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what is the maximum wheel / tyre combo you can get in the spare wheel carrier

15"?

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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.

It won't. You either hang it on the back, or stand it up inside.

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 ?

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.

I have a 15' in the original carrier but can't remember the tire size, will check tomorrow

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

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...

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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..

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.