What to do with 14" wheels

[jyl]

I changed to 16" wheels and tires so I have four 14" wheels with worn tires. Are these worth anything, is there anyone in Portland OR who can use them, or should I simply bring them to the tire shop to recycle?

I kept the best one of the 14"s for a spare, until I can get the spare tire carrier to fit a 225/60-16. I believe the 14" tire is about 1" less in radius than the 16" tire. Safe enough for a limited use spare, I think - agree?
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[Wildthings]

Someone will take them for sure. If no one else speaks up, I will drive in and get them myself.

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[shagginwagon83]

I use a 14" wheel to tighten the rear axle nuts.
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[AZ Landshaper]

Ive got a bunch myself and didnt think of the spare idea. Was pretty sure I needed a 16" but the point you make about them being nearly the same radius hits home. One could probably buy a larger diam tire at a used tire shop (Tucson has 100s of them) and come close to matching the 16s as long as it fits the carrier.

I college we used the extras to make a raft. Tied em all together and attached a piece of plywood. (Que up some Christopher cross )
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[Pinetops]

Give them or sell them to someone who needs them. They also are good for late bay window and vanagon rescues.
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[MarkWard]

Are you in snow country? You could mount up a set of snow tires for the winter season. Many folks in New England have a spare set of mounted snow tires.

I have 16s on our 2wd camper and carry a 14 inch spare for now. It would be only to get to a place to deal with the flat.

Steel wheels have there place. If I were traveling anywhere off the beaten path, my preference would be steel rims. They can be bent, straightened, heated and welded. Can't same the same for a mag wheel.
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[jlrftype7]

I offered 6 free stock 14" steelies , even offered to meet someone if they're local... haven't had any takers...
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[rag63]

JYL,
PM sent. I'm in Portland.
Thanks,
Dave

[YosemiteBound]

This makes me sad. I still run my oem 14s
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[Ollie W]

Hey, I'm on my 14's too. We should start a club.

[SyncroButter]

jyl, I would recommend strapping them to panniers to help train up for your next STP

-your fellow Pelican
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[joetiger]

I stacked mine behind the house and eventually got a Vanagon Rescue Squad call from a guy who had two flats in Nebraska and was limping into Denver on improperly rated tires...He was happy to take them!
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[jyl]

[jyl]

Thanks all.

I am normally the kind of person who holds on to everything because it might be useful someday. But I think I'm turning into a hoarder so my new approach is to let things go to people who can use them. And I just can't think of a use for the 14" steelies. The snow tire idea was good but I had snow tires on them and the van was still horrid in snow (2WD, no LSD, one snow day here in Portland I couldn't even pull away from my curb).

So, happy to have a Sambaite take 'em and looks like that is happening.
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[dhaavers]

4 x 14" wheels = 18" jack stands:

- Dave
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[rag63]

Thank you. I got your PM and will be in touch tomorrow.
Dave

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E1 Dipstick Alert:

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