I tried a cheap brand for my '60 and had the same problem, but a Michelin
ZXZ (or is it XZX?) fit fine since the profile was more rounded. But I
understand that the spare compartment is smaller on a '57.
I'd toyed with the idea of buying a can of instant patch goop and leaving
the spare at home so I'd have extra luggage space on long weekends. When's
the last time you saw a total tire "blow out"?
You could deflate your spare enough to fit and carry a can of that goop to
re-inflate if required....
Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 09:36:24 +0000
From: Bill <wghook@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: skinny TR3 spare tire
I am new owner of a TR3 in search of a spare tire that will fit in the
well *with*air in it. The PDO packed the well with a beautiful brand
new label bearing Pirelli 15-165 but failed to mention that air was a
problem. Several posts ago Frank Crowe had some of East Germany's
*finest* available, but I was too late to grab one.
If anyone else has something in the 15-145 to 15-155 range laying
around or knows of some really cheap new ones that would just get me
home again I would appreciate the info.and would be glad to pay what
it takes to get one to Seattle.
Bill Hook, Rookie '57 TR3 owner
wghook@earthlink.net
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