[AZ_1LE]

Originally Posted by Iroc_Z28

I think they added the requirement for 1LE's to get the shipping blocks as well after complaints of splitter damage during shipping. My car was delivered end of December 2016 and i didn't have the shipping blocks or this warning label... luckily mine was undamaged

Explains why mine arrived at the dealership damaged But it just arrived to them at the beginning of February.

[RUQWIKR]

Originally Posted by slick3

Which kit did you buy? I dont see one for the 2016 Camaro let alone the 1LE with the big brakes

Just make your own like I mentioned scouring eBay or Craigslist:

- 18x4 aluminum or steel spare from CTS, Camaro, etc.
- Spare 135/80/18 or 155/70/18 spare tire
- 5/16" spacer for use on rear (some spare wheels don't need this)
- For the front, the thick adapter spare like I put in the picture that I just took off the web above or this one

[171LE]

Well, been with out the 1LE for 5 days now, I think I am slipping into mild depression...
Dealership said 3-5 days on the Nitto 555 G2s, 5 days is tomorrow, so my fingers are crossed.

My spare tire kit comes in tomorrow as well.

I'll post some pics after both have been completed.

[Russm]

Looking on ebay / craigslsit and I am finding just this size, but not what you have/recommend above.
Will this work or just keep looking please?
Thank You

What is the thickness of the large spacer please? Bolt Pattern, GM?


08-14 Cadillac CTS 18x4 135/70R18

[alpeltier]

I have a question. Would my 1LE take the same rims and tires that come on the standard 2SS. Black rims and run flat tires?
I have a ramp to use and I would like to keep the F1 tires for special occasions. Any mechanical reason why I couldn't do that ? Plus, being an old man, I love spending my kid's inheritance :-)

al

[WILWAXU]

Originally Posted by RUQWIKR

Similar to what I did except I got for free a lightly scratched up aluminum CTS (non-V) 18x4 spare. Tire height is acceptable. Spare pinchweld jack from a GTO with torque wrench and non-marring sockets (for jack and lugs). The jack, wrench, and sockets fit nicely in the foam trunk organizer in the well. Rear needs only a 5/16" spacer to clear. Fronts need the thick adapter. eBay'd all I needed for $100ish. Way better than being stuck somewhere. Take it all out in 1 minute flat when you go racing.

I just put together a similar kit using a 5mm spacer. Here's some shots of the Cadillac CTS aluminum 18x4" spare on the car (proof of concept ).

[Gilley]

^^ Nice work fitting the CTS spare.

[TrackClub]

Seems like a clean solution. What would e-LSD think of this spare? Any concerns? Also, what year CTS is this spare from please? Thx!

[crazydmc]

Originally Posted by 171LE

Roadside helps, they paid for most of the tow...
Problem was the nearest dealership was in the wrong direction, so I had to pay the difference.

I was nervous when it got pulled on to the tow truck, but luckily it only barely touched the splitter.

the camaro looks bad ass, even on a tow truck

[WILWAXU]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Seems like a clean solution. What would e-LSD think of this spare? Any concerns? Also, what year CTS is this spare from please? Thx!

Probably best to move the front tire to the rear if you have to drive any distance.

2007–2014 CTS spare. Be sure to read the description carefully. There are at least 3 different wheel sizes that look similar to this wheel (16", 17", & 18").

[TrackClub]

Yes of course, I shoulda thought of that
Thx for the specs.

[Tomahawg]

Originally Posted by WILWAXU

I just put together a similar kit using a 5mm spacer. Here's some shots of the Cadillac CTS aluminum 18x4" spare on the car (proof of concept ).

Do you have a part number for that spacer you used on the front?

[WILWAXU]

Originally Posted by Tomahawg

Do you have a part number for that spacer you used on the front?

I bought it at the Long Beach swap meet.

This one looks like what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KTPE0QG...d=5YXPAC22HWS3

[FNxR3DNECK]

The problem with all this is that running two different size tires in the rear for more than a very short limp home or to the dealer could result in damage to the eLSD. It does not like having two different diameter tire, that's the you MUST replace both rear tires if you get a nail/cut/etc. in one of them.