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| 2010Blackdefender90 Member Since: 07 Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 562   
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5th Aug 2020 11:51am |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 454  
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It doesn't look toooooo bad with the 35" on the back.
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5th Aug 2020 12:28pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1736
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I asked the question re 33 inch diameter wheel/ tyre combination on the second page of this thread https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic71957.html plus a good pic of a 33 inch setup on the back of a lovely 110 on first page.
Re trailer. If using a standard ball coupling the trailer hitch will be lower, so don’t expect it will catch. However if using a nato hitch for a penman or sankey it will as the hitch needs to be higher. So it looks like a spare wheel carrier will likely be needed if using a nato hitch, possibly to clear the jockey wheel setup on a standard ball coupling trailer, and most likely to support the weight of a 35 inch setup due to weight on the door hinges. Plus it needs to be one that raises the spare wheel 2 plus inches. Downside is you are blocking even more of your view through the rear window,and it’s pretty poor to start with. |
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5th Aug 2020 12:51pm |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 454
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Thanks IanH will have a nosey through the thread. Never thought of the jockey wheel setup at all. If it did work out i'd say it would be too tight then to open the back door. Hmmmm will need further thought.
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5th Aug 2020 1:23pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3317
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I use one of these, no probs with nato hitch and 35inch tyres
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231635851658  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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5th Aug 2020 2:53pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 1736
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That looks like a great solution Camelman. And not a bad price either.
I’m assuming it uses existing fixing locations but the plate the wheel fixes to is offset to enable the wheel to be mounted higher, is that correct ? Also How are your door hinges holding up with the extra weight of the tyre , and any idea what the wheel and tyre combination weigh? |
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5th Aug 2020 4:29pm |
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| camelman Member Since: 27 Feb 2013 Location: Peak District Posts: 3317
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Yep, it uses existing fittings but the design raises the wheel by about 3 inches I think. Had it on there since the vehicle was new running 35s or 285s and no problem with the door so far.
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5th Aug 2020 5:01pm |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 454
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ah great to hear of this design. and a awful lot cheaper then other items. Whats the 35 lke on the back for reversing.
Would you mind taking a photo of the back of the truck square on just to get an idea of size of wheel to the back of the defender |
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6th Aug 2020 8:41pm |
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