I made my own clamshell, 215/75/15bfg all terrains. I re used the factory
hinges and built a new frame to hold it up. Currently working on building
my own swing away tire carrier for the rear, the tire seems to fill the
hole too much and  reduces air flow through the radiator and my
temperatures are higher. Depending on your engine type (1.9l turbo diesel)
temps and environment for driving a rear carrier may be a better option?

On Sep 23, 2016 10:29 AM, "Stuart MacMillan" <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ben T had some longer latches made up, but he may be sold out.   Ben?
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 7:40 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
>
> HI all,
>
>         Please keep answers to this on list.  I heard BenT has developed
> something but I don’t have the details yet.  I’m using the Van Cafe holder
> but would prefer my original clamshell with a reasonable modification.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2016, at 9:07 AM, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> I recently acquired a spare wheel with BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO
> LT 215/75R15 tire on it and, if possible, would like to store it in
> the clamshell of my 2wd 89 Westy.  Has anyone successfully made this
> work and if so, could you share details as to how you had to modify
> the clamshell, please?
> Thanks in advance.
> Andre Fiedler
>