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Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 6:04 am
Ok. I'm a newbie owner of a 1967 Karmann Ghia (all original). I'm a newbie to the VW scene. I've read a lot of forums on what size tire that would fit in the spare tire well. I thought I read all the right things. I bought 5 new tires (which the KG needed). I went with the Diamond backs 155/80r15. Thinking that the spare would fit in the well. It's not even close. I took out some air and still It's not close. Where did I go wrong.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 7:26 am
by Bruce.m
What wheels? 4.5” steels or something else like 5.5” steel / alloy
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 8:12 am
5.5" wheels.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 8:27 am
by Bruce.m
That’s probably it.
A 155 should fit, but on a stock 4.5” rim.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 9:44 am
Thanks. I stayed with the wheels that came with the car when I bought it.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Fri May 17, 2024 2:58 pm
by Bruce.m
Just pick up one 4.5” for the spare.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Sat May 18, 2024 5:21 am
Yep. Ordered one yesterday. Thank you for your help.
Re: Another Newbie with an age old problem of the spare tire fitment
Posted: Sun May 26, 2024 6:04 pm
Thanks Bruce. The 4.5" rim was the trick xfor it to fit.
