�Hi Ed,
�I lost one of those clips years ago and substituted a length of .032" stainless steel safety wire in it's place. It's worked like a champ ever since. Two wraps around and a twisted pigtail and you're done.
Mike M 

On Monday, August 4, 2014 12:20 PM, "email99@bellsouth.net" <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
  

Does anyone have the specific changes VW made in the spare tire clam
shell and wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires?� I would imagine the
modifications allows for 20 mm increased space but I wonder if there is
anything else.

Has anyone fabricated an extended hinge adapter to allow using the
standard clam shell?

Also, does anyone have 2 extra securing clips (251 801 921) for the clam
shell hinge?� Pmail me with your mailing address and I'll send you a
self addressed stamped envelope and couple of bucks if you'll send them
to me.

Ed