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Re: Ideas for spare tire location
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Originally Posted by Steeveedee
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LMC says the carrier is for wheels no wider than 7". The spare wheel I have is an 8" rally, but I could get by just fine with a 6" or 7" wheel. The tire I had planned to use is a 255-70x15, but a 235-75x15 is is virtually the same height as my truck's four 255-70s.
Just dug out my so-called "nicer" wheel and newer tire, and neither one is either of those! So, no loss if I don't use them, and maybe I can sell the 15x8 rally wheel at a swap meet or on Facebook Marketplace.
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Mike
1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming.
Retired as a factory automation products salesman.
Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop.
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