> What is the largest tire the stock spare tire carrier can handle without
> hassle?  I read in the archives that 27" wheels can be crammed in.  Not
> what I am looking for.

I've run 27x8.5 14 tires on my Vanagon for the last 3.5 years and they
will NOT fit in the spare carrier without modifications to the carrier
itself.  I have not done these modifications and carry the stock munchkin
tire in there.

Chris S.
'85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel"
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