Is putting tyre on bullbars dangerous?

HI Adam:
I am a non-techno/mechanical type, but my biggest reservation would be having that mass of metal and rubber in front of my radiator, and possible overheating problems. Not sure if this *is* a consideration, but it would concern me.
Merry Christmas
Jack

about the only car Ive seen it on was the old Kombi!

I wouldnt do it, I think you would get raped by the bacon for pedistrain saftey issues.. Or they would make something up..

Other things said are true, suspension would suffer..

Adam, just wouldn't do it.

Not only because yep, I believe it would be now illegal, as others mentioned, effective cooling could be compromised.

Get a proper Swingway unit on the back. Do it right the first time.

Adam, just think of the extra strain it would put on the bull bar brackets, and cut down on your visibility over the bonnet for a bit of rough stuff.

FORGET IT. Go for the swingaway carrier on the back.

Tony.

Agree with everyone else's comments...

Saw an absolute beauty a couple of weeks ago down the South West of WA. A Troopy with 2 spare wheels mounted vertically above the windscreen from the front of the roofrack. Rack was suspended on scrub bars but even so...Would have been worth seeing them get them up and down. Wouldn't want to drop one - straight thru the windscreen.

:o) Melissa

I think it's illegal to have anything protruding past the front of the bullbar.
This includes such items as lights & rod holders, so i certainly think a spare wheel would be illegal.

I dismantled my roofrack and rollbars and I made up a spare wheel frame from 1.3mm sheet metal and bolted it to the bonnet of my Nissan G60. The Nissan seats give me a high view over the bonnet but there is a blind spot on the left hand side. My HF aerial helps to define that perimeter. I carry a 750/16 tyre, tube and dust cover but no rim. The tyre is held in place by ratchet straps. So far it has proved to be quite sturdy. The tube has 30psi in it. This method of carrying an extra spare is better for older type vehicles. The bonnet is quite heavy to lift but I will be installing a gas strut soon. Hope this helps. Cheers, Willie