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66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« on: March 10, 2023, 01:09:45 PM »
Which way is correct, wheel up or down in the trunk? Thanks

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Re: 66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2023, 02:57:11 PM »
For 66 the outside is facing down like is depicted in jack instruction decal.   I asked the same question awhile back.

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Re: 66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2023, 03:00:38 PM »
For 66 the outside is facing down like is depicted in jack instruction decal.   I asked the same question awhile back.
+1. Vintage pictures confirm.
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Re: 66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2023, 03:59:39 PM »
Thanks for the quick replies! I appreciate it.

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Re: 66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2023, 04:24:20 PM »
Just sharing but have seen them mounted both ways in vintage pictures. Sure others have seen the pictures also. Not sure why or if one may have been a fluke or their may be an explanation .

Would currently suggest "face" down.  :)
« Last Edit: March 10, 2023, 04:26:08 PM by J_Speegle »
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Re: 66 Hertz Car Spare Tire?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2023, 04:56:02 PM »
 I surmise the reason for the face up position is because it looks better with the deluxe wheels . A different longer hold down "j " hook is needed for the face up wheel storage. For now given the jacking instructions along which some of the vintage photos that corroborate the position the general consciences is the face down position . At least until more information is documented to suggest otherwise.     
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