An option for spare tire replacement.... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

VetteMed · 01-21-2012

By now, our original spare tires are questionable -- and for those of us with upgraded brakes, the spare won't even fit in the front.

Some guys have adapted the late model GTO spare, which apparently is also similar or the same as the CTS and Lucerne spares. I'm told that this requires some grinding of the hub mating surface on the spare wheel, for it to work on a C4. Used, these spares go for $100-150. The wheel alone is around $100-150 new from GM when you factor in shipping, or local dealer markup.

I came across another option, which is now "standard equipment" in all of my vehicles. Apparently some late model GM cars are equipped with a compact 12V compressor, in which is mounted a can of sealant, and a pressure gauge. I bought a "lot" of these, in order to get a good price on the few that I needed for my own vehicles. I have a few extras that I bought as part of the deal, I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested.

This unit will fit comfortably in the storage bins in the C4, and will fit under the storage trays, leaving that available for whatever you need.

Here's a few pics:

If anyone is interested, I'm selling my remaining few for $85 each, including shipping by priority mail.

01-21-2012	#1
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	An option for spare tire replacement.... By now, our original spare tires are questionable -- and for those of us with upgraded brakes, the spare won't even fit in the front. Some guys have adapted the late model GTO spare, which apparently is also similar or the same as the CTS and Lucerne spares. I'm told that this requires some grinding of the hub mating surface on the spare wheel, for it to work on a C4. Used, these spares go for $100-150. The wheel alone is around $100-150 new from GM when you factor in shipping, or local dealer markup. I came across another option, which is now "standard equipment" in all of my vehicles. Apparently some late model GM cars are equipped with a compact 12V compressor, in which is mounted a can of sealant, and a pressure gauge. I bought a "lot" of these, in order to get a good price on the few that I needed for my own vehicles. I have a few extras that I bought as part of the deal, I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested. This unit will fit comfortably in the storage bins in the C4, and will fit under the storage trays, leaving that available for whatever you need. Here's a few pics: If anyone is interested, I'm selling my remaining few for $85 each, including shipping by priority mail. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)