At 08:02 AM 98/04/03 -0400, you wrote:
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> I own a '57 TR3 ... a relatively recent purchase as things go. I
>just mounted new bias ply 590-15 on new 60 spoke wheels from Moss. That's
>not the problem. I am trying to figure out what size tire and wheel will
>fit within the spare tire compartment. 590-15's don't. I assume the
>original 550-15's will. But does anyone know if 560-15's will.
Paul:
Our '56 TR3 has a 560-15 Firestone spare (on 48 spokers). It is a tight
fit when properly inflated. I'm running 600-15 wide-white U.S.Royals on
chrome Dayton 48 spokers - I know these won't go in the spare compartment
(unless flat).
I'm not sure what's in our TR2 - we've only had it a couple of years - but
its sure to be a period tire (probably 550-15 on 48 spokers). I know it is
easier to remove/install than the one in the '3. 165-15 radials on
original Dunlop 48 spokers are used on the 4 corners. These wouldn't fit
in the 3's spare compartment when they were used on it, and although I
haven't tried, I'm sure they won't fit in '2 either!
So, what we need is a set of five 550-15 WW or better still five 155-15 WW.
Then we could rotate at a moments notice - right?
Hope this helps!
Brian
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