will a 165x15 tire as spare FIT into my '71 ghia 'spare well'@front?

Question

need to buy tires, probably "all five" & it's VERY hard to find 155 x 15's anywhere.

I've been told that only an 'aired up' 155 x 15 tire will fit down in the 'spare tire well' on its rim, and, if my spare on rim is 165 x 15, it will NOT fit down in there _unless_ there's NO AIR in it. can anyone confirm ,or deny, this? aka: will a 165 x 15 tire, "aired up properly" fit INTO the spare tire well at the very front of my (1971) ghia? (assuming no major or 'lite' front end or 'nose' dings, as is the case here)

anyone having a 'reasonably cheap' source to offer for 155 x 15 tires I'd also sure LOVE to hear from ;-)

thanks much

Ben Boyle · Accepted Answer

I actually just ordered some 135-15s today from Premier Tire Terminal for$45 and their ad claims to offer155-15s for the same price. But I have no previous experience with them so Idon't know how good they are.Their phone # is 1-800-525-3031

Anthony · Answer

Well, I don't know about the Ghia, but a 165/80/15 fits in my sparewell (73 std. beetle).  It's a pretty tight fit, and I have to pullpretty damn hard to yank it out, but it drops in fairly easily.  JustDON'T put the tire in your well, and then inflate it while it's thereand hope you can pull it out when you need it.  Doing that will cracksomething apart!  I would really think that a 165 would fit in yourwell.~Anthony

Max Welton · Answer

I was unable to get a 165 into my 67s spare tire well. But a 145 does fit.Max

will a 165x15 tire as spare FIT into my '71 ghia 'spare well'@front?

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