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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Hey Guys,

First, I need a new spare tire, and I think the one I have is the original to the car. I'm thinking of keeping it as is, as garage art. So I have a chevelle rally wheel to mount a tire on but I'm running 255-60-15's all the way around and would like a spare close to that OD. Anyone running something close to that set up?

Second, I would like to see your pics of C3's with Torque-Thrust D's (with 'natural' spokes) in 15" or 16". I know most like the bigger TT2's, but I like the fat tire/vintage look. Plus I regularly drive rough blacktop/ gravel roads and cant see big inch wheels holding up to that. Here is a pic of my car when I bought it (very 1987)


and here is concept of what I'm shooting for
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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You can use a 225x70/15 spare
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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You can use a 225x70/15 spare
That's what I have but it is really tight to fit it inside the factory tire holder a better fit for a spare is a 215/65r15 on a 7" wide wheel.
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