Defender rear wheel carrier

[werc1]

I just mounted new tyres 265/75/16's on boost alloys on my 300tdi D110

I have another boost alloy for the spare and want to get a full size spare on the rear, however the mounting bolts are too short to fit the wheel/tyre. They had steelies on it originally.

Has anyone adapted their current door mounted wheel carrier ? or is my only option to either buy a new one? Here's a picture for reference.

[Ralfie]

The rear door carrier is adjustable on the studs if you look closely.
Were you trying to use the standard steel wheel nuts or the genuine alloy wheel nuts?

265x75x16 were original size fitment to new Defender 300tdi's and they did come out with alloys.

[werc1]

thanks - yes I've been fiddling w/ the nuts that were on there (I have both steel nuts and genuine alloy nuts). It looks like it's slightly adjustable but the tyre may still hit the wiper... when I get time this week I'll have another crack.

[DefenderSte]

Just a thought could you not cut off the original ones the drill out whats left then buy some threaded bar then cut to size required then lock nut one end with a bit of lock tight.....??