Great,

What tire did you end up using.  I know only a spare but it might be helpful for others to know a available choice.

Best,

Eric 

> On Jul 5, 2022, at 12:05 AM, Rick N <vwfridge@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the replies and sorry for my late reply.
> I was able to find a new tire for my spare
> Nankang - HEAVY DUTY 185/14 INCH 8 PLY RADIAL at an acceptable price.
> 
> Thanks again.
> 
> Rick
> 
> On Fri, Jun 24, 2022 at 11:26 AM Raimund Feussner <ray@v6bus.de> wrote:
> 
>> Be aware that there are two versions of clamshells.
>> 
>> A bottom pan for standard steel wheels, the other is for (factory) 205
>> alloys.
>> Same for the steel spring bars above the spare tire. One set for
>> standard steel, the other for 205 alloys.
>> 
>> I guess the spring bars are a little higher for alloys,
>> for the pan I know the front latch for the M12 bolt is longer.
>> 
>> Pan: 251801901D steel vs 255801901A alloy
>> Bars: 251801913/4 A steel vs 255801913/4 alloy
>> 
>> Raimund
>> 
>> Am 24.06.2022 um 19:01 schrieb David McNeely:
>>> 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
>>>> 
>>