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11-24-2014, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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Fender well spare tires............
is there a special combination of twist and turns to removing and especially returning spare tires to the fender wells?
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11-24-2014, 10:21 AM | #2 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Let the air out of the tire, then install wheel assembly into the well and reinflate tire.
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
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and....getting it back out then?
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They're being reproduced now - a good buy at about $50. Or go to Walmart and buy at $10 Chinese plastic one. Nobody will EVER know it's stashed under your seat. Actually, this one is not a far match from Ford's original. Joe K
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Several years ago there was an article in the Restorer that described how to modify the spare tire carrier so that rather than studs sticking out, there was a nut welded on the back of the plate making it easier to mount the spare. You then used bolts rather than nuts to secure your tire.
I did that to mine and it really works.
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11-24-2014, 11:29 AM | #7 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
If the sidemount arm and plate as well as the fender/well are as original meaning not bent or out of alignment, a correct tire such as the current Goodyear will go in and out without deflating. I did this a year ago when I had a flat. NOW, my A's with Firestones, Universals, etc. must be deflated no matter the gyrations.
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11-24-2014, 11:35 AM | #8 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Quote: ""Let the air out of the tire, then install wheel assembly into the well and reinflate tire.""
I had this problem when Firestone (19" tires )were in the wells on my '30 Roadster and '30 Town Sedan. I don't have that problem with Goodyear tires. Don't have to deflate to install or remove. I removed the carriage bolts from the mounting plates, filed the square flats slightly to allow easy insertion back into the plate, Use original lug nuts with them. Can not detect they are modified and does make the spare easier to remove.
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
I have Firestones, so the consensus is, deflate while in the fender well, remove and 'pump it up'. Thanks guys...... They were both flat when I removed them thinking they both had air leaks. Neither did but......now I know.
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11-24-2014, 12:32 PM | #10 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
I have the same problem with my Town Sedan with Firestones. I removed the carriage bolts form the mounting plates and replaced them with regular bolts the same thread as the lug nuts. Now it looks the same on the outside with the lug nuts, but must use a wrench on the bolt head as well as a lug wrench to remove the wheel. I still must deflate the tire to get it in the fender, but when inflated it doesn't vibrate as much.
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11-24-2014, 12:38 PM | #11 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
This advice above is UNREAL!!
Fix the fender!! The only reason why tires would need to be deflated or lug nut studs need to be modified is because someone 'butchered' the well installation job to start with! Do folks really think that original fender wells needed to have the tire deflated first? . |
11-24-2014, 09:44 PM | #12 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Brent would you happen to know where I could find a print like that for the left and right front fenders of a 28-29 Tudor?
I've been wanting to trade my fenders with wheel wells for a set without, but no luck. I am planning on filling the wheel wells prior to painting them and put my spare in the rear like it was originally. Someone put these on many years ago, don't have any knowledge of why. Thanks, JR |
11-24-2014, 10:11 PM | #13 |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
In 1928 thru 1931, Ford did not direct the owner to deflate the spare tire to remove it from the fender well. All tires (there were the exact size back then) were easily removed.
Today we have a goodly number of manufacturers making tires. Like a dress size, or a pant size, the number may be the same, but the size is often times NOT the same. Today's tires are generally over-sized from what was originally on the Model A. I have several tire from the 1928-'31 period, and all easily go in and come out of the wheel well. Firestone is especially noted for it's over-size. Lester's too; as well as others. So today we 'make adjustments' - and let the air out of the tire in order to remove many of today's manufactured tires. Today's Model A Good Year Tires are made from the original tire/size as supplied by noted tire authority Doug Clayton. Chances are if you have a GoodYear tire, it will more easily be installed and removed from the fender wheel well. |
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Brent I checked the dimensions of the wheel wells to your posted thumbnail and it looks the same. If someone modified the fenders for wheel wells, they did a very good job. Now did the car come from the factory with those fenders, probably not as the braces are bolted to the frame, not riveted. I tried a wheel and tire of the same size but not Firestone and it fit fine, went in and was able to remove it it fully inflated. I think the problem is the Firestone (Coker) tires. Not anxious to buy six tires, they are not very old.
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
My sons 30 coupe has factory welled fenders on it. ( Driver side was removed from a pickup). Goodyears work fine. Have to deflate Firestones to get them in.
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11-25-2014, 05:54 AM | #16 |
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Well, I have an assortment of reasons to explain to my assistance driver when he or she has to remove a spare and 'pump it up' before changing tires. When he or she ask why then do I have Firestone tires, I'll blame it on Mitch, he gave me a coupon, buy one get five free. It should work unless it's Mitch who's the assistant driver.
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Re: Fender well spare tires............
Well you should have went with the buy 4 get 2 free, goodyear coupon.
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11-25-2014, 07:35 AM | #19 |
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