Spare Tire relocator - Land Rovers Only

2002DiscoII · 01-03-2007, 08:24 AM

http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/8282.cfm

is this the best price out there to mount the spare tire if you have put larger than stock tires on your D2? Has anyone made anything comparable but for less?

Thanks,

Andy

rmuller · 01-03-2007, 08:52 AM

Best priced thing is to just invert your current spare tire carrier.. it'll run a 32" or 33" tire without a problem.

TN-LR3 · 01-03-2007, 09:01 AM

but won't it put alot of stress on the rear door

rmuller · 01-03-2007, 09:04 AM

Haven't heard of much complaints.. its generally when people load up the back with a hi-lift or jerry cans it'll start weakening the hinges.. but hell, I think as long as you keep them well lubed you should be fine..

I've had my spare tire bracket flipped for over 2 years without an issue. And so does the dozens of people I go wheeling with.

Disco Mike · 01-03-2007, 09:11 AM

I inverted my factory carrier 3 years ago and have had no problems with the change.
Mike

DiscoPilot · 01-03-2007, 09:42 AM

does the same inverted trick apply with D1's as well?

2002DiscoII · 01-08-2007, 04:14 PM

okay I am just now getting around to doing this, so of the original 6 screws, only 4 will be used this time as all the holes don't line up? can someone clarify this?

thanks,

andy

KevinNY · 01-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Drill new holes and use all 6.

Choqiees · 01-08-2007, 08:45 PM

I didn't add another 2 holes..i'm using only 4 of them. haven't got any problem so far.

but if you have the tools,drill another 2 and use all 6 bolts.

I think for D1, the tire carrier accomodates 32" with no need to invert.

Schattenjager · 01-09-2007, 11:39 AM

Greetings All - new to this forum but not to Land Rovers - GREAT site by the way!

Here are pics of my stock tire carrier in it's factory position with a 235/85/16 tire (31.7" tall) and a tire cover. I used four washers between the spacer bar and the carrier at the very bottom and two in the middle. This gave a very slight angle and allows me to shut the door - tire cover and all - with no problem. IF the tire was 31.9 - I would have a problem, however...

antichrist · 01-11-2007, 06:44 AM

D1 carrier will handle a 32" OD fine, close, but fine. Speaking from experience here.

Life's Lemon · 01-11-2007, 06:55 AM

Sweet rover schattenjager! Sorry to go off topic.. but I guess ATs do perform well in snow!

Schattenjager · 01-15-2007, 11:39 AM

awe shucks....

THANKS!

01-03-2007, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
2002DiscoII New Land Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 89 Gallery: 0	Spare Tire relocator http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/8282.cfm is this the best price out there to mount the spare tire if you have put larger than stock tires on your D2? Has anyone made anything comparable but for less? Thanks, Andy

01-03-2007, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,511 Gallery: 0	Best priced thing is to just invert your current spare tire carrier.. it'll run a 32" or 33" tire without a problem. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 2006 LR3 HSE7 \| 1994 Defender 90 #416 (Gone)

01-03-2007, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
TN-LR3 Ben Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 643 Gallery: 0	but won't it put alot of stress on the rear door __________________ 1997 D-90 #1345- back to stock 2002 Dodge ram 2500CTD- dd/tow rig looking to do 1 ton toyota or rover

01-03-2007, 09:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,511 Gallery: 0	Haven't heard of much complaints.. its generally when people load up the back with a hi-lift or jerry cans it'll start weakening the hinges.. but hell, I think as long as you keep them well lubed you should be fine.. I've had my spare tire bracket flipped for over 2 years without an issue. And so does the dozens of people I go wheeling with. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 2006 LR3 HSE7 \| 1994 Defender 90 #416 (Gone)

01-03-2007, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
DiscoPilot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 701 Gallery: 0	does the same inverted trick apply with D1's as well? __________________ I refuse to tip toe through Life only to arrive safely at Death Rocks, Sand, Mud, Water whatever I just want to leave the pavement Its your Life, LIVE it ENJOY it!

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01-03-2007, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 6,069 Gallery: 0	I inverted my factory carrier 3 years ago and have had no problems with the change. Mike

01-08-2007, 04:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
2002DiscoII New Land Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 89 Gallery: 0	okay I am just now getting around to doing this, so of the original 6 screws, only 4 will be used this time as all the holes don't line up? can someone clarify this? thanks, andy

01-08-2007, 06:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 803 Gallery: 0	Drill new holes and use all 6. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

01-08-2007, 08:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Choqiees Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, Indonesia Posts: 909 Gallery: 0	I didn't add another 2 holes..i'm using only 4 of them. haven't got any problem so far. but if you have the tools,drill another 2 and use all 6 bolts. I think for D1, the tire carrier accomodates 32" with no need to invert. __________________ 2002 Discovery II SE 1999 Range Rover P38 HSE

01-09-2007, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Schattenjager Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alaska & Colorado Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	Greetings All - new to this forum but not to Land Rovers - GREAT site by the way! Here are pics of my stock tire carrier in it's factory position with a 235/85/16 tire (31.7" tall) and a tire cover. I used four washers between the spacer bar and the carrier at the very bottom and two in the middle. This gave a very slight angle and allows me to shut the door - tire cover and all - with no problem. IF the tire was 31.9 - I would have a problem, however... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chance favors the prepared mind...

01-11-2007, 06:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
antichrist Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: near Altanta Posts: 578 Gallery: 0	D1 carrier will handle a 32" OD fine, close, but fine. Speaking from experience here. __________________ Tom Rowe Atlanta, GA Four wheel drive allows you to get stuck in places even more inaccessible. 62 88 reg 67 NADA x2 74 Air Portable - The Antichrist (tag 6A666) 95 D1 - R380 95 D90 - R380

01-11-2007, 06:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Life's Lemon Life's Lemon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 382 Gallery: 0	Sweet rover schattenjager! Sorry to go off topic.. but I guess ATs do perform well in snow! __________________ 1998 Range Rover P38 http://www.myspace.com/lifeslemon

01-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Schattenjager Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alaska & Colorado Posts: 16 Gallery: 0	awe shucks.... THANKS! __________________ Chance favors the prepared mind...

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