For my 15" alloys I went this route:

http://volkscafe.com/main.jsp?pa=ip&ip=764380099

Thanks,
Chris

---- Original message ----
>Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 12:18:36 -0400
>From: "Thomas, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey.Thomas1@DEFENCE.GOV.AU>
>Subject: unclas Spare Tire Carrier
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>I recently upgraded my spare tire to match the standard
alloys in my '88
>Westy.  After ditching the old steel wheel I found that the
alloy combo
>would not allow the carrier to engage with the catch.  The
tire is hits
>against the various hoses and stuff up there.
>I checked the archives but could not find any references.
>Someone I spoke to suggested a spacer for the bolt and do
away with the
>catch, but the catch seems like nice insurance
>
>Should the tire/rim fit, or...?
>
>Geoff Thomas
>'88 Westy now with 235,000 miles