Date:         Thu, 9 Jan 2014 20:20:09 -0600
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Re: Clam shell question
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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On 1/9/2014 4:21 PM, Eric Caron wrote:
> Hi Denis and others,
>
>          I've been watching this thread carefully,  I purchased 5 General Ultimax 205/70/14 tires but have not mounted them yet.  If i'm reading the thread correctly my 85 Westfalia with steel wheels will not be able to carry the 205/70/14 in the spare area.
>          Am I understanding correctly that I basically have the option of purchasing a different clam shell and coolant hoses from Van Cafe, or keeping one of my 9 year old 185 tires as a spare?
>
> Do I have to both get a new clam shel and new hoses or just one or the other?
>
> is it really ok to run the 185 as a spare with the three 205 tires?
>
> Any one know where I can get a respectable 14 inch rim as If I keep the 185 as a spare I'll need a extra rim.
>
> Thoughts and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
>
> On Jan 9, 2014, at 1:30 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> Since it is a 2wd you really can get by with a different sized spare. The
>> 215/75 gets you close to 28" diameter. Potential for front tire rub and
>> definitely brake upgrade consideration. The 215 width is about the limit for
>> the spare carrier even after the late tray, no hold downs. For highway
>> travel a 225/60-16 (~26.5") would be a much better choice with a 195/80-14
>> spare.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> ralph meyermann
>> Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:38 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Clam shell question
>>
>> Hi Volks! I am making the step to 15" wheels. My size decision is between
>> 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in clamshell
>> without modification or just minor modification. Will the 215 fit? Thanks!!
>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
The last time I checked, VW didn't make the "standard" coolant hoses for
the small spare tire up front any more.  Only the larger hoses were
available and that was several years ago.   I'd check the diameter of th
e205 vs. the 185, you might be surprised.....

DM&FS