Since our Westy which we just switched to 215/75R15's is a Syncro we carry the same size spare. To do this required modifying the clamshell but once done a fully inflated spare fits. Mark in AK ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM> Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:01 pm Subject: Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Hi all: > > Original poster here. I have done my homework (Larry's list was very > useful). I have also since discovered that my spare tire on this rig > is a 14" non-C-rated tire, so I am going to have to do something > about that, too. > > Can I run a 14" wheel & tire along with the 15"s for short-term use > as a spare? Should I suck it up and buy a 5th 15" wheel & tire? > From what I read, the only tire that fits in the clamshell without > modification is the Michelin Agilis. Big Bucks! > > How do you all with 15" wheels handle the spare? There was > discussion on the Samba that mentions a Van Cafe "cage". That's all > the info I gleaned that was of use. > > Melissa Mourkas > 84 Westy "Honey Bee" > Sacramento, CA > |
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