Date:         Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:27:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install
Comments: To: mcneely4@COX.NET
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Anytime I go off road with folks flat tires seem to be the least of the problems. Full size spare or not one should not go further than they can afford to be towed out! We all know Syncros need a match set at least for the diameter. For the 2WD a tire 1 inch shorter or narrower will hardly be noticed to get one to a service center or home. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dave Mcneely 
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 11:28 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.
Subject: Re: tip needed for Van Cafe oversized tire carrier install

Some of us travel to back in it places.  The idea that a spare is just for brief use on pavement doesn't work for that situation.  mcneely

---- "SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> In 2WD vanagons..
> a stock type 14 inch spare is fine.
> Just carry stock lug bolts and nuts ..
> and make sure the wheel will fit over your longer studs or whatever 
> and still work.
>
>
> On 3/11/2014 9:22 PM, JRodgers wrote:
> > 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
> >>
> >> .
> >>
> >

--
David McNeely