Driving without a Spare
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,125
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From: Crescent City, CA
I run 255's on the rear and 245's on the front.
The spare is 70 series, original 34 years old (because a 60 will not fit in the carrier) and the tires on the car are 60.
What good is a spare?
Burn the rear end up.
Terry
The spare is 70 series, original 34 years old (because a 60 will not fit in the carrier) and the tires on the car are 60.
What good is a spare?
Burn the rear end up.
Terry
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,926
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Spare..??
It's sitting in the garage.....removed it (and the jack) to save weight...still have the carrier, though, just for looks. Also carry 2 cans of spray Fix-a-Flat; so far I've never had to use it.
It's sitting in the garage.....removed it (and the jack) to save weight...still have the carrier, though, just for looks. Also carry 2 cans of spray Fix-a-Flat; so far I've never had to use it.
Drifting
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,491
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From: North Royaton Ohio
That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread. It's true, it does take some of the brunt if you get rear ended.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 2,460
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From: Madison Alabama
The spare tire/carrier helping in a rear-end collision has been a thing of debate over the years. I'll admit, it makes sense but I've never read/seen anything from GM design...maybe it was an afterthought.
I do keep the original spare in my '82 but would probably use my cell phone.
Advances in technology...you know all Z06's don't have a spare nor are they on run flats. From the factory we get a small can of GM fix-a-flat and an air compressor...I'm calling a tow truck.
I do keep the original spare in my '82 but would probably use my cell phone.
Advances in technology...you know all Z06's don't have a spare nor are they on run flats. From the factory we get a small can of GM fix-a-flat and an air compressor...I'm calling a tow truck.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tampa FL
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,092
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From: Fayetteville Arkansas
spare naked here too
Man, I am knocking on wood for sure with this one.....
no spare in the 72 coupe...
no spare in my chevy truck...
of course no spare in my 2000 coupe, but no run flats either...
cell phone and AAA.......... and blind belief that I will never run over a nail....lol
Sully
no spare in the 72 coupe...
no spare in my chevy truck...
of course no spare in my 2000 coupe, but no run flats either...
cell phone and AAA.......... and blind belief that I will never run over a nail....lol
Sully
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,069
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From: Sherwood Park AB
I have a spare, but don't drive my vette. 
When I first bought it I got a flat and had to use the spare. Funny thing was that I had to walk to a tire store anyways to buy a lug wrench.
When I first bought it I got a flat and had to use the spare. Funny thing was that I had to walk to a tire store anyways to buy a lug wrench.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
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From: Mundelein Illinois
I had my carrier painted to match the car. Had the metal retainer powder coated. Keep spare over inflated but it has never been used. Since I'm writting this, I should be installing the spare soon. JML
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: Hollywood, Florida
I would like to find a "donut" mini spare wheel that will fit the necessary offset for the brake calipers AND that has the correct bolt pattern. I bought a brand new GM vehicle donut and dual pattern wheel from the salvage yard for $25, but it does not clear the calipers!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Dallas Texas
Forget the spare....go with the factory tire inflator/flat repair kits that GM included with every 2001 - 2004 Z06. Great little German made 12volt air compressor, hose, gauge and bottle of flat sealant goop that will plug most holes 1/4 inch or smaller. These dudes are several hundred dollars from Chevrolet but you can get them from Bran on Ebay for $69.00 plus $12.00 postage while his supply lasts. Look for Ebay Item #270152144350. If you are really insecure for very little money you can get a plug kit from Auto Zone or Pep Boys. I bought 3 of the tire inflator kits from Bryan and keep one in both of my cars and one for my 4 wheeler.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the women TX
I would like to find a "donut" mini spare wheel that will fit the necessary offset for the brake calipers AND that has the correct bolt pattern. I bought a brand new GM vehicle donut and dual pattern wheel from the salvage yard for $25, but it does not clear the calipers!!!