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ron123 · 01-12-2022, 12:34 PM

The OP has an LT which means the stock Camaro spare wheel/tire will fit. The LT does not have the Brembo with roller skates sticking up from pads on front.
In fact, that spare tire with tools was a factory option for about $150 or so.
There are many threads with lots of ideas for spares. There is a plastic battery cover/insulator that snaps on prior to putting the spare tire in the trunk. Available via Chevy and have seen used on ebay.

Alpha0523 · 01-12-2022, 02:43 PM

After two years of searching wreckers with no luck. Found a used 18" factory spare on E-bay from a store called Autopharmacy. After the exchange and import tax work out to $330 canadian delivered to my door in Alberta canada. Went to the local auto store and picked up a jack and wheel wrench on clearance for $40. . Learned that the foam supplied has a best before date of 5 years and wont work on a sidewall hole. Replaced the foam can for $40 and now have a spare,compressor with the foam. Great peace of mind when certain locations dont have cell service and towing companies with in 100 KM.

vinman · 01-12-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ron123

The OP has an LT which means the stock Camaro spare wheel/tire will fit. The LT does not have the Brembo with roller skates sticking up from pads on front.
In fact, that spare tire with tools was a factory option for about $150 or so.
There are many threads with lots of ideas for spares. There is a plastic battery cover/insulator that snaps on prior to putting the spare tire in the trunk. Available via Chevy and have seen used on ebay.

However it is an RS as well as an LT, so it has the same 20" wheels your SS has so it won't fit in the trunk space

xstuntman · 01-12-2022, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vinman

However it is an RS as well as an LT, so it has the same 20" wheels your SS has so it won't fit in the trunk space

Why?
Both the 18" and 20" wheels use the same overall tire height.
Granted, I haven't tried putting one of my old 18" in there on my LS so maybe I'm missing something?

I think I will go out and give it a whirl.

Edit:
Nope, the steel 18"s don't fit the hole. Side to side looks good but top to bottom ain't happening. Need more tire inflator i guess. Amazon list a $300 spare as 26.5" overall btw.

ron123 · 01-12-2022, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vinman

However it is an RS as well as an LT, so it has the same 20" wheels your SS has so it won't fit in the trunk space

The OEM Camaro Factory SPARE does fit in the trunk spare tire well on my SS. Have it sitting in there ever since i bought the SS new in 2014.

ChrisLydia · 01-14-2022, 06:11 PM

Thanks all for the great advise. Much appreciated!

ADVMax · 01-14-2022, 06:22 PM

Just for the comfort of knowing I may not have to call a roll back for a flat I may try one of my stock 9” front 20’s in the spare well. That extra weight along with a jack and a wrench are no issue on the street really.

Cheap Guy · 01-15-2022, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by acutron42

Here is a full kit. You would also need a 2" spacer to clear the front calipers. They also offer different package options.

https://modernspare.com/product/2010...ncluding-z-28/

Here’s what I bought. Didn’t bother with the spacer - if necessary I’ll swap the rear to front in an emergency. Tried to go the X5 route but this was simple and complete.

BLU DUCE · 01-16-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Here’s what I bought. Didn’t bother with the spacer - if necessary I’ll swap the rear to front in an emergency. Tried to go the X5 route but this was simple and complete.

Not a bad price for all that equipment.

But I only have one question. I only have 5 lugs on my camaro. What do I do with all the extra holes?

0stones0 · 01-16-2022, 10:46 AM

So, my brakes have the stacked weights, not the roller skates. Do I still need the spacer?

acutron42 · 01-16-2022, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

So, my brakes have the stacked weights, not the roller skates. Do I still need the spacer?

This is a good question. I have thinking about buying one of these kits just for peace of mind. When I get a flat I seem to do it right & it's not a nail or screw lol. I did some looking & there are a lot of different cars out there that don't have spares. I'm guessing the extra holes are for a different bolt pattern. Maybe 5 x 115.

chevy pilot · 01-17-2022, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by George-CZ

I bought a spare wheel from a BMW X5 and put it directly in the trunk under the carpet.
There is no need for spacers and it will fit through the Brembo brakes.

I have Audi spare wheel and 2" spacer.

Yellow 1 · 01-18-2022, 11:44 AM

I got a complete kit from www.performancespare.com included spacesaver, adaptor, lug wrench & jack. All stows neatly underneath the trunk floor access panel.
I believe their latest version does away with the spacer. It's a neat kit.

Rock-It Man · 01-18-2022, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Here’s what I bought. Didn’t bother with the spacer - if necessary I’ll swap the rear to front in an emergency. Tried to go the X5 route but this was simple and complete.

I have read that putting a smaller diameter spare on the rear of a car with a limited slip differential will cause excessive wear to the clutch pack.

Can anyone corroborate this?

01-12-2022, 12:34 PM	#15
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	The OP has an LT which means the stock Camaro spare wheel/tire will fit. The LT does not have the Brembo with roller skates sticking up from pads on front. In fact, that spare tire with tools was a factory option for about $150 or so. There are many threads with lots of ideas for spares. There is a plastic battery cover/insulator that snaps on prior to putting the spare tire in the trunk. Available via Chevy and have seen used on ebay. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

01-16-2022, 10:46 AM	#24
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,206 View My Garage	So, my brakes have the stacked weights, not the roller skates. Do I still need the spacer? __________________

01-18-2022, 11:44 AM	#27
Yellow 1 Grumpy Grey-haired Guy Drives: Camaro, Corvette & Merc C300(daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 806 View My Garage	I got a complete kit from www.performancespare.com included spacesaver, adaptor, lug wrench & jack. All stows neatly underneath the trunk floor access panel. I believe their latest version does away with the spacer. It's a neat kit. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------

01-12-2022, 02:43 PM	#16
Alpha0523 Drives: 2011 CAMARO R/S LT2 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: AB. canada Posts: 19	After two years of searching wreckers with no luck. Found a used 18" factory spare on E-bay from a store called Autopharmacy. After the exchange and import tax work out to $330 canadian delivered to my door in Alberta canada. Went to the local auto store and picked up a jack and wheel wrench on clearance for $40. . Learned that the foam supplied has a best before date of 5 years and wont work on a sidewall hole. Replaced the foam can for $40 and now have a spare,compressor with the foam. Great peace of mind when certain locations dont have cell service and towing companies with in 100 KM.

01-14-2022, 06:11 PM	#20
ChrisLydia Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Toronto Posts: 12	Thanks all for the great advise. Much appreciated!

01-14-2022, 06:22 PM	#21
ADVMax Sporting Foole Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 500	Just for the comfort of knowing I may not have to call a roll back for a flat I may try one of my stock 9” front 20’s in the spare well. That extra weight along with a jack and a wrench are no issue on the street really.