Hi listers,

        You folks were correct in telling me that the 205/70/14 tire would not fit in my 85 Vanagon clamshell.  I could have forced it up but clearly this could cause problems.

        So, I purchased the Van Cafe carrier and as I had to have work done on the van, I took the cold weather excuse and let the mechanic install it. 

        I received a call and he said he doesn't like the way the tire can move all around left right, forward and back.  Without the wires holding it in place.

        The carrier comes with no install instructions.
Before attempting the install I asked van cafe for instructions but they did not have any.  I received a brief email basically saying remove clamshell and wires and install new carrier.

So, anyone out there have one of these carriers?  Is your tire flopping around, only held in place by gravity, or do you have a tip for us?

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto Westfalia