Related - how significant would it be keep the spare tire in a 205/70 R14 size. It is a spare, after all, to b used in emergencies to get you to repair station or tire sales place. If you have to use the smaller tire - it might ride funny, or sit funny - but should get you where you need to go. If I go to a 16 inch wheel, I'm going to have that issue. I like my stock setup because I can keep my official BMW two gallon gas can in inside the wheel of the spare. Fits perfect/like it was made for it. I know it works that way in BMW's. John On 3/11/2014 6:00 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi listers, > > You folks were correct in telling me that the 205/70/14 tire would not fit in my 85 Vanagon clamshell. I could have forced it up but clearly this could cause problems. > > So, I purchased the Van Cafe carrier and as I had to have work done on the van, I took the cold weather excuse and let the mechanic install it. > > I received a call and he said he doesn't like the way the tire can move all around left right, forward and back. Without the wires holding it in place. > > The carrier comes with no install instructions. > Before attempting the install I asked van cafe for instructions but they did not have any. I received a brief email basically saying remove clamshell and wires and install new carrier. > > So, anyone out there have one of these carriers? Is your tire flopping around, only held in place by gravity, or do you have a tip for us? > > > Eric Caron > 85 GL Auto Westfalia > > . > |
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