Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2004 20:34:34 -0800
Reply-To:     Brian Butler <bbutler@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brian Butler <bbutler@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Once again,
              What's the biggest tire that can fit in the STOCK spare carrier?
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I posted this question about a week ago and got only a
few replies, mostly pointing me towards Volks Cafe in
the direction of their AFTERMARKET spare carrier.
Thanks for the help, but that is not what my question
was regarding. I am aware of the V.C. tire carrier and
will go that route if needed.
What I am asking is:
WHAT IS THE LARGEST 15" TIRE THAT CAN FIT IN THE STOCK
SPARE TIRE CARRIER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE
VANAGON SYNCRO?
I know there are options to get a little bigger tire
in there uninflated and I would like to know both
inflated and uninflated options for the biggest sizes
possible.
I  have seen mentions of this subject before on the
list, but was not interested at the time, so I did not
take notes.
I remember mention of someone grinding the frame
rails, just slightly, that surround the spare to
accomodate a larger size. Anyone recall this?
Thanks in advance,
Brian Butler