Date:         Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:32:05 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <FABB2FC5-4109-439E-A3AA-92EA2344AA15@comcast.net>
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In 300k kilometres of van ownership I've used my spare twice for a total of about 50 km. I would have thought it would be ok to drive for a bit on a 14 inch wheel even if you've upgraded to 16. Is this larger spare really necessary or more of a want than a need?

Thanks
Jeff
Hopefully upgrading to 16 inch next year!

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> On Sep 23, 2016, at 9:39 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> HI all,
> 
>        Please keep answers to this on list.  I heard BenT has developed something but I don’t have the details yet.  I’m using the Van Cafe holder but would prefer my original clamshell with a reasonable modification.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto 
> 
> 
> On Sep 23, 2016, at 9:07 AM, Andre Fiedler <fiedlerac@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I recently acquired a spare wheel with BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO
> LT 215/75R15 tire on it and, if possible, would like to store it in
> the clamshell of my 2wd 89 Westy.  Has anyone successfully made this
> work and if so, could you share details as to how you had to modify
> the clamshell, please?
> Thanks in advance.
> Andre Fiedler