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Date:         Thu, 5 Jul 2001 16:42:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Richard & Anita O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard & Anita O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
Subject:      Do 195/75  R14 Tires fit in the spare tire carrier for 185 R 14
              tires
Comments: To: Vanagon List <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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I have a 90 Westy.  I need new tires and I am thinking of putting on the
Kirkland brand from Costco - a light truck tire - which is 195/75 R 14.
Right now I have 185 R 14 tires all round and that's the way she came
originally.


I know the late model Vanagons came with 2 different spare tire carriers and
tension rods depending on which size wheel was fitted.  Either 205/70 R 14
or 185 R 14.


So ... can I squeeze in the Costco tires that so many seem to like or do I
have to upgrade to the larger spare tire carrier and tension rods and sleeve
the rods or something to take the 195/75 tires??


Thanx


Rich
90 Westy
Vancouver  BC
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