Date:         Thu, 2 Mar 2000 12:47:27 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: 90 Multivan spare tire -compatibility /stealing spares
Comments: To: jsroe@mindspring.com
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In a message dated 3/2/00 12:37:06 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jsroe@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<< I recently purchased a 90 Multivan & it does not have a spare tire (go
figure..).  Anyway, I'm wondering if the spare tire off an '84 Vanagon that I
found in a junk yard will work.  Anybody have a clue?  If not, what years do
share the same rim?
  >>

ALL vw van wheels are the same from '71 to '91.

 my van has alloys, and i use a steel spare w/ 205 14's just like i am
running on the alloys. steel or alloy, makes no diff.
 the reason i use a steel spare is simple.
how hard is it for any person to get at the spare of a vanagon?  it's too
easy.  all you need to do is drop one bolt and pull a lever.  then that's it.
 "free alloy wheel"
a friend of mine had a alloy spare stolen from his vanagon. he didnt find out
until prolly months later when he needed it.
just something to think about.   those of you who are looking for some carat
alloys, next time you see a Wolfy/MV/Carat in a dimly lit parking lot...
hmmm??   now, now..  ;<)

chris