spare wheel storage Options

[JFG]

I tried to sort the spare wheel today but i'm not sure how they fit.

I have original steel wheel with 165/15 tyre however it sits higher than what i assume is the shelf stand. no matter how i position it, it seems wrong for the shelf to fit on top.

If i raise the rear end (by the tank wall) it sits higher tjere and the hold down bracket doesn't line up. no accident damage or other repairs done in that area.

There was no spare when i bought it so i have no reference.

[Jamie]

That doesn't appear to be an original steel rim, as the holes are rectangular rather than original ovals. So the rim is probably wider than the original 4.5 or 5.5" and sticks up more than original tire width. I have no problem with the floorboard lying flat on the tire, but it is higher than the adjoining flat area on the frame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[porschetub]

That doesn't appear to be an original steel rim, as the holes are rectangular rather than original ovals. So the rim is probably wider than the original 4.5 or 5.5" and sticks up more than original tire width. I have no problem with the floorboard lying flat on the tire, but it is higher than the adjoining flat area on the frame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ,you nailed it.

[Tom_T]

That doesn't appear to be an original steel rim, as the holes are rectangular rather than original ovals. So the rim is probably wider than the original 4.5 or 5.5" and sticks up more than original tire width. I have no problem with the floorboard lying flat on the tire, but it is higher than the adjoining flat area on the frame. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ,you nailed it.

JFG -

Take the white thing out & just use a thin plastic sheet if you want protection, but don't leave it in because it can hold water in & not let it drain out the trunk well floor drains (make sure they're clear).

Both the Super Beetle steel wheels had that square cut-out, as do the 73-76 914 "Star Mag Style" steel wheels, but the offset is different on the Bug ones.

So check that it's the correct 914 steel wheel, no more than the 5.5" rim width, & hasn't been widened after the fact, & that it has 165/80R15 tires (or 155). If larger, then you'll probably need to get a smaller tyre (try Longstone Tyres).

Also check what George said above about the floor not being pushed up.

Also check that somebody didn't do a half-fast trunk floor repair, & just weld another floor on top of the old, because that's just a rust trap, & will raise the tire/tyre up 1/4" - 1/2"+!

The tire board (tyre board for you) does rest on the tire/tyre sidewalls.

The try the install trick that Racer said after checking all the above.

Looking forward to seeing your Lads at the Rugby World Cup next year!
Ruck on! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)

Cheers Mate! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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