If you want to keep a stock 14" spare, then go with the factory
recommendation.  Factory also says 195R14 is acceptable, and that's what my
tires including spare are.  The spare fits in the carrier fine.  If you
expect to run on the spare for any extended period, you would need to make
sure that the tire diameter matches your regular running tires, however,
and that might not work for a 14 that will fit the carrier, depending on
what 16s you are running.  There might not even BE a 14 that would match
diameter on your 16s. David McNeely

On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 9:54 AM Rick N <vwfridge@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Looking into replacing the spare tire that is located in the clam shell.
> What tire and tire size would you recommend?
> The stock tire sizes listen on the door jamb are 205/70R14 97R &
> 185R14 C 6 PR
> I am located in Vancouver, Canada.
>
> Currently running on 16 inch rims but would like to keep a stock 14 inch as
> a spare.
>
> Rick
>