This spare tire carrier allows you to carry an oversized spare tire in the same place as the factor "clamshell" spare tire location. A 215/65/16 Nokian tire fits in most applications, but there is no guarentees for fitment of different types of tires.
All mounting hardware is included except the final secure bolt. Reuse your origonal bolt there.
Fitment Notes:
- You must remove the spring hoops and the tire will contact coolant hoses
- If your tire or rim is too "thick" then you will have a hard time shifting into reverse for M/T Vanagons.
- Automatic vans are best candidates for 215/65/r16 tires.
- Syncros have more space between the front cross member and the underside of the van, so this carrier is a great option for someone who doesn't offroad his or her Syncro.
- Photo shown (1) : Mobelwagen Interceptor 16" Rim with Falken Wildpeak 215/65/16 on a M/T Vanagon
- Photo shown (2) : OE Alloy 16" Rim with Falken Wildpeak 215/65/16 on a M/T Vanagon
1 Review
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Oversized spare tire carrier, works well
I have 91 syncro got the silver alloy wheel set with Faulken wildpeak tires in 215/65/16 And I will say I was worried that this would not work out and put to much pressure on my coolant lines or my shift rod linkage it is m/t . But small car did not let me down everything worked as they said it would. The tire is no lower than the cross bar or undercarriage so did not really loose any ground clearance ,except if you go up really steep abrupt hill .could be a problem,but I baby my old syncro mostly just drive secondary roads and camp so didn’t want to deal with the swing away on the back every time I wanted to open back up ,so this is great option for me ,thanks small car
