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Submitted: Thursday, Mar 01, 2007 at 22:25

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I have a 275/65/17 spare wheel hanging underneath the cruiser just waiting for a rock to damage it. A rear wheel carrier is not an option at this stage. Has anyone tried fitting a narrower rim and tyre as a spare so it doesnt hang down as much. If so what type rim and what size tyre. What about some type of bashplate?
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AnswerID: 224841   Submitted: Thursday, Mar 01, 2007 at 23:35

Andrew from Vivid Adventures replied:

RWC seems easier than a bashplate. Probably cheaper too.

If you're worried that a rock would hit it adding a bashplate is not going to make that much difference ... you're still going to be dragging ya butt.
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AnswerID: 224848   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 06:14

pt_nomad replied:

There seems to be some cheaper RWC's getting around at the moment for all those who have had LPG fitted. The carriers bolt over the exisitng bumper and are not the kaymar style expesive bumper replacement. You could check out a gas fitter for a supplier or price.
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AnswerID: 224850   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 06:27

spliney replied:

Local

I had the same concern and now carry a "splitty" underneath. I carry the original spare separately if the trip warrants it. Also the spare on my camper trailer is interchangeable with the LC.

Spliney
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AnswerID: 224853   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 06:34

Member - Ian H (NSW) replied:

We have an 80 series and carry a 7 inch rim fitted with a 235/85 16 BFG A/T. It lies above a line from the diff to the towbar and does not get hit. However we do have a 70 mm lift and Polyairs but it still did not hit even before the polyairs. It has the same rolling circumference as the tyres you already have.

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AnswerID: 224879   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 08:16

Ray Bates replied:

Have you thought about putting a false floor in the back? I did when I had mine converted to LPG. Tools and other junk go under there as well. Much cheeeeeeper than a RWC
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AnswerID: 224908   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 11:53

Dustin replied:

Ring around your local Toyota dealerships and wheel sellers, the base model LC comes with split rims and are often disguared on purchase, these are a nice narrow rim and sit up well under the body. The are often on ebay too for about $10 each.

All I usually do is take the spare off and chuck it in the back when we go out for the day, up on the roof rack for longer trips. A rock damaged $280 lesson makes sure it never stays underneath when going off road.
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FollowupID: 485900   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 12:10

Andrew from Vivid Adventures posted:

I'm not sure that the std split rims will fit the IFS ...
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FollowupID: 485903   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 12:41

Member - Davoe (Nullagine) posted:

hes got 17 inch wheels NOT 16s
you dont need to leave perth to go bush
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FollowupID: 485906   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 12:56

Dustin posted:

Oops, sorry about that, I forgot about IFS.
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FollowupID: 485917   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 15:01

spliney posted:

In my case, mine's a 105 series, which comes standard with splits, So even though it had GXL wheels on it at purchase, I'm assuming that splits will still fit. Hence I carry a split as a spare to improve clearance. I've never actually checked! Should I??

Spliney
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FollowupID: 485926   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 15:50

Member - Davoe (Nullagine) posted:

Splinely if you are running 265x75 tyres now your splits should still be the same rolling diameter which is the most important thing. if you have on 285s though they are a larger wheel. My 80 has a split as a spare. if you want to save more space you can bung a 79 seies 5.5 inch split and 7.5x16 tyre as the spare
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AnswerID: 224982   Submitted: Friday, Mar 02, 2007 at 22:18

Off-track replied:

If you get a 50mm+ lift it will lessen the risk of scraping the spare.
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FollowupID: 485961   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 01:30

Off-track posted:

By this I mean that not only does the spare become 50mm higher from the ground but the body and spare lift away from the diff so that it does not protrude like on a standard height.
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FollowupID: 488299   Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 14, 2007 at 22:52

Richard Kovac posted:

Are you still around?

Thanks Dick, you've helped me find a new name for w@nker...a 'Kovac'.

One day I think you may meed to apologise

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AnswerID: 225006   Submitted: Saturday, Mar 03, 2007 at 00:13

Member - Alex K (NSW) replied:

The above comments are goood. Plus the cost of any serious bash protection is probably the cost of a new tyre. So the chances of it happening.... why bother??
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