[dmkp621]

I'm looking at buying an SS from local dealer stock. I might end up without the spare wheel option. Does anyone know the sizing and/or a source of a regular donut temporary spare wheel & tire? I wonder if a G8 one would fit.

 

[z51vett]

Cheaper to buy on the car if that helps. 500 for front mag and tire and includes jack and lug wrench.
z51vett
Doug

 

[Headrat]

And the wheel alone is almost $1000.00 retail !!!!

 

[Diehard]

Cheaper to buy on the car if that helps. 500 for front mag and tire and includes jack and lug wrench.
z51vett
Doug

Do you mean that if you don't get the optional spare tire you don't get a jack and a lug wrench???

 

[z51vett]

Do you mean that if you don't get the optional spare tire you don't get a jack and a lug wrench???

That is correct you get a pump and seal kit slime built into system.
z51vett
Doug

 

[Navy Lifer]

Check the Owner's Manual - it tells it just like Doug says.

Chevy Vehicle Manuals and Videos | Owners Manuals | Chevrolet

Select SS - download PDF of manual or look at the print version

Pg 10-55

This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.

Funny they still have the language in the OM about the spare being good for 70 MPH.

Pg 10-68

After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 mph) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.

To me, the manual should also state that in addition to stopping to check pressure, the other step(s) should be to verify correct wheel nut torque and to ensure TPMS is indicating the replacement/spare now in use properly. It does that in a back-handed way, I suppose, but I'm surprised it's not more detailed in nature.

 

[dmkp621]

But what I'm asking is, does anyone know if a "standard" donut-type wheel & tire will fit on this car, and what size/fitment would work. Looks like a jack & lug wrench would be needed also - thanks for pointing that out.

 

[Navy Lifer]

G8 N65 spare - 17x4

http://www.tonkinonlineparts.com/sh...2496&ukey_driveLine=8728&ukey_trimLevel=19260

GM 92214938 & 92199316 (retainer)

GM PART # 92214938
CATEGORY: Wheels
PACK QTY: 1
List Price $226.69
Dealer Cost $140.09

(no tire)

 

[Diehard]

G8 N65 spare - 17x4

SPARE WHEEL. Fits: 2009 Pontiac G8 4 DOOR Gas 8 Cylinder 6.0L (w/Cylinder Deactivation) | Tonkin Online Parts

GM 92214938 & 92199316 (retainer)

GM PART # 92214938
CATEGORY: Wheels
PACK QTY: 1
List Price $226.69
Dealer Cost $140.09

(no tire)

Wow and with no tire. Do we know if that will even fit the front of an SS? I would think another option would be to consider an inexpensive full size wheel and tire as a temp.
And of course check with Tire rack and others for possible options.

 

[G8 GT V8]

Wow and with no tire. Do we know if that will even fit the front of an SS? I would think another option would be to consider an inexpensive full size wheel and tire as a temp.
And of course check with Tire rack and others for possible options.

I doubt it would fit over the Brembos. 19" G8 GT wheels do not fit over the Brembos. One option would be to find a rim/tire that will fit on the rear of the SS (should be easy to find one for the rear: 17" GTO spare, 17"/18" GTO wheels, 18" CTS spare, 18"/19" G8 GT wheels, 18" G8 V6 wheel). If you have a blowout on the front, you can swap the spare for a good rear tire, and move the good rear to the front, assuming that the wider stock rear will not rub the front suspension. It's more work this way, but at least you have something that works in an emergency situation and many "low cost" wheel options to pick from.

G8 GXP and 9" CTS-V might work on the front and I have to believe that there are some aftermarket options out there as well.

 

[black magic]

A word of caution about using a used wheel/tire for your spare. Know the true condition of the tire before placing it in the trunk and I mean inside and out. We learned the hard way last week when my wife bent one of the 19" G8 wheels and needed to use the "used" G8 wheel/tire that I bought for a spare to make it home. She made it about halfway home and the tire blew. I should have known better... (see Bridgestone Potenza thread). Sure enough, the tire on the spare was a Potenza. The tire was so rotten on the inside that it was pouring rubber powder out from the separation along the sidewall. Lesson learned on my part. Be careful with what you choose for a spare.

Potenza thread
http://www.ssforums.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/4697-bridgestone-potenzas.html

 

[GXPaycheck]

Nobody makes a spacesaver spare that fits over the Brembos. If they did, my GXP would have one!

 

[KenzSS]

I believe they say now that tires should be replaced after ~6 years. I know it's really tough to do on my RV because they always still have a ton of tread left and they're expensive but the sidewalls start to show cracking.
I think with a spare, you might get by with more time as long as you don't use it much if you have to use it.
The manufacture date is stamped on the tire, I think it's 4 numbers after D.O.T., the first two being the week and the last two being the year of manufacture. If it were made today, it would probably be 5113 or 5013.

 

[dmkp621]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like we're out of luck if the car wasn't ordered with a spare.

 

[Navy Lifer]

Nobody makes a spacesaver spare that fits over the Brembos. If they did, my GXP would have one!

So, does this mean the GXP was offered only with the air compressor/sealant package--no jack?

 

[rjandern]

Has anyone tried putting a non-OEM spare tire in the compartment?

Is the space for the spare the same as cars that included the full size spare option?
Did you have any problems getting it to fit?
Were you able to secure it in the compartment?
Where did you put the tire sealant kit?
Did you find a jack that could fit in the compartment with it?

 

[GXPaycheck]

So, does this mean the GXP was offered only with the air compressor/sealant package--no jack?

Yup.

Has anyone tried putting a non-OEM spare tire in the compartment?

Is the space for the spare the same as cars that included the full size spare option?
Did you have any problems getting it to fit?
Were you able to secure it in the compartment?
Where did you put the tire sealant kit?
Did you find a jack that could fit in the compartment with it?

You can get any aftermarket wheel that will fit the car and it will fit in the space in the trunk. You do need to get the jack kit though. That be be purchased through [email protected], dealer, or someone in Oz.