Non-stock wheels/brakes? What about spare tire?

[XfireZ51]

Robert wheel poll got me to thinking. So now that I have upgraded to Z06 wheels and front brake calipers, what to do for potential flat? Staggered wheel sizes complicates things a bit more. Right now I've got a can of flat fix and compressor.
Anybody else w suggestions?

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I have a brand new aluminum GTO spare strapped behind the seats. Clears the larger calipers. I have C5 Z06 front calipers. I have a diffuser underneath the rear and have no spare tire carrier.

[XfireZ51]

Brett,

When did you do the Z06 calipers? The rears aren't the issue, its the front caliper. You're saying the GTO spare clears the C6 Z calipers?

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

I have a brand new aluminum GTO spare strapped behind the seats. Clears the larger calipers. I have C6 Z06 front calipers. I have a diffuser underneath the rear and have no spare tire carrier.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Brett,

When did you do the Z06 calipers? The rears aren't the issue, its the front caliper. You're saying the GTO spare clears the C6 Z calipers?

Sorry, Dom. They are C5 Z06 front calipers.

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Sorry, Dom. They are C5 Z06 front calipers.

Brett,

Maybe you could measure the barrel diameter on that spare and I can compare to the Z06 wheel.

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Brett,

Maybe you could measure the barrel diameter on that spare and I can compare to the Z06 wheel.

You'd trust him to do that? He's already got that first "error" for the year!

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Brett,

Maybe you could measure the barrel diameter on that spare and I can compare to the Z06 wheel.

I've read I'm quite sure that the only "direct-fit" compact spare is the '08+ CTS which is like the GTO but with a larger barrel and an appropriate offset. The compact is like the older CTS - it's an add on option that most don't have or even ship with. A salvage yard buy would be probably not possible. I believe they might even be used as "skinnies" like the C5 guys do with the GTO.

The package part # is 19179359 and it's an 18 X 4 complete with tire, compressor and accessories.

[WVZR-1]

I wondered about the C6 Z06 when I read Brett's post. Another option and you could maybe split the "set-up" for it. Find any appropriate late model compact that will clear the diameter of the rotor package and buy a wheel adapter that will do 5 X 4.75 to what ever the bolt-circle is on the compact spare and buy it in the appropriate thickness to accommodate the offset required. I would guess adapters might only be available in pairs so you'd need a partner. Find the right compact spare and this would be very viable.

There's 18 & 19 inch compact spares.

For a "stocker" I'd buy a compact-spare (salvage) T155/80R17 Sienna, Highlander, 350Z and more maybe and just swap the tire. If the "stocker" won't clear the C5 Z06 caliper then do the GTO and maybe still substitute the larger compact. The GTO is I think quite tiny.

[Kevin]

same thing i'd do now...since there's no way i'm driving on a 20 year old spare, call AAA

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Robert wheel poll got me to thinking. So now that I have upgraded to Z06 wheels and front brake calipers, what to do for potential flat? Staggered wheel sizes complicates things a bit more. Right now I've got a can of flat fix and compressor.
Anybody else w suggestions?

Well I know your not running wheel sensors DOM but Fix a Flat will hose those up for sure if you were.

All things considered a Triple AAA tow or I have towing via my insurance CO to the nearest facility. Or leave it there if you can pull the wheel etc.