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255-60's won't fit into spare carrier

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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255-60's won't fit into spare carrier

Posted: 11/3/02 11:14amMessage 11 of 13
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blk79
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moro, IL - USA
Joined: 2/11/2002
Posts: 406
Vette(s): 1979 Black coupe. 11256 original, documented, miles on it when I bought it in April of 2000. It now has 13100 on it. Oyster interior, like new. Everything original, everything works, except the clock. Paint has a couple of minor flaws.
|QUOTE|garry72conv said: after taking the spare tire carrier out i see that it would be possable to add a treaded coupling to the 2 forward hanger studs and a short lenght of treaded rod. the treaded coupling measures 2 1/2 inches and will drop the tire carrire by that ammount. as for the rear stud with the lock, a spacer will need to be made (2") and bolts longer by that ammount will drop the rear by 2" this extra space will allow 255-60-15 tires to be carried in the carrier. the downside is that the carrier will be more visiable from the rear as it will hang down lower.|/QUOTE|

It will also hit the pavement a lot sooner. Any small grade you go over is likely to do some rubbing, and damage to the carrier. |ohwell|
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255-60's won't fit into spare carrier

Posted: 11/4/02 8:51pmMessage 12 of 13
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joe73vette
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Eastern part of, CT - USA
Joined: 1/29/2002
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Vette(s): White 73 convertible - 350/auto, A/C PS, PB, PW, leather, t/t, two tops Also had a 69 t-top 20 years ago
Maybe AAA membership? Or a can of fix-a-flat? Joe
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255-60's won't fit into spare carrier

Posted: 1/1/03 4:01amMessage 13 of 13
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Micko
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Toowoomba, Australia
Joined: 10/6/2002
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Vette(s): RED on RED 1970 L48 With 81 tail & 75 front
THANKS to all For the idea's bout the spare Ive always got my mobile phone with me But sometimes there is no service(out of range)& I cant leave the missue's on the side of the road with the spare sitting up beside me And i definately aint leaving my wheel behind So fingers Crossed!!!Until next time Keep Wavin!
Cheers Micko |thumb|
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