This is what I did instead to hold my Micheline 215/65-15s on 15" SA Rheins http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip=764380099 Chris On 5/31/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote: > My new spare 14" vanagon alloy with 205/70/14 tire does not fit in my spare > tire carrier. > > After researching the archives, I've found that apparently the older > Vanagons (1985 here) have a smaller carrier, not as deep. Different part > number, even. And, apparently the rad hoses are different on later models > to create more space for a larger spare? > > Does anybody know of a way to fit the sucker in there without rubbing or > hitting anything important? If I cut the top bars, will the tire bounce > around too much, pinch a hose, or rub the steering gear? > > I appreciate any suggestions! > > Thanks, > Joe > > _________________________________________________________________ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > |
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