Date:         Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:09:31 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
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From:         Mark Tuovinen <mst@AK.NET>
Subject:      Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
Comments: To: Melissa Mourkas <westywoman@MAC.COM>
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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
>