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Subject:Re: Spare Tire Matching
From:Al and Sue Brase
Date:Wed, 1 Dec 2004 01:33:53 -0600

Actually, that's puzzling. I believe that alloy wheels cam with
205/70r-14's. That was the package. If they were dealer installed, that
might make a difference.
I din't realize there was a difference in the spare tire support bars,
but it's possible.
Al Brase

Schooner wrote:

>I have to 205-70-R14's and they don't even fit under the front where the
>spare goes. They are too large for the flip down carrier and shifting box
>above it combination. That is why I think the 185 is put there. I bought
>mine new with the alloy wheels (89) and the 185's is what was underneath as
>the spare.
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