Spare wheel options with off road tyres?

RSMarco said:

Good morning all,
Question to people who are running none standard tyre size in particular off road tyres. What have you done regarding the spare wheel?

I’m running Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus tyres (225/65/17) which means the standard 235/55/17 tyre on the spare is undersized.

Do you still intend to use the spare or have you an alternative solution?

Much appreciated,
Mark

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Good morning all,
Question to people who are running none standard tyre size in particular off road tyres. What have you done regarding the spare wheel?

I’m running Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus tyres (225/65/17) which means the standard 235/55/17 tyre on the spare is undersized.

Do you still intend to use the spare or have you an alternative solution?

Much appreciated,
Mark

Click to expand...

225 65 17 225/65R17 102H GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP PERFORMANCE M+S TYRE *4.4MM* (WH149) | eBay

Tyre Tread : 4.4MM. FREE Tyre Health Check. PRODUCT & SERVICES WE PROVIDE.

www.ebay.co.uk

RSMarco said:

I’m running Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus tyres (225/65/17) which means the standard 235/55/17 tyre on the spare is undersized.

Do you still intend to use the spare or have you an alternative solution?

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Thanks for the replies guy’s.

I have 4Motion and aware of the requirement to use a similar size tyre. This is why I’ve asked for peoples help. It’s a struggle to get the standard spare in the carrier and I don’t think this size would fit without some modifications which I don’t really want to do unless there is a suitable alternative solution.

The other option is to carry tyre sealant I suppose but we all know of the issues this can cause?

Much appreciated,
Mark

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Good morning all,
Question to people who are running none standard tyre size in particular off road tyres. What have you done regarding the spare wheel?

I’m running Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus tyres (225/65/17) which means the standard 235/55/17 tyre on the spare is undersized.

Do you still intend to use the spare or have you an alternative solution?

Much appreciated,
Mark

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Excellent feedback everyone, really appreciate it.
I was thinking of getting an additional 17" spare and another 225/65/17 tyre. Debaiting on a low cost tyre or another Pirelli Scorpion AT Plus. With it being a spare only I'm not sure what to do?

Click to expand...

WelshGas said:

If it was the same tyre then you could swap out and continue at normal speeds etc. If it was a different make then treat it as a space saver, limited speed limited distance.
If your present tyres are unidirectional then treat any spare as a space saver as 50% of the time it will be wrong or 100% if it is bidirectional.

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Thanks for the reply. This may sound like a daft question but I did wonder if two different tyres that are stated as the same size would be the same as my tyre is an off road tyre. I haven't actually been able to do a visual comparison to confirm this.

So for the purpose of a spare only and which allows you to continue at a more cautious speed, any 225/65/17 tyre which has a suitable load rating would be ok?

Once again, thanks for the support.

Click to expand...

apreading said:

I would get same tyre. Then, when you inevitably get a puncture or find one of your tyres is more worn and needs replacing, swap things around so that you have 2 new tyres on same axle and the leftover part worn becomes the spare. Also means you can order replacement at cheapest price online rather than have to rush and end up spending over the odds from whichever tyre place has them in stock immediately.

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Thanks for the reply. This may sound like a daft question but I did wonder if two different tyres that are stated as the same size would be the same as my tyre is an off road tyre. I haven't actually been able to do a visual comparison to confirm this.

So for the purpose of a spare only and which allows you to continue at a more cautious speed, any 225/65/17 tyre which has a suitable load rating would be ok?

Once again, thanks for the support.

Click to expand...

CALI FATE said:

Can i ask a question about your pirelli at tyres - we are in greece at moment having traveled 4000 miles through the balkans and albania - my continental road tyres great on the tarmac have struggled on wet tarmac steep hills, loose stuff and off road tracks - what are the pirellis like

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

Many thanks everyone for the constructive input, really appreciated.

Click to expand...

CALI FATE said:

Can i ask a question about your pirelli at tyres - we are in greece at moment having traveled 4000 miles through the balkans and albania - my continental road tyres great on the tarmac have struggled on wet tarmac steep hills, loose stuff and off road tracks - what are the pirellis like

Click to expand...

Californication69 said:

Would be good to know what you did @RSMarco in the end?
Did you go for the same make and get it fitted underneath ?

Click to expand...

RSMarco said:

I decided to buy a new spare wheel and fitted the same tyre which I use for the bigger journeys. I attached the spare to the top of our trailer for the France trip this summer. I also still have the original spare under the vehicle for shorter trips.
Still looking into a system which I can fit the spare on the tailgate.

Click to expand...

Californication69 said:

The Hess Rail 01 looks a great tailgate spare wheel carrier. But is close to £1450 that’s without the updated tailgate struts which are needed, to hold the weight of the tyre up!
I’m also looking into which spare wheel carrier to have on the rear of the Ocean.
Very expensive options if not going under slung.
Bit of a nightmare with 4M
As I’d want to drive at motorway speeds to get a tyre changed.
It’s a bit of a conundrum

Click to expand...