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Re: Spare Tire size for BN7 Mk 1

To: "Brashear, Jack, N" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>, Healey List
Subject: Re: Spare Tire size for BN7 Mk 1
From: <pennell@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:24:37 -0500
Jack,

For my BN7 spare I have an old Michelin 165x15 from the 70s.  A little worn and 
I believe the cross section is a bit less than current 165s.  Still have to 
wiggle it a bit to get it in the hole however.

Keith Pennell

> Hi All, just needing a little help here.  What's the tire size needed
> such that the spare will fit in the space allotted for it on a BN& Mk1??
> We put a new 165-15 radial on a new 60 spoke wheel but it won't fit thru
> the slot in to rear bulkhead.  Seems the tire cross-section is too great
> to fit.  Shoving hard doesn't help either.  Does this sound like another
> trip to the tire store??  Many thanks,
> 
> Jack




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