dharris45

I can't close my spare tire cover with my (205/75-R15 spare, which I know is a very common issue.

After some searching I found a thread that recommended a doughnut type spare and that a 1995-1999 S-10 pickup compact spare, T155/90D-16 would fit.

Other than a wrecking yard, does anyone have recommendation on where to find one. I've searched the internet with no luck.

Thanks,

Don

SDVette

I've been watching for them on ebay for a month or so.. But people don't let them go very cheaply. Word must be out!

desertpilgrim

I'm sure you could go to a Chevy parts counter and get one for around a thousand.

1966STER

I wound up purchasing a new 165/80/15 radial tire from McCormack Racing Inc. which fit the 66 tub perfectly while closing completely with standard size tub hanging bolts. They have a 6.50" section width and are 25.50" tall, $70.00 with free shipping. Link below: (Note they will fit any C1 or C2 rim up to 6" wide)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/165-80-15-RADIAL-FRONT-RUNNER-STREET-DRAG-RACING-TIRE-/131134146062?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Tires&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e8834460e

C2Racer

Same problem here on my new to me 64!

kingwoodvette

I got the longer tub bolts and was able to get a 205X75 inflated to about 20 psi in mine. A bit of a gap between the cover and tub, but it works.

Bluestripe67

Go to any large new tire dealer and ask. Dennis

6T5RUSH

dharris45,

Not sure what's expensive to you but here's a "fleabay" link to that exact tire size with a few for sale new $50.00 or less + shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...+&_sacat=33743



Jim
In God We Trust!

corvettekent

I'm using a 195/75/15. I think it's for a VW bug.

wraplock

Many years ago I added a 1956 Belair to my car collection. The car had 27K original miles bought from the original owner. I removed the 4 original bias ply tires for 4 wide white wall bias plies. I later removed them for radials and kept the wide whites along with the originals. I found that the originals were a perfect fit for my 1960 spare. They are in excellent condition. I still have 3 left.

nassau66427

I got a used 205/75-15 from my local Corvette shop for free when I bought a repro steel wheel from them. I even convinced them to mount and balance it for me.

It would have cost them $5 to dispose of the tire.

With the longer bolts, it fits well enough for me.

After all ,it's only a spare.

kingwoodvette

same for me. See post#6.

Brian VH McHale

I paid 25.00 for what looks like a brand new S-10 rim from a salvage yard.

pullin-gs

Thats the route I took also....$35 un-used with unused (but old) mounted tire.
The dirt washed right off, and I rattle-ball painted it.

PS: Be sure to check your air before your trips.
When I was doing my final checks for my trip to corvettes at carlyle my spare was almost flat after only two years of sitting.