Will aftermarket tyres fit under the spare wheel cover?

[Mitch001 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Mitch001]

Thanks cyc, have been keen on the xtra clearance but wife spends about 90% time driving it now and prefers the hardcover.. I know, bit of a softcock but happy wife, happy life... might have to look at a lift before xmas as was going to fit airbags in the back for towing anyway.

[Brenno80 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Brenno80]

Thanks Bailey, I just put on a set of P3's yesterday and you're right... defiantly wont fit.... I ordered the kaymar bracket & telescopic light so it sits a bit better on the back door as well. Has anyone seen a cover / moulding etc that will go over the larger wheel that still makes the reverse camera useable? Don't really want to just cut a hole out of a normal cover cause it will just fill with crud. Might make up a metal plate that covers just the rim with a hood for the camera - might look a bit neater at least?

[Bailey84 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bailey84]

I was looking for a solution for the spacer and stumbled accross this thread by AMTS. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...t-Mount-Option)

If anyone wants a professional solution it may be worth a look.

I also stopped in at ARB and had a chat to a couple of the guys and they said Kaymar make one called a "Wheel on Door" bracket also.. See here: http://www.kaymar.com.au/accessories.php

[Boneyone Member Find all posts View Profile Close Boneyone]

Just got BFG All Terrains 265/70/R17 and it was quite a challenge to get the cover on. Had to reduce the pressure to 25 psi, then found the secret was to angle the cover so that the top clips engaged first, then lots of persuasion to get the bottom over centre clip on. Perhaps a bit of lube would have helped. Anyway, I'm with Silvo and will be taking mine off for any big trips. Has anyone tried removing the plastic shroud to improve the looks when the cover is removed?

[Cuvier100 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cuvier100]

I take my plastic cover and shroud off every big trip. I put spacers behind the spare wheel so that it stays the same distance from the car door which then allows me to fit a rubbish bag over the tyre. But you loose the reversing camera as it is now covered.

The clips into the door, that hold the shroud in place, are plastic and I think these might have to replaced after a few more excursions due to wear as they are not designed with a view to having the screws removed continuously. They still look ok but I hate renewing screws in plastic.

[chevie82 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close chevie82]

WOW - thats a a good thread with a LOT of info, so it seems the 265 BFG AT fit

What about the 265/70 Cooper ST Maxx?
I know the ST MAXX Cooper also comes in a 265/65 rubber as well - will they fit under?

[Jkspinner Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jkspinner]

Hi
Just got a set of the new Dick Cepec Fun Country in 265/70/17. They do not fit. The tyre even hits the door with plastic inner cover removed on the lower right corner. I might need to look at the layman spacer or maybe a couple of washers will do the job.

[ko7624 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ko7624]

For what its worth,

I just fitted the pre 2014 FJ Cruiser wheel(lesser offset than GXL rims) with their factory Dunlop AT22 265/70/17 on the back door and can fit the cover on also without too much trouble.

Ken

[Mondo-150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mondo-150]

So has anyone fit a 265 / 70 / 17 km2 under the cover lol , I have read and searched and cant find a definitive answer ? Need to know before I buy the 5th after putting 4 new on the ground last week.

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So has anyone fit a 265 / 70 / 17 km2 under the cover lol , I have read and searched and cant find a definitive answer ? Need to know before I buy the 5th after putting for on the ground last week.

No won't fit.