Offset Spare Tire Mount - Land Rovers Only

bernardmann · 12-17-2005, 10:37 PM

I've been searching for an offset spare tire mount for my Disco II and have only been able to find two, the Rovertym offset spare tire mount and Rover Connection spare tire relocator.

I'm planning on mounting BFG 265/75/16 AT's on my alloys.

Reversing the tire carrier is not an option I want to explore.

Are there any other options I'm just not finding on the net?

rmuller · 12-17-2005, 10:53 PM

reversing the tire carrier is so easy! just do it carefully and noone will ever notice.

Btw, I think Safari Gard sells one too.

SCSL · 12-17-2005, 11:20 PM

Off-set carrier for a 265??
Take RMuller's advice,,,just invert the carrier. VERY simple.
You'll be able to fit up to a 285 w/ the carrier inverted.

keptin · 12-18-2005, 12:50 AM

x3

....invert the carrier....if you arnt mechanically inclined it might be difficult at first....but you learn fast. I just had to take the back off last weekend to wire up CB....took like 20 mins for whole thing.

Since you asked....http://www.rovertym.com/sparetire.htm....this is an alternative. I think its just way ugly and would put more stress on the rear hatch that inverting the carrier wouldnt.

This would be the link for inverting the carrier:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/disco2tires/

PM me if you need any help....oh, also I used Rustolium satin black......I like it more then Krylon for metal stuff, though im sure it doesnt really matter....(but I love Krylon fusion.....potato gun..)

Some extra pics;

....ehh....who needs wheel locks?

Muddy Oval · 12-18-2005, 06:06 PM

x4- I have a 265 on my spare carrier- just inverted it.

RockyRon · 01-21-2006, 10:43 AM

HAA! Mondays project...

fvbrry · 01-22-2006, 02:37 PM

I mounted a 265 on my spare tire mount by drilling new holes directly below the original holes. That moved the whole mount up 2 inches and gave me enough to fit the 265 tire. I wasnt aware that you could invert the whole mount. Its pretty easy to do if you have access to a drill press.

RockyRon · 01-23-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockyRon

HAA! Mondays project...

Done!

It took a half hour

- - not counting a quick ride to the dealer to pick up some replacement plastic trim fasteners

greateddy · 10-09-2008, 07:52 PM

lol thx Bill

Quote:

Originally Posted by keptin

x3

....invert the carrier....if you arnt mechanically inclined it might be difficult at first....but you learn fast. I just had to take the back off last weekend to wire up CB....took like 20 mins for whole thing.

Since you asked....rte product page....this is an alternative. I think its just way ugly and would put more stress on the rear hatch that inverting the carrier wouldnt.

This would be the link for inverting the carrier:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/disco2tires/

PM me if you need any help....oh, also I used Rustolium satin black......I like it more then Krylon for metal stuff, though im sure it doesnt really matter....(but I love Krylon fusion.....potato gun..)

Some extra pics;

....ehh....who needs wheel locks?

12-17-2005, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
bernardmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 621 Gallery: 0	Offset Spare Tire Mount I've been searching for an offset spare tire mount for my Disco II and have only been able to find two, the Rovertym offset spare tire mount and Rover Connection spare tire relocator. I'm planning on mounting BFG 265/75/16 AT's on my alloys. Reversing the tire carrier is not an option I want to explore. Are there any other options I'm just not finding on the net? __________________ Bernard Mann 2004 Disco G4 (Sold to Josh Lester) 2005 Mercedes C230 2003 Disco S (Sold)

12-18-2005, 12:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	x3 ....invert the carrier....if you arnt mechanically inclined it might be difficult at first....but you learn fast. I just had to take the back off last weekend to wire up CB....took like 20 mins for whole thing. Since you asked....http://www.rovertym.com/sparetire.htm....this is an alternative. I think its just way ugly and would put more stress on the rear hatch that inverting the carrier wouldnt. This would be the link for inverting the carrier: http://www.expeditionexchange.com/disco2tires/ PM me if you need any help....oh, also I used Rustolium satin black......I like it more then Krylon for metal stuff, though im sure it doesnt really matter....(but I love Krylon fusion.....potato gun..) Some extra pics; ....ehh....who needs wheel locks? __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

12-18-2005, 06:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	x4- I have a 265 on my spare carrier- just inverted it. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

01-21-2006, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
RockyRon Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 41 Gallery: 0	HAA! Mondays project... __________________ Rocky - Northern Nevada 04 Discovery S "JeepHerder" Trans-Nevada-Trek Trailboss

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12-17-2005, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,417 Gallery: 0	reversing the tire carrier is so easy! just do it carefully and noone will ever notice. Btw, I think Safari Gard sells one too.

12-17-2005, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	Off-set carrier for a 265?? Take RMuller's advice,,,just invert the carrier. VERY simple. You'll be able to fit up to a 285 w/ the carrier inverted.

01-22-2006, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
fvbrry Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 66 Gallery: 0	I mounted a 265 on my spare tire mount by drilling new holes directly below the original holes. That moved the whole mount up 2 inches and gave me enough to fit the 265 tire. I wasnt aware that you could invert the whole mount. Its pretty easy to do if you have access to a drill press.

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