<VV> Spare Tire

[Rick Norris]

I can say definately the stock 13" Corvair wheel wil not clear the finned 
aluminum drums without trimming the fins.
I car a stock 13" whell and tire for a spare in the vert which has 15" 
wheels. It will work fine. Also I have used the 15" donut spares that came 
in a lot of cars. Clears everything.
Rick Norris

>
>
> In a message dated 6/28/2009 12:35:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> jvjskb at zoominternet.net writes:
>
> I  recently put a set of Cragar SS 14" wheels on my '65 Corsa.  Can I use
> one of the old 13" rims and tires as a spare or do I need to find a 14"
> wheel  and tire?  My second question is, if I need a 14" tire, will any GM 
> steel
> rim work or should I look for something specific?  Remember this is only
> to be used for a SPARE TIRE, so whatever it is, I only need to get to a
> station to fix or replace the flat tire.  Thanks for any help you can 
> give.
> John Johnson
> 65 Corsa Conv   140 4-speed
> 64 Monza  Conv  110 PG
>
>
>
> The only requirement would appear to be smae overall height and able  to
> clear any brakes. The 5-bolt Corvair 13" wheel will clear the original 
> drums,
> and a few alternates with fins. It might not clear the GM aluminums - 
> which
> should only be used for racing these days. The GM 13" wheel is unlikely to
> clear  any disc, unless specially sized. Almost any GM 14" wheel (designed
> for  rear-wheel-drive) should clear the Vair. Think  outside diameter.
>
> Seth  Emerson
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