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Date:         Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:51:50 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Larger wheels and spare holder
Comments: To: Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <4rctg1bcgnyhyk6ik1anecui.1344701438619@email.android.com>
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The hinge support becomes a limiting factor for what size spare can get under there regardless of what modifications you make to the tray or latch. A 215 wide/27” diameter becomes a difficult limit both for diameter and width. Since you only have a 2WD tire matching for a spare is not needed. If going with the 225/55-17 tire I recommended a 195 or 205-14 on an alloy wheel will make a perfect spare for you and fit in the carrier. If you use steel wheels you will need to carry lug nuts (rear), bolts (front) to match.


 


Dennis  


 


From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Harry Hoffman
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 12:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Larger wheels and spare holder


 


Hi All,
So I'm planning a move to 17" wheels. I'd like to carry a full spare, but from reading the archives realize that it won't fit in the holder.
Has anyone modified that area to adopt a truck/SUV model where I winch/pulley raises and lowers the spare?


Cheers,
Harry
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