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Hi guys,
My car is a 76 with 4 lug Fuchs, including the 17mm lug bolts. 1. What size tire fits comfortably (flat) in the bottom of the frunk? The one I currently have is new but is too big to drop in. 2. What do you guys do to mitigate the long lug bolts on the fuchs when you have a steel wheel for a spare? I realize a fuch spare would be ideal, but mine is steel. Thanks |
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914 Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
The original size for a 76 would be 165/80-15. There are a few cheap tires you can get in that size; I suggest using one of those as a spare would be fine.
Caveat: If you have tires that differ significantly in overall diameter from the 165/80s, you may need to look for a lower aspect ratio number (e.g., 165/70) so the overall diameter is close. If you're worried about the lug bolts--and you might be right to be worried--then pick up a set of four of the short steel-wheel lug bolts. Keep 'em with the spare. --DD |
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