For my 15" alloys I went this route: http://volkscafe.com/main.jsp?pa=ip&ip=764380099 Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 12:18:36 -0400 >From: "Thomas, Geoffrey" <Geoffrey.Thomas1@DEFENCE.GOV.AU> >Subject: unclas Spare Tire Carrier >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I recently upgraded my spare tire to match the standard alloys in my '88 >Westy. After ditching the old steel wheel I found that the alloy combo >would not allow the carrier to engage with the catch. The tire is hits >against the various hoses and stuff up there. >I checked the archives but could not find any references. >Someone I spoke to suggested a spacer for the bolt and do away with the >catch, but the catch seems like nice insurance > >Should the tire/rim fit, or...? > >Geoff Thomas >'88 Westy now with 235,000 miles |
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