1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

[Bob B.]

Time to put a spare in my 67 Convertible rally wheels what size tire fits in the spare ? standard rally bolts /

I have the repro red lines on the ground, heard they do not fit in the spare. THANKS Bob

[Tom E.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Bob,
Are you asking about bias ply or radial sizes? If radial, I have 205/75R15 Redline Radials on my car but they will not fit the tub, after some trial and error I found the 195/75R15 fits snug but it fits. If I get a flat I only need to make it far enough for a repair or a replacement tire.
Tom

[Duke W.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

You heard? Try fitting one of the road tires to the spare tub to find out for sure.

Duke

[Harry S.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

What you put in the tub does not have to match what is on the other four. I used an off-brand 205/75R/15 made by Matrix and it fits in the tub fine. I use the same tire type in both my C2's. It's only there for an emergency. Just use longer forward bolts as the tire is wider.

An off-brand tire made today is probably better than the best production tire installed in the 1960's.

[Eric P.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Bob,
I have some tires and wheels that would make for a good spare for your '67 that I would like to sell. If interested send me a private message or call me at 419-583-9944. I am in Ohio.

Eric Patty
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[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Why not just put a origional type spare in the well. Its not like you will be driving on it for a long ways unless you are on a cross country trip

[Harry S.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

If it's a posi rear you really should have both rear tires the same size.

[Richard M.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Another option is to get another repro redline, mounted, balanced, filled, checked for leaks, then remove the air and it will fit in the tub.

Carry a 12V air pump so if you ever need the spare.... air it up.

Rich

[Duke W.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Or you could have the typical 10-12/32s" new tread depth shaved down to 3 or 4, which will reduce the inflated OD by at least nearly a half inch.

Duke

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

If it's a posi rear you really should have both rear tires the same size.

Dont know what the dia. of 205'S are compared to 7.75X15'S but as I said probably not driving nor than a few miles.

[John D.]

Re: 1967 spare what size is correct / fits ?

Why not just put a original type spare in the well. Its not like you will be driving on it for a long ways unless you are on a cross country trip

Yes that's what I do. I have one that holds air I keep in the well. if I was going on a road tour I'd probably do something different. I have heard S10 mini spares work well.