I just noticed this is a tight fit with standard 195/70/14 wheels. What do those with larger tire sizes do, just leave them in the trunk/boot?
Spare Tire Well
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My spare 195/70 14 fits fine. I run 16 x 7 205/55 16s.
Bob, are you talking tire diameter or tire width may be a problem?
Compared to a 195 70 14, a 245 45 16 is the same diameter, but 2" wider (for example)
Compared to a 195 70 14, a 245 45 16 is the same diameter, but 2" wider (for example)
My coupe has the original five slot kidney wheel with a 195/70-14 tire to match my 16s.
I have a 215/60R-14 on the original wheel and it is a little tight. The floor is about 1/4 inch up on the back edge.
I just mounted a 205/70/14 on my spare and it just barely fit under the floor panel.
I mounted a 16” Alpina in mine.
The worlds only 16x6 Alpina!
195 fits fine but anything bigger in diameter I was wondering about. I assume all with larger diameter tires kept the spare original in diameter? I brought it up cause I was surprised at the "custom fit" and it was something I had never considered.
195 is width. If your issue is width then you might be able to add spacers to the trunk floor boards.
Do I remember (from way back..) that the e24 well was deeper, slightly...and that some folks had exchanged that for their rusty original wells? I even bought an e24 well thinking I might need it, but sold it with my project car since the car's well had one rust hole.
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You can put a spare wheel and tire in there? I thought this was the place for contraband when coming/going over the border. Otherwise, in case of a puncture, just call Hagerty for a flat deck trip home. 
Just added a new spare wheel well floor :
Just added a new spare wheel well floor :Rick, sent you 2 PM's over the last 10 days.