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Graz

Member Since: 07 Jul 2025
Location: Lake District
Posts: 15

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Scotia Grey

Spare Wheel Carrier Vs Optimil Hinges

As the subject states, i am trying to decide between these options. Currently my 2015 90 has a standard spare wheel holding an 18 inch Twisted Classic wheel and 265/65 tyre.

I don't especially like the look of the wheel carriers and like the spare sitting central, however i have noise coming from the rear door, so presume there is movement (only 5,000 miles on the clock).

I have been advised that on these later model doors, just changing the hinges will solve the rattle.

Does anyone have experience of these hinges with a standard wheel carrier?

8th Oct 2025 12:35pm

Cragster69

Member Since: 15 Jun 2021
Location: Scotland
Posts: 254

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Cairns Blue

A recent discussion on Spare Wheel Carriers

https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic96882.html

Not comparing ORE Hinges, but might help the discussions Craig.

“Don't believe everything you read on the internet.” ― Abraham Lincoln

www.scotgrc.co.uk

8th Oct 2025 1:40pm

Graz

Member Since: 07 Jul 2025
Location: Lake District
Posts: 15

thanks Craig. I have heard this from a few people now, hence the post. I figured as my wheel/tyre combo will be heavier, at least with beefier hinges, it may still negate the requirement for the wheel carrier.

8th Oct 2025 2:15pm

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