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<DIV>Here is what I on my BJ8 did to solve the problem. I have 5 185 / 70
x 15 Vredesteins on 72 spoke 5” wheels (457F):</DIV>
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<DIV>I made another front block – narrower – the one that the tire hold down rod
screws to - got it as narrow as possible, and still allowed it to
work. I recall gaining about 3/4” – 1” ie; moved the wheel forward by that
much, which allowed the trunk lid to close completely without contacting the
tire. It was a bit fiddly, but it worked like a damn. Nice to be
able to get a flat wheel / tire assembly back in the trunk to get home!</DIV>
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<DIV>Here’s something interesting: my BT7 tri-carb has 5 of the same wheel
/ tire combo – those wheels go right into the trunk without any modification
whatsoever! I guess these cars vary a bit in that area.</DIV>
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<DIV>Note also that I’ve raised the fuel tanks on both cars on thin hard rubber
strips</DIV>
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<DIV>Hope this helps. A photo is easy if you need it.</DIV>
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Kagna<BR>Victoria, B.C.<BR>BJ8, BT7 tri-carb</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=m.fawcett@cox.net
href="mailto:m.fawcett@cox.net">Mark Fawcett</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, April 10, 2018 5:08 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=healeys@autox.team.net
href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">Ahealey help</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Healeys] Tire/wheel combo for BT7</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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will be replacing the original painted 48 spoke wire wheel and 15 year old
165/15. I'd like to get a larger wheel/tire combo as a spare. I have 72 spoke
wheels on 185 Vredresteins that do not fit in the trunk What is the largest
tire/wheel combo that will fit in the trunk (boot).</DIV>
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