I had a new spare tire carrier made for my 15 inch wheel/tire. I run 215's also. It is lower so I don't have the steering interference, but also deflate my tire to 20 lbs. I carry a 12v inflator.

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> On Nov 28, 2016, at 5:50 PM, vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET> wrote:
> 
> I wouldn't worry about the diameter. I've fit 215/75/15 tires a few
> times into the spare areas under the front. The width of the rim is a
> factor though. With 6" it should be ok wrt the steering shaft though I
> haven't used that exact tire.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> Neil N wrote:
>>> ..... And though not directly related
>> to this topic, I'm also finding that i might have to alter the spare
>> tire area at frame rails to accommodate tire diameter. Had I known
>> that alteration *might* be needed, I'd have stuck with the 14" wheel.
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>>