>Perry, > >The spare tire mount under the front of the vehicle will only comfortably >hold a standard VW rim with a 185 tyre.Any wider and you get the problem >that you described. > >Yes,VW did offer alloy rims as an option however they are only the same >width (5 1/2") as the steel rims.They just looked better than the >standard steelies.Recommended tyre was still 185R x 14" so they still fit. > >My van has 15" alloys with 215 60's and I have no hope of fitting one of >those under the front.I have a 5th one which I take on long trips otherwise >I rely on the original spare with it's original 185R 70 14" which remains >under the front of the car as an emergency spare to limp to a service >station.My new wheels are virtually the same overall diameter as the >originals so whilst driving on a combination isn't particularly good for >handling,at least I can use it if needed without doing any damage. > >Steve O. > > > > > > >
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