It seems like somewhere I have seen photos of a modified clamshell that
addresses the issue. Maybe someone still has a link for that.

John

On 6/5/2012 3:40 PM, Max Wellhouse wrote:
> Casey: I went the same route you did, and ended up getting a
> deflatable Audi 16" spare and the 12 pump to blow it up when it needs
> to be used. Haven't reamed out the center for it to fit the front
> hubs yet, but time will get that done. The tire is a Vredistein and
> came from an Allroad. Haven't tried to clam it in the clamshell yet,
> but. I think it will get in there eventually.
>
>
> DM&FS
>
> At 03:08 PM 6/5/2012, Zeitgeist wrote:
>> I sold a set of five alloys for $300 (possibly to someone on this list) a
>> while back, but they included caps and proper lug nuts/bolts. The tires
>> even had decent tread left, but the sidewalls had some age checking. I
>> went to 16" MB rims and never looked back...though I still don't have a
>> spare that fits in the clamshell.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Casey
>