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Gossamer · 01-15-2018, 09:36 AM

Does anyone know, can an RS rim/tire(275/40/20) fit in the trunk and allow for the top down?

I'd check myself but it's 15 degrees, snowing and my car is covered until spring.

Planning on heading to Camarofest this year and would like to bring a real spare tire along.

Being trunk challenged as much as these cars are wondering if I'll be able to cruise down the highway on a nice day with the top down and have a tire in the trunk for that inevitable got ya moment

Stewart · 01-15-2018, 09:52 AM

I tried on my 2014 (yours may be different) and no it does not. I then tried taking the trunk floor out to see if the tire would fit in the area where the battery is, again not enough room.

Gossamer · 01-15-2018, 10:32 AM

Thanks Stewart. Looks like I've got some hard choices to make. Or the tire rides in the back seat, or a I gotta buy an actual temporary spare.

Love the car, hate these little issues with them. Than again I rode 2 wheels for decades and only got stranded once waiting for a tow.

Stewart · 01-15-2018, 11:59 AM

You are welcome Gossamer Maybe this will work for you? I did not see any where about not fitting in a vert but I am sure you can give them a call.

Product page:

https://performancespare.com/index.p...&product_id=70

home page:

https://performancespare.com/index.php

shibbs · 01-15-2018, 12:30 PM

You should be able to fit a spare FRONT tire in the trunk, but not sure about the convertible aspect of things. (Yes, the fronts fit the rear hubs just fine) The fronts are only 8" wide, whereas the rears are 9" wide. It's an extra inch, it may just be enough.

Gossamer · 01-15-2018, 01:59 PM

I'm aware of the spare kits but I think they're overpriced and still leave me with an 18" temporary tire that doesn't come close to matching the 20's on the RS.

Then that leaves you the fun of having to hunt down a replacement tire in whatever area you're in.

I'm trying to match the tire so that it's not a dire need(ie. vacation interruption).

I have 2 extra rear rims with tires right now. I'd prefer to put those on since they're better condition than my current OEM's and relegate one of my current's to spare duty(remember those good ol' days?)

Stewart · 01-15-2018, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gossamer

I'm aware of the spare kits but I think they're overpriced and still leave me with an 18" temporary tire that doesn't come close to matching the 20's on the RS.

Then that leaves you the fun of having to hunt down a replacement tire in whatever area you're in.

I'm trying to match the tire so that it's not a dire need(ie. vacation interruption).

I have 2 extra rear rims with tires right now. I'd prefer to put those on since they're better condition than my current OEM's and relegate one of my current's to spare duty(remember those good ol' days?)

I know what you mean. Sounds like the back seat option is looking like the route you may need to take.

Stewart · 01-15-2018, 03:48 PM

Or do this

pincoin · 02-11-2018, 07:04 AM

There is hardly any room in the trunk with the top down.

01-15-2018, 09:36 AM	#1
Gossamer Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 100	Being the off season for me Does anyone know, can an RS rim/tire(275/40/20) fit in the trunk and allow for the top down? I'd check myself but it's 15 degrees, snowing and my car is covered until spring. Planning on heading to Camarofest this year and would like to bring a real spare tire along. Being trunk challenged as much as these cars are wondering if I'll be able to cruise down the highway on a nice day with the top down and have a tire in the trunk for that inevitable got ya moment

01-15-2018, 09:52 AM	#2
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I tried on my 2014 (yours may be different) and no it does not. I then tried taking the trunk floor out to see if the tire would fit in the area where the battery is, again not enough room. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260 Last edited by Stewart; 01-15-2018 at 10:04 AM.

01-15-2018, 11:59 AM	#4
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	You are welcome Gossamer Maybe this will work for you? I did not see any where about not fitting in a vert but I am sure you can give them a call. Product page: https://performancespare.com/index.p...&product_id=70 home page: https://performancespare.com/index.php __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

01-15-2018, 03:48 PM	#8
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Or do this __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

02-11-2018, 07:04 AM	#9
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	There is hardly any room in the trunk with the top down. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

01-15-2018, 10:32 AM	#3
Gossamer Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 100	Thanks Stewart. Looks like I've got some hard choices to make. Or the tire rides in the back seat, or a I gotta buy an actual temporary spare. Love the car, hate these little issues with them. Than again I rode 2 wheels for decades and only got stranded once waiting for a tow.

01-15-2018, 01:59 PM	#6
Gossamer Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 100	I'm aware of the spare kits but I think they're overpriced and still leave me with an 18" temporary tire that doesn't come close to matching the 20's on the RS. Then that leaves you the fun of having to hunt down a replacement tire in whatever area you're in. I'm trying to match the tire so that it's not a dire need(ie. vacation interruption). I have 2 extra rear rims with tires right now. I'd prefer to put those on since they're better condition than my current OEM's and relegate one of my current's to spare duty(remember those good ol' days?)