I have put 215/75/15 spares into 3 different Syncros and an 82 Westy. It is a very tight fit. The upper curved rods must be left off and a different door made. Nothing wider or taller will go. Be careful that the tire does not push against the steering shaft, lower inflation pressure helps. Mark JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > > for those of you running 15' + wheels...that is the biggest spare tire > youve > crammed into the front spare tire hanger? i got a 205/70/14 in there, > but > couldnt get anything bigger in there.. any mods you can do so you > can fit a > bigger spare in there? > thanks > chris |
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