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Re: TR3 Spare Tire ???

To: "Phil Evans" <phillup@bellsouth.net>, "triumphs-digest@autox.team.net" <triumphs-digest@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 Spare Tire ???
From: TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@cruzers.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 01 07:03:28 -0700
> I seem to remember reading in
>the "list" that you have to use a 48 spoke wheel for the spare and I
>have done this with a 165 x 15 tire mounted, but it still will not fit.
>Do I depressurize it or use a 155 x 15 tire, or something entirely
>different? 

Maybe it is a matter of cross sectional differences of the same size tyre 
from different manufacturers?

What brand and designation is your spare that will not fit?

I have a Michlen 165-15 that fits (barely) mounted on a 48 spoke rim.

Underinflated works only if you carry a functional tyre pump.

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