spare tire for my 81
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If what you pulled out is a 195/80/15 on a space saver rim (15x5 not a regular rim) then you just need to chose what 205/75/15 tire you like and have it mounted on the space saver rim. No one sells the 195/80/15.
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From: frankfort il
yes mine is the original 195/80 d15 , so the 205/75/15 will fit okay under the car with no problem correct??
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If your car has the standard P225/70R15 tires on it, you could put a 225/70, on a stock 15x8 rally rim, in the tub also. The 81 tub is the same as tubs used in earlier years, so the P225/70R15 will fit without any issues.
Even the optional P255/60R15 with fit in the tub, but it will require the tub to hang lower, increasing the likely hood that it will drag over bumps, driveways etc.
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From: frankfort il
Yes, a P205/75R15 will fit easily into your spare tire tub. Dimension wise, is about as close as you will find to the original 195/80D15.
If your car has the standard P225/70R15 tires on it, you could put a 225/70, on a stock 15x8 rally rim, in the tub also. The 81 tub is the same as tubs used in earlier years, so the P225/70R15 will fit without any issues.
Even the optional P255/60R15 with fit in the tub, but it will require the tub to hang lower, increasing the likely hood that it will drag over bumps, driveways etc.
If your car has the standard P225/70R15 tires on it, you could put a 225/70, on a stock 15x8 rally rim, in the tub also. The 81 tub is the same as tubs used in earlier years, so the P225/70R15 will fit without any issues.
Even the optional P255/60R15 with fit in the tub, but it will require the tub to hang lower, increasing the likely hood that it will drag over bumps, driveways etc.
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Cheap eBay wheel?
Would this $70 eBay wheel work for a 1981 spare?
" SIZE: 15x4. STYLE: 55 Rally. BOLT PATTERN: 5x120.7 (5x4.75"). FINISH: Dark Silver. WHEEL SPECS New Page 1. BACKSPACING: 2.5". "
I know this is an old thread but search engine pulls it up consistently.
" SIZE: 15x4. STYLE: 55 Rally. BOLT PATTERN: 5x120.7 (5x4.75"). FINISH: Dark Silver. WHEEL SPECS New Page 1. BACKSPACING: 2.5". "
I know this is an old thread but search engine pulls it up consistently.
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Have no way of knowing if that will clear the brake caliper.
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