Actually, that's puzzling. I believe that alloy wheels cam with 205/70r-14's. That was the package. If they were dealer installed, that might make a difference. I din't realize there was a difference in the spare tire support bars, but it's possible. Al Brase Schooner wrote: >I have to 205-70-R14's and they don't even fit under the front where the >spare goes. They are too large for the flip down carrier and shifting box >above it combination. That is why I think the 185 is put there. I bought >mine new with the alloy wheels (89) and the 185's is what was underneath as >the spare. > > > |
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