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pux146



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Spare wheel tyre size advice
I am about to purchase some BFG AT 285/75/16 Tyres, will my spare wheel fit on the back door with this tyre size? its only temp until i can afford a swing away wheel carrier! thanks. 2007 2.4 90 fettled & remapped.
Post #780965 10th Jul 2019 1:17pm
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custom90



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No unfortunately, I can barely fit the 255/85 on mine. Those being wider no chance. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #780979 10th Jul 2019 2:40pm
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pux146



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Many thanks Steve, looks like i have just found my 40th Birthday present....swing away wheel carrier haha 2007 2.4 90 fettled & remapped.
Post #780984 10th Jul 2019 3:08pm
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custom90



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Yeah, I mean with mine a wheel carrier would be good but equally I like the bumperettes and NAS tow step more.
I can just about get away with it and even then needed some adaptor nuts. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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Post #780985 10th Jul 2019 3:12pm
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blimbug



Member Since: 17 Mar 2016
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Bonatti Grey
You may still struggle with a spare wheel carrier.

I’ve used a spacer to give some extra room.

Wheel carrier does quieten down the door however, so I’d highly recommend it as an upgrade anyway!
Post #780986 10th Jul 2019 3:28pm
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carrotbay



Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel XS CSW Auto Santorini Black
Nakatenga one .. one of the best mods I’ve done .. 5 years old and still looks like new 2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X
Post #781027 10th Jul 2019 8:51pm
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Harry.O



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi ST Nato Green
I have a Britpart wheel carrier and a 285 75 r 16 on the back door with no issues, door opens just past 90* with a Nakatenga gas strut to stop it and doesn't hit the bodywork or lights. Not sure if the rear wiper arm would have clearance but I don't have one so no problems there.

Whilst normally I steer clear of Britpart, the wheel carrier seems better than a Mantec that was on a previous vehicle and certainly less rattling. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles
Post #781061 11th Jul 2019 7:50am
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