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Subject:Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)
From:Ed Duntz
Date:Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:29:10 -0500
> TWO QUESTIONS:
> (1) Can the pull-tab mechanism be repaired?
> (2) What size tire will fit in spare tire tray without damage?

1- I'm pretty sure you can buy a replacement- if not new, then you'll find
some used ones now and then on the Samba

2- The 205/70-14 should fit because on Vanagons that came with that size
with the alloy wheels, an alloy spare was included with that tire in the
clamshell.

Ed in CT