Some of us travel to back in it places.  The idea that a spare is just for brief use on pavement doesn't work for that situation.  mcneely

---- "SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> In 2WD vanagons..
> a stock type 14 inch spare is fine.
> Just carry stock lug bolts and nuts ..
> and make sure the wheel will fit over your longer studs or whatever and
> still work.
>
>
> On 3/11/2014 9:22 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> > 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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David McNeely