The Vans that were factory equipped with the 205/70-14 tire used a different
clamshell and the hold down bars. Also the two hoses for the radiator are
different to make room.
The best I have done is getting a 215/65-16 tire in there with some
modification.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Ed Duntz
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: How to get that (bleep) spare tire out (Part 3)

> 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