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CptTripps
post Apr 18 2005, 09:19 AM
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Is there ANY spare tire that'll fit below the 'shelf' in the front trunk? I'm not worried about washer pressure, I'm going to an electric pump there. I'd like to either find a spare that'll work, or maybe weld in another shelf so the board isn't resting on the tire its self.

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Eric_Shea
post Apr 18 2005, 09:25 AM
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You could mount a "space-saver" on the bulkhead... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 18 2005, 09:26 AM
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I think the original's fit in there below the shelf.
why don't you go with a 165 tire as a spare?
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post Apr 18 2005, 09:31 AM
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I have a steel rim, and was going to mount up a 165 as a thin spare. Just making sure...
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post Oct 30 2005, 09:18 PM
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This is an old question, but I just saw it. Anyway, I've done a 5-lug conversion, and I found a pair of 15 x 4.5 356 steel wheels. Then, at Coker.com (Coker tire sells an amazing selection of otherwise out of production sizes) I picked up a new 145R15 Michelin, which according to Coker, will fit the 15 x 4.5 rim. I haven't had it mounted yet, but it's going to be an amazing solution for a spare for a 5-lug setup. This tire is TINY, but with about the same diameter as the 205/60-15's that I have on the ground.

The wheels are new, and I had to buy 2, so if anyone is interested in the same setup, I'd be happy to sell you a new (1964 vintage) wheel.... I'll even include five lug nuts (they're different than the ones for the aluminum wheels). They're date coded 10/64, and were made in "Western Germany".

If you have a 4-lug setup, you might consider a narrow VW wheel, and then get the narrow Coker tire and do the same approach..... Let me know if you need the lug nuts!
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post Oct 30 2005, 09:28 PM
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i did this...
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post Oct 30 2005, 11:49 PM
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Aaron, how are you holding the wheel up there? I see the standard cap & bolt holding it to the gas tank wall.
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post Oct 30 2005, 11:51 PM
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QUOTE (markb @ Oct 30 2005, 10:49 PM)
Aaron, how are you holding the wheel up there? I see the standard cap & bolt holding it to the gas tank wall.

drilled out 6 spotwelds.....

plug welded OEM mount to the firewall. and welded it from the sides and top....
spray with black paint, and voila... erect space saver (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

no - if i only had a way to inflate it... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)
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post Oct 31 2005, 12:23 AM
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Aaron,
I carry a small SCUBA pony bottle and use the first stage of a two stage regulator. Works like a charm. You need to be SCUBA certified to buy and fill the bottle but I can help you with that.
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post Oct 31 2005, 09:30 AM
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buy one of the little electric Porsche pumps that came in the cars with the spacesaver tires. Idiot! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)
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post Oct 31 2005, 11:42 AM
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They have air pumps at the gas stations up here in tree huggerland. The family van has one onboard. just an idea MSG L
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post Oct 31 2005, 12:10 PM
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I used a 135/15 tire for my spare. Its about 3" wide.
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post Oct 31 2005, 12:20 PM
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Hey jk76.914,

You wouldn’t happen to know the offset of those wheels would you? I have a 5 lug setup and a DPD AC. I’m using a 5 ½ space saver but it still sticks up about an inch too high. The spare sits on top of the condenser cover cone so offset is important for me.

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post Nov 1 2005, 09:47 AM
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I used a 911 inflatable since it has to fit behind my radiator. Here's the finished pic - the cover has a rubber strut behind it, down the center to help direct the air sideways - I'll also post the 911 cprsr & bracket pics.


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post Nov 1 2005, 09:48 AM
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The 911 cprsr fits nicely inside w/velcro


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post Nov 1 2005, 09:49 AM
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This is the mounted tire


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post Nov 1 2005, 09:50 AM
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This is the tree point bracket I welded in - guess I should mak the pics smaller - sorry -next time


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post Nov 1 2005, 10:24 AM
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I have a space saver like Aaron shows in his pic, but it looks like I'll never use it since my car is rarely on the street. If anyone in the L.A. area wants it cheap, let me know.
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post Nov 1 2005, 11:08 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) I have two Porsche Space Saver rims and tires for sale along with an Porsche electric inflator. My problem is I need the minimum clearence of a 17' rim to fit over my brakes.......... Any ideas?

Dan
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post Nov 1 2005, 11:11 AM
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you need a 996 spare. 17" with spacesaver tire.

200 or so on PP911 classifieds
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