Were run flats standard on the STS-V?

[inurok]

I bought my car from a dealer that apparently put new Goodyear tires on the car but they are NOT run flats & I have no spare in my trunk?

I purchased a large can of fix a flat but should I just buy a spare 18" rim to use as a spare. Will a standard donut fit over the brake caliper?

Thanks
Chris

[55cadillacking]

Yeah, it came with Pirelli Euphor@'s (sp?) which are run flats, so no spare came as standard equipment. I've never heard of anyone using a donut, but you never know. I keep an extra set of wheels on tap and don't drive too far from home!

[CIWS]

As far as we know the donuts won't fit. If you find one that does it would be nice info to put out for everyone.
Although you'll need a jack kit as well as some form of spare. I keep a portable compressor / battery jump unit in the trunk. It's helped a couple of times when I've got something in the tire and it's lost some air.

[WillySTS]

Yes, run-flats are OEM. I keep a compressor in the trunk even with runflats.

[harrysstsv]

Originally Posted by inurok

I bought my car from a dealer that apparently put new Goodyear tires on the car but they are NOT run flats & I have no spare in my trunk?

I purchased a large can of fix a flat but should I just buy a spare 18" rim to use as a spare. Will a standard donut fit over the brake caliper?

Thanks
Chris

Hi Chris, the wheel of an CTS V 04-07 will fit your STS V.
I`ve had a 07 STS V8 and it came standard with the 04-07 CTS V wheels and the same Brembo brakes as your or my STS V got right now.

Here`s a picture of my 07 STS wheel
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/PICT0023.jpg

Here`s my STS V
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=PICT0141.jpg

Harry

[Florian]

quit blinking when they take the pic, Harry!


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[inurok]

Originally Posted by harrysstsv

Hi Chris, the wheel of an CTS V 04-07 will fit your STS V.
I`ve had a 07 STS V8 and it came standard with the 04-07 CTS V wheels and the same Brembo brakes as your or my STS V got right now.

Here`s a picture of my 07 STS wheel
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...r/PICT0023.jpg

Here`s my STS V
http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...t=PICT0141.jpg

Harry

Thanks for the info & pics Harry!!

Chris

[inurok]

I just purchased this jack kit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0214&viewitem=

Since I need a way to remove the lug nuts from the tires.

Now I just have to find a rim&tire.

Chris

[inurok]

I have decided to go with a donut spare tire in my STS-V

Anyone know what model donut/spare with fit a V?

Do they make a 18" donut/spare for cars?

Thanks
Chris

[WillySTS]

SRX has 6 lugs and uses a doughnut. But, I don't if it will fit over them big ole brakes.

[CIWS]

Originally Posted by WillySTS

SRX has 6 lugs and uses a doughnut. But, I don't if it will fit over them big ole brakes.

I know folks did try the SRX wheels on the Vs and they wouldn't clear the brakes, so I'm betting the doughnut is the same.

[harrysstsv]

Originally Posted by CIWS

I know folks did try the SRX wheels on the Vs and they wouldn't clear the brakes, so I'm betting the doughnut is the same.

Hi Ciws,
couple posts up I told the wheel from the CTS V 04-07 will fit the the STS V.
My 07 STS had the Brembos with the CTS V wheels.(was standard on export V8 STS)

They will fit!!!!!!

Harry

[Bee iLL]

Originally Posted by harrysstsv

Hi Ciws,
couple posts up I told the wheel from the CTS V 04-07 will fit the the STS V.
My 07 STS had the Brembos with the CTS V wheels.(was standard on export V8 STS)

They will fit!!!!!!

Harry

I could be wrong, but didn't the 04-07 CTS-V / CTS have only 5 lugs?

[CIWS]

Originally Posted by Bee iLL

I could be wrong, but didn't the 04-07 CTS-V / CTS have only 5 lugs?

6 lugs on the SRX, and the Vs until the 09 CTS-V which has 5.

[harrysstsv]

Originally Posted by Bee iLL

I could be wrong, but didn't the 04-07 CTS-V / CTS have only 5 lugs?

Hi Bee iLL
CIWS is right, the european STS V8 model came with Brembos and the V wheels, so I know they`ll fit the STS V.

Harry