I understand that a 135/70/15 mounted on a 4 1/2" rim will probably fit in the Speedster luggage space. Does anyone know where I can buy a tire this size? My searches turned up nothing smaller than 145s.
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I understand that a 135/70/15 mounted on a 4 1/2" rim will probably fit in the Speedster luggage space. Does anyone know where I can buy a tire this size? My searches turned up nothing smaller than 145s.
Brian, FYI:
http://speedsterowners.com/knowledge/article.asp?id=164
Hope this helps.
Hoss
http://speedsterowners.com/knowledge/article.asp?id=164
Hope this helps.
Hoss
Brian, I put a full-sized spare in the front of my car 100 years ago, when it still had a luggage compartment, and it was heavy enough that it needed a strap to keep it off the battery.
It kept grounding the terminals because it hit on both sides. I was going through batteries like they were free before I figured it out.
Just FYI.
It kept grounding the terminals because it hit on both sides. I was going through batteries like they were free before I figured it out.
Just FYI.
I'm not sure about your car, but mine holds a 165 series spare tire with no problem. What manufacturer made yours?
You can also get OEM VW rims that are 4x15. The CMC build manual (in the Library) has the temp tire size listed too. T125/70D15 works and is small. Junk yard is a good source for these Temp tires.
Brian,
Sorry to kinda change the post, but I also have a spare ?. I have a Wide Body VS with wide 17's. Any ideas of what to cary in the truck. Or do I just get a can of fix a flat.
Marty G.
Sorry to kinda change the post, but I also have a spare ?. I have a Wide Body VS with wide 17's. Any ideas of what to cary in the truck. Or do I just get a can of fix a flat.
Marty G.
I carry a spare tire up front...
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Lane... my Speedster body was made in Mexico about 4-5 years ago, by a company that is no longer in business. There was no "build book"; I've been "winging it" with periodic help from the SOC forum. I've occasionally refered to the FiberFab book in the SOC Library, but it is only good for general info because my body isn't a duplicate. There are many dimensional differences in the sub frame, trunk compartment, and in numerous details such as door latch location (center of the door as opposed to the upper portion of the door).
I tried an old 165/70/15 x 4 1/2", and it didn't allow the hood to completely close. I believe a 135 would fit, but can't find them in any tire distributers in the U.S.A.
I tried an old 165/70/15 x 4 1/2", and it didn't allow the hood to completely close. I believe a 135 would fit, but can't find them in any tire distributers in the U.S.A.
A can of Fix-a-flat might be your best bet. You might also be able to find a space-saver spare with the same bolt pattern. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
This turned up on a google search. Hope it helps.
http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Wheelsetc
Hoss
http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Wheelsetc
Hoss
Thanks guys; I'm awaiting a reply from JBugs to see if they have them, what the aspect ratio is and what the cost is. Will post here when I get info.
Hey brian!
I upgraded to a 16 gal. fuel tank last Spring so I had to ditch my spare. I sold it to a member here, Anyway, it was a Nankang 135R15 72R on a 5" wheel. It fit nicely in my VS with the stock 8 gal tank. I'm now a "fix a flat" man.
Hope this helps, Ernie
I upgraded to a 16 gal. fuel tank last Spring so I had to ditch my spare. I sold it to a member here, Anyway, it was a Nankang 135R15 72R on a 5" wheel. It fit nicely in my VS with the stock 8 gal tank. I'm now a "fix a flat" man.
Hope this helps, Ernie
Didn't we figure out that a space saver cadillac spare would fit a few years back?
i have a 135-70-15 on a 4.5" stock smoothie.
it fits fine, but i think i am going to buy a smart car tire 145/65/15 instead. i wanted a new tire look rather than a space saver look. 10mm isnt an issue either.
it fits fine, but i think i am going to buy a smart car tire 145/65/15 instead. i wanted a new tire look rather than a space saver look. 10mm isnt an issue either.
FYI - those fix a flat in a can is a total waste of money / time.
they make a bloody mess out of your rim / tire and totally screw with your balance. It's a gummy, messy, foamy liquid, so after you "pump" up your tire with it and drive it - the foam settles to the bottom of the tire and screws the tire balance. i did this with an old car on expensive multi-piece BBS's and man it pissed me off. had to take it all apart to clean and re-seal everything.
they make a bloody mess out of your rim / tire and totally screw with your balance. It's a gummy, messy, foamy liquid, so after you "pump" up your tire with it and drive it - the foam settles to the bottom of the tire and screws the tire balance. i did this with an old car on expensive multi-piece BBS's and man it pissed me off. had to take it all apart to clean and re-seal everything.
Go to a junk yard that sells the tires from their stock. Those compact spares are the size your looking for. Also, try to find a 4" VW wheel. the early 4-lug models were 4" and are quite common. I have a couple in the stash behind some projects in the shed, but shipping is more than the wheels are worth.