What if YOUR ZL1 gets a BLOW OUT? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

htron50 · 04-02-2012, 01:46 PM

This is what I am worried about, and why I think anyone with a ZL1 should be concerned. I will be trying to see if a CTS-V has a spare that will fit. If not, I'll just buy a proper aftermarket rim and 285x20 tire. I believe this should remain in this forum location vs TIRES etc. FWIW. ZL1 Owners need specific direction/ideas.

Excellent article cautionary tale on what happened to a CTS-V driver! - WITH PICS!!

http://www.joelfeder.com/2011/06/06/...as-a-blow-out/

*radz28* · 04-02-2012, 01:51 PM

I'm going to tow a trailer around like we saw a few years ago in spy shots

tpower · 04-02-2012, 02:00 PM

install trailering blocks and call GM road side

htron50 · 04-02-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tpower

install trailering blocks and call GM road side

That WAS GM roadside that came to help the CTS-V driver..... did you read what happened? LOL...........

hognutz · 04-02-2012, 02:11 PM

you really have two choices on cars without spares if you have a blow out. tow them or call someone to come get you take you to a tire shop.

I have not had this happen yet but depending on where I was I would handle it different. If I was local I would just leave the car and fix the tire. if it was not I would tow the car.

the issue you run into with the larget front brakes on some cars is finding a sapre to clear them. I don't know if that is an issue for the ZL-1 or not.

SlingShot · 04-02-2012, 02:41 PM

The really is zero room in the trunk for a full size tire for a spare.

THR ZL1 #1 · 04-02-2012, 02:42 PM

As someone who trailers cars often I see nothing of issue here . .

HDRDTD · 04-02-2012, 02:49 PM

Wheels/Tires that will fit in the spare tire well in the trunk, won't clear the larger brembo brakes.
Wheels/Tires that will clear the larger brembo brakes won't fit in the spare tire well.

Instead they give you a small air pump along with a can of fix-a-flat.

You can use that, use Onstar for service, or call GM on your phone.

Several options are available, plus, how often do people get flat tires these days.

brian-nicola · 04-02-2012, 02:49 PM

My CTSv has the inflator kit,,,,with a spare there wouldn't be room for my briefcase!

01pewterz28 · 04-02-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THR ZL1 #1

As someone who trailers cars often I see nothing of issue here . .

Andy is that you welcome to C5 BTW will you have her in time for the Gathering?

Happy_Dan · 04-02-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Andy is that you?

Yup, that's Andy!

THR ZL1 #1 · 04-02-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Andy is that you welcome to C5 BTW will you have her in time for the Gathering?

Tis me, thanks for the Welcome

. . . I doubt that my ZL1 will be built in time for GA . . sure had hoped so, but production issues are thwarting his birth . .

mr02Z/28 · 04-02-2012, 03:36 PM

my wife got a flat on her 1 week old Terrain, my 1SS never had a flat yet..

actireman · 04-02-2012, 03:52 PM

Being in the tire business, most flats are either woke up to in the morning or found when walking up to the car. The other thing is most people can't change a tire and call for help. So it leaves a very small percentage that can change the tire and have it happen while driving. Myself, I see this as no big deal and would rather not have the weight or the room taken. It comes with the territory.

04-02-2012, 01:51 PM	#2
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04-02-2012, 02:00 PM	#3
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	install trailering blocks and call GM road side __________________

04-02-2012, 02:11 PM	#5
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	you really have two choices on cars without spares if you have a blow out. tow them or call someone to come get you take you to a tire shop. I have not had this happen yet but depending on where I was I would handle it different. If I was local I would just leave the car and fix the tire. if it was not I would tow the car. the issue you run into with the larget front brakes on some cars is finding a sapre to clear them. I don't know if that is an issue for the ZL-1 or not. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

04-02-2012, 02:41 PM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	The really is zero room in the trunk for a full size tire for a spare. __________________

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04-02-2012, 01:46 PM	#1
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	What if YOUR ZL1 gets a BLOW OUT? This is what I am worried about, and why I think anyone with a ZL1 should be concerned. I will be trying to see if a CTS-V has a spare that will fit. If not, I'll just buy a proper aftermarket rim and 285x20 tire. I believe this should remain in this forum location vs TIRES etc. FWIW. ZL1 Owners need specific direction/ideas. Excellent article cautionary tale on what happened to a CTS-V driver! - WITH PICS!! http://www.joelfeder.com/2011/06/06/...as-a-blow-out/

04-02-2012, 02:42 PM	#7
THR ZL1 #1 Perma Grinning Drives: 2012 Tom Henry Racing ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 452	As someone who trailers cars often I see nothing of issue here . .

04-02-2012, 02:49 PM	#8
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Wheels/Tires that will fit in the spare tire well in the trunk, won't clear the larger brembo brakes. Wheels/Tires that will clear the larger brembo brakes won't fit in the spare tire well. Instead they give you a small air pump along with a can of fix-a-flat. You can use that, use Onstar for service, or call GM on your phone. Several options are available, plus, how often do people get flat tires these days.

04-02-2012, 02:49 PM	#9
brian-nicola Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nanaimo, BC Canada Posts: 241	My CTSv has the inflator kit,,,,with a spare there wouldn't be room for my briefcase!

04-02-2012, 03:36 PM	#13
mr02Z/28 Drives: 2002 Z/28,1968 Chevelle convert. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phila.,PA Posts: 1,141 View My Garage	my wife got a flat on her 1 week old Terrain, my 1SS never had a flat yet..

04-02-2012, 03:52 PM	#14
actireman Drives: 2011 denali hd2500 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: clarkston, mi Posts: 186	Being in the tire business, most flats are either woke up to in the morning or found when walking up to the car. The other thing is most people can't change a tire and call for help. So it leaves a very small percentage that can change the tire and have it happen while driving. Myself, I see this as no big deal and would rather not have the weight or the room taken. It comes with the territory.