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Thin Spare Tire? |
CptTripps |
Apr 18 2005, 09:19 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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 |
Apr 18 2005, 09:25 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You could mount a "space-saver" on the bulkhead... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
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brant |
Apr 18 2005, 09:26 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I think the original's fit in there below the shelf.
why don't you go with a 165 tire as a spare? |
CptTripps |
Apr 18 2005, 09:31 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have a steel rim, and was going to mount up a 165 as a thin spare. Just making sure...
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jk76.914 |
Oct 30 2005, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
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! |
Aaron Cox |
Oct 30 2005, 09:28 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i did this...
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markb |
Oct 30 2005, 11:49 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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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Aaron Cox |
Oct 30 2005, 11:51 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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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Elliot_Cannon |
Oct 31 2005, 12:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,922 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Orange County Ca Member No.: 480 Region Association: None |
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. |
Bleyseng |
Oct 31 2005, 09:30 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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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msglaigaie |
Oct 31 2005, 11:42 AM
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msglaigaie Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 14-March 05 From: Bellingham, Washington Member No.: 3,761 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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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URY914 |
Oct 31 2005, 12:10 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 123,027 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I used a 135/15 tire for my spare. Its about 3" wide.
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agrump |
Oct 31 2005, 12:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,103 |
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. Thanks, Dean |
tyler |
Nov 1 2005, 09:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
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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tyler |
Nov 1 2005, 09:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
The 911 cprsr fits nicely inside w/velcro
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tyler |
Nov 1 2005, 09:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
This is the mounted tire
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tyler |
Nov 1 2005, 09:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 24-September 03 From: southern california Member No.: 1,192 |
This is the tree point bracket I welded in - guess I should mak the pics smaller - sorry -next time
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drew365 |
Nov 1 2005, 10:24 AM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
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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xitspd |
Nov 1 2005, 11:08 AM
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Technology and Tradition 3.6 and 914-6 Group: Members Posts: 1,305 Joined: 17-November 04 From: Foothills of Mt. San Jacinto, CA Member No.: 3,136 |
(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 |
Aaron Cox |
Nov 1 2005, 11:11 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
you need a 996 spare. 17" with spacesaver tire.
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