Spare tire?
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Safety Car
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Spare tire?
Ok so the other day I saw that someone had posted that they put a GTO spare in their car for a spare tire. I am thinking about getting some non run flats prety soon here and was wondering if anyone knew if there was any to fit a spare in our trunk without having it take all the space. Will the GTO spare work? Please let me know.
Burning Brakes
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You could mount the spare to the outside of the bumper like they do on some vans. Otherwise – trunk so cavity big – tire so big – what else is there? You could invent and patent a shrink-ray machine I suppose.
P.S. Will the GTO rim fit on the Car? Keep in mind that tires of the same diameter must be used on a posi-traction axle.
P.S. Will the GTO rim fit on the Car? Keep in mind that tires of the same diameter must be used on a posi-traction axle.
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Safety Car
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Har har har funny stuff there. Seriously tho I don't know if it will fit. I don't remember what topic I saw that in and did a search and couldn't find it so I figgured I would post. I need trunk space for my wheelchair so I was curious what they were doing. I only live a few miles from work and have other vehicles and I have AAA and factory road side assistance so I am not too worried. Just a little curious.
Race Director
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The GTO spare tire/wheel will fit a C5 if the ID of the center hole is opened up slightly. As I recall, the OD of the tire is very close to that of the C5. You might research the question on the LS1/GTO site.
I've considered the same option, but the spare will take up a lot of limited trunk space and add weight. You might be better off considering buying a small 12v compressor, tire sealant (sensor safe), tire plugs/tools, etc.
I've considered the same option, but the spare will take up a lot of limited trunk space and add weight. You might be better off considering buying a small 12v compressor, tire sealant (sensor safe), tire plugs/tools, etc.
Instructor
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Originally Posted by fright88
Ok so the other day I saw that someone had posted that they put a GTO spare in their car for a spare tire. I am thinking about getting some non run flats prety soon here and was wondering if anyone knew if there was any to fit a spare in our trunk without having it take all the space. Will the GTO spare work? Please let me know.
Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Originally Posted by fright88
Ok so the other day I saw that someone had posted that they put a GTO spare in their car for a spare tire. I am thinking about getting some non run flats prety soon here and was wondering if anyone knew if there was any to fit a spare in our trunk without having it take all the space. Will the GTO spare work? Please let me know.
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