Kensmith

If anyone needs a spare for their C2, check the junk yards for a Chevy S-10 under bed spare. The size is 155/90 x 16". Almost identical circumference as the 215/70 x 15". Just a tad larger and if you let just a tad air out, perfect!

66since71

Interesting find. Does the wheel clear the calipers?

Kensmith

Yep, I took it off my son's S-10. It also has disk brakes.

OCS1667

Ken, does the bolt pattern match the Corvettes, I think you say it does?

I've spent a lot of time looking for a rim, but have not had any success, tire not a problem.

Have you looked into or has anyone checked the new small spares in the newer cars.

Dennis

cramus

now if I just had a tub!

Kensmith

Yes, 5 on 4 3/4" fits !

Diameter of 215/70x15=26.85" Spare 155/90x16=26.98" so let a tad of air out, perfect! And it is a skinny spare so no problem fitting in the tub.

OCS1667

I love it, I think on my scale of 10 this is a 4 not a 10 like my overheating problem, just one more item of the list.

I have gotten so much from this forum, I can never thank everyone enough.

I keep thinking I'm done.Thanks mucho
Dennis

67-427ci

Ken: What year S10 is that from. I was at our local junk yard last month looking for one.
Roy

Kensmith

It's a 2001 but I am sure there are many years that have the same spare. His is the S-10 Extreme extended cab.

66since71

Ken, but Corvette 4 piston calipers "stick-out" and the later model single piston floating calipers do not. Have you actually had it on the car yet?

Harry

67-427ci

Here is another thread where forum member richbopp tried it on his car and says it fit. Could not find one at our local junk yard, but did find one on eBay for $25.00.
Roy

66since71

Roy, thanks for the link.. and for the info. Time to start looking...

Harry

richbopp

My son has a 2003 S-10 Extreme extended cab and his under bed spare fits mt 64 perfectly. I agree that a little leass air pressure makes it fit snug, but that's no big deal.

Anybody in central NJ (where he lives) want to see it give me a PM and you can meet him and see what it looks like.

Rich

Kensmith

Harry,

I am currently running 15" Craiger S/S wheels with 1/4 or 1/2 inch spacers so that the spokes do not hit the calipers. The S-10 16" wheel will clear by more than an inch and needs no spacers. If anyone wants a photo, I will take and email to you.

OCS1667

Ken, I guess we covered everything.
Thanks again, you made my day.
Dennis

66since71

Thanks Ken!

rayvaflav

Hey Ken, when will we get to see some recent photos of your '65 now that you have done all of the work and mods to the car ? Enquiring/Envious minds want to know

RestoVette

When I was restoring a '65 a few years back, I was given the following tip by a local Corvette Heaven guy: The "temporary" spare for a '78-'79-'80, etc., is a perfect fit for mid-years......both on the hub and in the tub. I went to a Corvette wrecking yard and found one that had never been out of the tub.

67-427ci

Ken: You were right on the money with the mini-spare. I found one on eBay for $25.00. It appears new and never has been on the ground. It fits perfectly! Clears the brake caliper with room to spare and fits in the spare tire tub. It's good to finally have a spare again. I have not had one since I installed the trailer hitch. The draw bar will only clear the tub when the short bolts are used.
Thanks again Ken!
Roy

Kensmith

Roy,

Glad you got one. I stole my son's off his S-10 as he has no place to keep it. He put air bags on his truck so no room for a spare. His loss, my gain