I have an inflated 215/75R15 BFG for my spare.  There was a discussion re: spare tire mounting on TheSamba about a month ago and someone posted a link to a prior posting with photo's and measurements on how to modify the clamshell for this.     I do not know who's posting on TheSamba it was but it may have been Seth's or someone that had used his method.  It is a tight fit but does work.  If someone needs a copy I may still have it saved and could forward the link to them.  Not having the necessary tools and time available I had mine done by a local shop but looking at the instructions it is not difficult though cutting and welding is involved.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 2:16 pm
Subject: Re: Spare for 15" wheel, with front big brake kit
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Some years ago, Seth Hatfield now of Mastercraft motors Santa
> Barbara, CA
> masterfully hand crafted modifications to a standard tire pan to
> accept a
> 215x75-15 tire, inflated.  It's a light slip fit and has done well
> over the
> years.  He has a website.
>
> Pensioner
>
>
> On 8/25/09, Ryan Alfonso <vangina@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone found a narrow spare that would fit in the tray?  maybe
> > from an old passat or something?
> >
>