Hi,

Trying to put spare alloy tire (87 Weekender) back into spare tire
carrier after taking it all apart during radiator work.

Now I had to let all of the air out of the tire and use a jack to get it
to latch.  Ran my hand over the top of the tire (in the carrier now) and
noticed that the radiator hoses are kinda squoshed.  Not much but enough
to be called squoshed.

Is this normal?  Doesnt sound right to me.

I am assuming that the regular non-alloy tires were slimmer and not a
problem.  Do most people have a non-alloy as the spare?

What has your mileage been on this issue?

Thanks,

Erik