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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