What Is The Factory Spare Rim And Tire Size For A 2003 Ss?

[YenkoChevelle69]

Hey guys, my spare tire, and tire hoist is missing. I guess they nixed it when they put on that horrid exhaust. I need to know the correct sizing for an 03 SS so that I can procure one in the near future.

 

Thanks!

[brobradh77]

I believe mine was a 17" spare and I have an 06 but I ditched that one and got a 20" spare due to i';m running 22's and besides the 20" spare would look better.

[Fireman31]

I believe mine was a 17" spare and I have an 06

ditto on that

[BOB47]

My '03 has a 16".

[Rays B4U]

My spare on my 03 is a P265/75/16.

[Hankg42]

My spare on my 03 is a P265/75/16.

I found out (thanks to Krambo) that I can't use the spare anymore since I put on Baer brakes. Won't fit. Bought some flat fix to carry around instead.

[brobradh77]

I found out (thanks to Krambo) that I can't use the spare anymore since I put on Baer brakes. Won't fit. Bought some flat fix to carry around instead.

 

IMO if its bad enough to have to change it Fix a Flat wont fix it. If 16" is too small get a bigger size. I got a grey SS rim 20" of course and a good used tire to mount on it for under $300 and it fits under the truck with no problems.

[Hankg42]

IMO if its bad enough to have to change it Fix a Flat wont fix it. If 16" is too small get a bigger size. I got a grey SS rim 20" of course and a good used tire to mount on it for under $300 and it fits under the truck with no problems.

I'd only hope to go as far as the next gas station. But I know what you mean. And, don't you know I just sold my stock rims. Oh well... I was curious if a 20 would fit under the truck. Thanks for that info. I'll keep an eye out for a used 20" wheel around my area.

Edited December 28, 2007 by Hankg42 (see edit history)

[supersub]

IMO if its bad enough to have to change it Fix a Flat wont fix it. If 16" is too small get a bigger size. I got a grey SS rim 20" of course and a good used tire to mount on it for under $300 and it fits under the truck with no problems.

The nbs trucks and suv's use a 17" spare that will fit over the baer brakes.And I personally tested it!

[Holty]

My spare on my 03 is a P265/75/16.

 

 

i have one i'll give away if someone comes to pick it up at my house.

[Hankg42]

i have one i'll give away if someone comes to pick it up at my house.

Looks like I'll have one to give away too!

[12'SROCK]

mine is a 17" rim.....i have the hoist if your interseted and the tow hitch, make me an offer

Edited December 28, 2007 by 12'SROCK (see edit history)

[brobradh77]

I'd only hope to go as far as the next gas station. But I know what you mean. And, don't you know I just sold my stock rims. Oh well... I was curious if a 20 would fit under the truck. Thanks for that info. I'll keep an eye out for a used 20" wheel around my area.

 

Exactly..thats my luck. I would have a blow out on the highway in the middle of the night in B.F.E..lol so I figure its always a good idea to keep a spare on the truck.

[drako]

The 20 fits no problem under the hoist??? Interesting....

Anyways this happened to me the other day, I carry fix a flat and I SHREDDED my tire. I lifted the truck up with the stock jack. I must stress this, the stock jack is DANGEROUS. After I took the tire off I lifted it up a bit more for easy on, and one of the bolts of the jack snapped and the truck LUCKILY came down on the spare since I was already putting it on.

Worse freaking sound is to hear the crack when your lifting that monster up.

[BOB47]

I must stress this, the stock jack is DANGEROUS.

 

I agree 100%. The stock jack is dangerous on dry, level pavement. Wouldn't want to ever try to use that thing on the side of the road. I've got a small 2 1/2 ton floor jack that I carry whenever I have to go far. Whoever designed the original should be forced to try and use it sometime.