NO SPARE in TRUNK...SO...
 

A couple of vert owners had a hitch installed to tow a small trailer...or to carry a bike or two. I liked the idea of a hitch to carry my e-bike and also to turn it into a spare tire carrier...which I did, IF you're a Camaro purist...I know this Ain't for you...But that's why they make chocolate ...and vanilla...lol.

That probably works better if your front and rear tires are the same size. Not so for my SS. The setup is hideous, but, it accomplishes a need, clearly.

Back when I was commuting for work, I had my 2014 Camaro LS. Was putting like 25k miles per year on it. I'd leave early in the morning and I wasn't going to wait for AAA if I ever got a flat tire. So I carried a full-size matching spare tire and wheel in the trunk. It was perfect for holding groceries, as it lived in there with the wheel face down. I could set all sorts of stuff in the wheel and it would stay put.

I thought I would finish off the pictures of the new interior. I thought about leather, but my pups talked me out of it...the cost was a tad high to get paw scratches, and then THEY get in trouble...yeah, sure. The guy who did the install did a super job at a reasonable cost...at least I think it was reasonable...my wife...not so much...c'est la vie...Because of the pups I added seat cushions and got lucky with a perfect match in the vinyl and red stitching. I added a lot of red carbon fiber trim...Again, NOT to the spouse's liking...She thinks I can take it to Mexico and make a killing selling the car, The back seat wind deflector is great, It keeps my grey flock of hair in good stead, The front tag has a Hopkins Backup Sensor System - Audible Alert - License Bracket Mount
Item # HM60100VA..same on the rear...I have had 7 or 8 of these sensors on various vehicles that did not have a factory sensor (on my first car at ...a 1907 Model T....lol). ,,,and they really do the job. REALLY quick and easy install...and I'm 81...lol

Coming from a '24 LT1 with run flats, i can kinda sympathize. I switched out to 1LE's as soon as I could but plug kits aside... I like to be self sufficient! Threw one in the trunk and added a jack and puck made me feel better. Thankfully my T/A and even my C4 vert have donuts.

I added red accents and as nice (and costly) as they are I kept the black knee pads on the center console and just kept them on the doors. Wifey approved! ;)

Not a convertible, I would surmise...lol

No, I'm guessing there's not enough room in the trunk for a full size tire/wheel so a hitch-mount spare is the only way for you guys.

What's the reflective tape on the inside door edge? That's a good way to add some safety if you ever have to get out on the side of the road. I like it.

That looks hideous and that's putting it nicely haha

Can't agree more with you. Sorry to the OP. Keep a tire patch (and plug) kit in the trunk along with a small emergency air compressor.

well probably wont get stolen now

I wish I could un-see that.

A great practical solution for lengthy vert road trips. :thumbup: Maybe if you attach a big wing to the top of it that would turn around some of the naysayers? :smiling1:

You guys are way too brutal, it doesn't look half, what half, not even quarter as bad as the 2019 front end :smoking:

While I'd never do this on my car, I understand the concern and it fits the color theme of the car fairly well, plus it's removable, of course. Good work, OP.

Lowes...cheap...It's the retired cop syndrome...lol...I have seen a few injuries at night when a door gets opened and gets hit.

As I said...chocolate and vanilla... lol

Don’t listen to anyone about the look of the spare… or anything else negative. I like the way you’ve made it your own.

Yep, it's for road trips...Although there's not much I can't do at 81...Finding and plugging a leak, or worse yet, having a blowout on a rainy, dark and dreary night in the middle of nowhere with no cell service...I like my idea,,,,

If you are going to post pictures, please make sure they are oriented properly.

Not for me at all, but I do applaud your ingenuity and creativity! Nice work!

In his defense, it's not trivial when some viewers support embedded orientation info (so he sees correctly rotated pictures on his machine or phone) while others, such as this prehistoric forum engine, don't... one has to strip this metadata from the pics, then rotate manually and repost them.

Merci Beaucoup...

Spare tire anxiety.

At 81, i’m guessing you really don’t give a shit what anybody thinks, and that’s the way it should be! It’s called making your life easier and at the same time driving an awesome car.

Modern day continental kit. Hey, those were ugly too though.

Definitely a great idea for long trips, especially in Aussie where, in our great open spaces, you could be hundreds of miles from anywhere with a flat, which would be a real problem.
Yes, you can get the spare wheel kit from ( Addons is it?), but then, if it is your rear wheel which is flat, it will not fit in the trunk when removed, and nobody has yet to tell me whether the very wide & large ZL1 wheel (larger than SS) will fit in the boot or the rear seat, & if it doesn't what would you do with it?

I am in the same boat but instead of +50° C I am -50°C most of the time :thumbup:

I had a blowout on the 14. Had to put the top down and put it in the back seat.

The Camaro Continental kit :smiling1:

Now all we need to add is some Corinthian leather and the transformation will be complete.

Seriously OP, you be practical. I am too.

Yes, that would be a good solution, problem is, can't do it with the Coupe, & there's no-one that has confirmed to me yet, that the rear wheel & Tire will be able to fit in the back seat of a coupe as there is doubt it would fit between the B Pillar & front seat when trying to gain access to the rear?. It'd be interesting to know if anyone on here has managed to get the 305/20 tire & rim into the back seat of a coupe?!

I have, When I track I put a 285 in the trunk and the 305 in the back seat folded down. Passenger seat all the way up and tilted forward and it slides through and I do use a tire bag. My wife also has more than enough room, the seat will only go back about 60% with the tire behind the seat. She's 5'4" so you might want to test it at home.

I've done that several times as well when taking an extra set of wheels to the track (2 x 305 and 1x 285 in the back seat; 1x 285 in the trunk). The ones in the back had to oriented vertically, front to back in order to fit next to each other and the rear seat had to be removed. But if you were just putting one in, you could do that quite easily with the back seats intact an with barely if any need to move front seats forward from rear-most position.

Everyone who complained GM didn’t advertise the 6th Gen Camaro enough were just misguided on who should be the spokesman:


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Absolutely. Maybe it's not too late to save the Camaro. They could put some ads together using Riccardo's voice via AI.
The Camaro should always be 1st and foremost about luxurious comfort. When I ordered mine, I tried to delete the Recarros and substitute Corinthian Lazy-Boys, but they didn't have that option on the order form. What gives GM?

You really made that yours, I approve. (100% serious)

That reflective tape on the door innards is a great idea.

LOL...Nope..I do not...And I refuse to enter into any derogatory back and forth dialogue with ...whomever...AND, THANKS....

I always wondered how many Corinthians Chrysler had killed over the years. Obviously all of them because they’re extinct now.

Good on you OP for making your car exactly as YOU want it!

I wish GM used a few additional colors and surfaces to break up the sea of black interior.

Thanks for your reply, but I see you have an SS?....I don't think they have 20" wheels the same as the ZL1,..so dýou think the ZL1 wheel 305/"20" will fit?

Modernspare.com. Fits in the trunk. I recommended one to a friend of mine with a '16 2SS convertible. 2 months after purchasing it he had a major blowout after hitting some trash on our poorly maintained freeways. He was glad he had a good spare but he did however, need to place the blown out rear tire in the backseat. If you DD or drive long distances a real spare tire is nice to have instead of plugs and goop.