what is the maximum wheel / tyre combo you can get in the spare wheel carrier
15"?
Em
xx
spare wheel carrier
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
-
ermie571
- Registered user
- Posts: 4970
- Joined: 11 Oct 2005, 11:11
- 80-90 Mem No: 2129
- Location: Minster-on-Sea, Kent: Member 2129 07784052288
spare wheel carrier
2.1 DJ 1990 Caravelle (died and gone to heaven)
2.0 AGG (1997 ish) 1984 transporter LPG
2.0 AGG (1997 ish) 1984 transporter LPG
-
harris121163
- Registered user
- Posts: 323
- Joined: 28 Apr 2009, 20:20
- 80-90 Mem No: 3614
- Location: eyemouth scotland
Re: spare wheel carrier
i have just bought a spare 15" brm alloy wheel and put on a 195/70x15 tyre on it and tried to put it into the spare wheel carrier and it does,nt fit anybody got any ideas on how you get it to fit do you have to alter the wheel carrier any suggestions welcome.
-
tforturton
- Registered user
- Posts: 2178
- Joined: 17 Mar 2012, 23:06
- 80-90 Mem No: 11177
- Location: Cardiff
Re: spare wheel carrier
It won't. You either hang it on the back, or stand it up inside.
1990 2.1 DJ Syncro Caravelle/Westfalia conversion RHD
-
ghost123uk
- Registered user
- Posts: 6857
- Joined: 10 Mar 2006, 10:15
- 80-90 Mem No: 2585
- Location: John in Malpas, in the very S. W. part of Cheshire.
- Contact:
Re: spare wheel carrier
I just asked on another thread if there is a space saver wheel that is suitable for a T25. My question was in relation to std steels, but I guess a suitable space saver might be available for 15" wheels ?
Got a new van, but it's a 165bhp T4 [shock horror] Accurate LPG Station map here
-
CovKid
- Trader
- Posts: 8409
- Joined: 30 Apr 2006, 13:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 3529
- Location: Ralph - Coventry (Retired)
- Contact:
Re: spare wheel carrier
You can alter the wheel carrier. A mig will be needed but basically you need to bring it down by as much as needed to fit wheel & tyre snugly.
Roller paint your camper at home: http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for MP4 download.
-
koendd
- Registered user
- Posts: 15
- Joined: 04 Oct 2012, 20:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Ruddervoorde, Belgium
Re: spare wheel carrier
I have a 15' in the original carrier but can't remember the tire size, will check tomorrow
-
cleagarr
- Registered user
- Posts: 301
- Joined: 04 Jul 2012, 18:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 11523
- Location: Ellesmere (Oswestry), Shropshire
Re: spare wheel carrier
Hello Koendd,
Did you get a chance to check this? I have 15" wheels and a carrier on the back that I would like to get rid of... a wheel that would fit underneath would be ideal.
Thanks
Did you get a chance to check this? I have 15" wheels and a carrier on the back that I would like to get rid of... a wheel that would fit underneath would be ideal.
Thanks
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
-
koendd
- Registered user
- Posts: 15
- Joined: 04 Oct 2012, 20:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Ruddervoorde, Belgium
Re: spare wheel carrier
woops totally forgot about it...
so just got out of my lazy seat for you!
MB wheel: 6x15 et 31 tire size 195/70/15
hope that'll do for you
btw, didn't alter the spare wheel carrier or anything.
just use a little force to get it over the hook...
so just got out of my lazy seat for you!
MB wheel: 6x15 et 31 tire size 195/70/15
hope that'll do for you
btw, didn't alter the spare wheel carrier or anything.
just use a little force to get it over the hook...
-
cleagarr
- Registered user
- Posts: 301
- Joined: 04 Jul 2012, 18:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 11523
- Location: Ellesmere (Oswestry), Shropshire
Re: spare wheel carrier
koendd wrote:woops totally forgot about it...
so just got out of my lazy seat for you!
MB wheel: 6x15 et 31 tire size 195/70/15
hope that'll do for you
btw, didn't alter the spare wheel carrier or anything.
just use a little force to get it over the hook...
Intriguing! Thanks. Considering an LPG conversion so will probably have to stick with the spare carrier at the back but thanks all the same!
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
-
ghost123uk
- Registered user
- Posts: 6857
- Joined: 10 Mar 2006, 10:15
- 80-90 Mem No: 2585
- Location: John in Malpas, in the very S. W. part of Cheshire.
- Contact:
Re: spare wheel carrier
cleagarr wrote:Considering an LPG conversion so will probably have to stick with the spare carrier at the back but thanks all the same!
We are considering the Merc SLK "super space saver" (which is very "space saving") as mentioned by our "nevill3" as per = HERE which apparently fits with a slight opening up of the stud holes.
Got a new van, but it's a 165bhp T4 [shock horror] Accurate LPG Station map here
-
jamesc76
- Registered user
- Posts: 6241
- Joined: 14 Oct 2005, 14:42
- 80-90 Mem No: 1186
- Location: Nottingham
- Contact:
Re: spare wheel carrier
ghost123uk wrote:cleagarr wrote:Considering an LPG conversion so will probably have to stick with the spare carrier at the back but thanks all the same!
We are considering the Merc SLK "super space saver" (which is very "space saving") as mentioned by our "nevill3" as per = HERE which apparently fits with a slight opening up of the stud holes.
I wouldnt personnely go with that bud, I doubt it will be rated for a van!
DJ at Dubdayz Summerfest
Now cutting about in an LT35 MWB
Now cutting about in an LT35 MWB
-
ghost123uk
- Registered user
- Posts: 6857
- Joined: 10 Mar 2006, 10:15
- 80-90 Mem No: 2585
- Location: John in Malpas, in the very S. W. part of Cheshire.
- Contact:
Re: spare wheel carrier
Yeh, I take your point James, but it would only ever be used in an emergency, driving at say 20mph, just to get off a main road to a garage or summat.
Got a new van, but it's a 165bhp T4 [shock horror] Accurate LPG Station map here
-
cleagarr
- Registered user
- Posts: 301
- Joined: 04 Jul 2012, 18:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 11523
- Location: Ellesmere (Oswestry), Shropshire
Re: spare wheel carrier
koendd wrote:
MB wheel: 6x15 et 31
Hi
Thanks again for this but I have no idea what this means - I know nothing about wheels/tyres. Is the the size of the wheel? Where could I buy a wheel this size?
Also, current tyres are 215/75/15 so I'm assuming the tyre size you suggest could not be fitted?
Apologies for being such a doughnut!
Chris
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
-
koendd
- Registered user
- Posts: 15
- Joined: 04 Oct 2012, 20:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 0
- Location: Ruddervoorde, Belgium
Re: spare wheel carrier
means that my spare wheel is 15" high, 6" wide...
ET and things like that you can google (or search on here) and you'll find loads of information
and MB (mercedes benz) wheels can be found everywhere really...
You should just look for the correct ET cause otherwise you'll need a spacer..
ET and things like that you can google (or search on here) and you'll find loads of information
and MB (mercedes benz) wheels can be found everywhere really...
You should just look for the correct ET cause otherwise you'll need a spacer..
-
cleagarr
- Registered user
- Posts: 301
- Joined: 04 Jul 2012, 18:14
- 80-90 Mem No: 11523
- Location: Ellesmere (Oswestry), Shropshire
Re: spare wheel carrier
Thanks again Koendd.
Took the spare wheel today and had the smaller tyre fitted.... with a bit of brute force to slightly bend the arms that retain the tyre it fits! Checked all round to ensure nothing else is being squashed and all seems fine!
Job done - bye bye carrier!
Cheers guys.
Took the spare wheel today and had the smaller tyre fitted.... with a bit of brute force to slightly bend the arms that retain the tyre it fits! Checked all round to ensure nothing else is being squashed and all seems fine!
Job done - bye bye carrier!
Cheers guys.
All I ask is for the chance to prove that money won't make me happy.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.
1989 Transporter 1.6TD original engine.