Related - how significant would it be keep the spare tire in a 205/70
R14 size. It is a spare, after all, to b used in emergencies to get you
to repair station or tire sales place. If  you have to use the smaller
tire - it might ride funny, or sit funny - but should get you where you
need to go.

If I go to a 16 inch wheel, I'm going to have that issue. I like my
stock setup because I can keep my official BMW two gallon  gas can in
inside the wheel of the spare. Fits perfect/like it was made for it. I
know it works that way in BMW's.

John

On 3/11/2014 6:00 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
> 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
>
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