, but I found cheaper ones. Are these an OK brand? Or does anyone sell a single one for about $50 or less? I keep finding sets for $100-200 and I found a single is most often priced at about $85 Any recommendations are appreciated.

06-03-2015, 10:26 PM	#3
Brandon_Lutz Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange 1SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Posts: 206	I have the performance spare one and it works perfectly. I would go with their spacer and lug nut kit. If you buy just the spacer from them, make sure it comes with the needed lug nuts to fasten it to the studs on the factory hub. The great thing about their spacer is that it is hub centric, meaning it will fit perfect with no wobble. I bought the full kit from them after I bought my SS. Just note, if you go the spare tire route, if you ever have a flat rear you need to do the following: Remove the front tire, put the spare on there. Then move the factory front wheel and tire to the rear. That way the rear will sit the same height and you won't stress/damage the IRS setup. Last edited by Brandon_Lutz; 06-05-2015 at 08:53 AM.

06-04-2015, 09:37 AM	#4
atc89 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 3	I agree with Brandon, I just bought the full kit from performancespare.com and everything fits & looks great. Last edited by atc89; 06-04-2015 at 09:50 AM.

06-04-2015, 09:49 AM	#5
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	On Star has free towing. If you still have it. __________________

06-03-2015, 05:33 PM	#2
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	anyone?

06-05-2015, 08:00 AM	#7
sobehopwo Drives: camaro Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA Posts: 2	The great thing about their space is that it is hub centric, meaning it will fit perfect with no wobble.