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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
I'm just ordering 265's and I understand the extra width on the spare will foul the movement of the rear wiper. I know people use spacers to solve this problem. Are these homemade or commercially available?
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14th Jan 2013 10:01am |
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geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410 |
I have the expedition equipment carrier fitted and it has no problem with fitting 265/75/16 tyres on both boost and modular rims. The only thing that you have to do is adjust the spacer nuts by about 15mm. Incidentally the standard defender rear door carrier fits 265s absolutely find too. |
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14th Jan 2013 10:05am |
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SteveG Member Since: 29 Nov 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 656 |
I just use 3 LR steel nuts as spacers and this works fine.
Cheers Steve |
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14th Jan 2013 10:06am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
My wheels will be Boosts.
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14th Jan 2013 10:14am |
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RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 |
You will smash your tail light lense if 265's are on a taildoor standard setup. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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14th Jan 2013 11:59am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
*Rushes out to car and opens rear door* It will be close. Am I missing the obvious solution? Do I need a different carrier? |
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14th Jan 2013 1:16pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5429 |
265 BFG on boost wheel, fitted to standard wheel carrier did not break my rear lights but did stop my rear wiper working, enough to blow the fuse on the journey home after collecting it
Andy |
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14th Jan 2013 7:57pm |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
So should I buy a deeper carrier? Swing mount carrier? There are plenty of people running 265's what are they all doing?
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14th Jan 2013 7:59pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5429 |
I use a swing away carrier. An alloy with a 265 BFG weighs a far bit, and that's not good long term if you off road. If you stay on the black stuff don't think it will be so much of an issue. Before the swing carrier I used spacers, think they were karting wheel ones that I had knocking about.
Andy |
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14th Jan 2013 8:03pm |
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dhopable Member Since: 31 Dec 2012 Location: Peterborough Posts: 47 |
Ive got a 265 kumho on a boost on the door of my 90.
Didnt smash the rear light - no where near! But dd hit the windscreen wiper Went to the farm workshop, put two stainless washers on each bolt, job done. Wiper doesn't hit, light isnt smashed. Ill stick some in an envelope if you like we got a million of them! Cheers Doug |
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15th Jan 2013 10:36pm |
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Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582 |
You should have spacer nuts as standard on your rear wheel carrier. Just adjust them out so the new tyre misses the wash wiper.
I ran the original rear wheel carrier for a short while with a 265 BFG before installing a separate wheel carrier. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top |
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16th Jan 2013 12:09am |
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Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1195 |
I agree with above.
I have 265s on Boosts. I adjusted the standard carrier to provide clearance for wiper...( absolute minimum) The wiper is fine. With a new tyre on the wheel it just touches the back panel with the door pushed right back. No damage, no lights broken and no cost....well except for additional chain and lock to secure wheel! I do intend to shorten my door stay....as realise with wear there is a risk of marking the back panel. Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow.... Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion Honda Benly CD200....Maroon ------------- Chausson 98.........7.5m of fun |
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16th Jan 2013 12:22am |
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Thud Member Since: 21 Jul 2012 Location: London Posts: 667 |
Thanks for the replies and advice. It seems all should be okay with clearance with either adjusting the OEM carrier or adding a spacer. Cheers folks. |
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16th Jan 2013 9:32am |
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