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Offline Philip

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Spare tyre size for 76C3
« on: September 15, 2023, 01:39:09 PM »
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Can someone please tell me the tyre size that will fit into the spare tyre carrier. I have 255 x 60 x 15 on the rear and 245s on the front on Rally Rims. Standard hanger bolts on the carrier. I tried the 245s but are too big to close up the carrier. I am thinking 215 x 60 x 15 as a spare. Does this sound about right? Thanks

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2023, 04:20:11 PM »
The original Spare is 225/70/15 .Hope this helps .Ray .

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2023, 07:11:08 PM »
215 60 15 sounds about what i have in my 78, the bolts on front of carrier can be wound down and i put a couple  of spacers under bracket for rear bolt had to replace the 3/8 bolts with longer ones

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2023, 09:57:43 AM »
Thanks again Geoff.
I think I will use a 215 x 60 as well because it should fit without any problems. Cheers

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2023, 10:03:51 AM »
Thanks Ray

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2023, 08:09:30 PM »
The important consideration is the rolling diameter of the spare wheel has to be equal to the diameter of the rear tyre

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2023, 08:38:12 AM »
Thanks Geoff. Yes I understand the tyre diameter must be he same as the rear to enable the diff to function correctly.

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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2023, 03:23:11 PM »
The spare is a low speed smaller setup as Ray and Geoff indicate.

I'm running OEM Wheels on my 78 - steel rallies, c/w 255's.

These can fit in the spare carrier, since the bolt up bit at the rear can be turned 90° and dropped to a lower position.
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The front two hangers allow the carrier to be lifted, unhooked and also dropped to a lower position.

My STD 255's just fit in, but once the carrier is tightened up, be aware that speed humps are a no go, since clearance now under the rear is very close. (The 255's are a bugger to get into the carrier, esp now I'm old and decrepid.)

Keep in mind that the carrier, cross member, diff/ axle and spare are designed as part of the rear collision crumple zone, and it is highly recommended that the correct spare fully pressurised with air is always in position.
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Re: Spare tyre size for 76C3
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2023, 10:41:30 AM »
Thanks for your info Vettech Ill take it on board. Cheers