Spare wheel

[dave.j.robbo]

No!! I must admit I've done it too, but.......

[Libby]

Cheers Vince.....they look hopeful, at least its not going to be a fruitless task

[NFC]

In the U.S. and Canada, virtually every 4Runner seems to be an underslung spare model. Don't know why, but if the shipping charges are reasonable (and you won't be shipping the actual wheel across), could find some useful stuff on ebay or in a U.S. or Canadian breaker.
Maybe even a tailgate, unless you want to remove the locator for the carrier on your old one and smooth it all out.

[makbar]

spare wheel

hi mate
i have a p.plate 3.0L model and i have underslung wheel and totaly opposite to ur self wish had a rear. i went and bought a rear wheel fitting from this guy on fleaby and did not tell me it was for mk2 and did not fit my mk3. live and learn

[andycook]

underslung spare also gives lower centre of gravity - having that big heavy wheel under the truck!, rather than stuck higher up

maybe thats one of reasons why surfs handle better than discos/shoguns

well - thats what the subaru bumf said for the forester

[phoebelala]

...So am I going to have a hard job finding a 3.0 with the wheel under-slungthen?

Not at all. Plenty about. I would not look at surf with the wheel on the back as I use mine for taking dogs out twice a day (quiet at the back please )

Underslung spare is far better in my opinion as the rear mounted just get in the way. When did you last get a puncture??....... Exactly. Buy one with an underslung spare. its the way to go.

Al

[Libby]

I think I'll hold out for an under-slung model.....so there's no other reason apart from personal preference then really?

[lclascaris]

My 3rd Gen has 265/70R16 tyres fitted to alloy wheels. My under-slung spare however is the original 215/80R16 fitted to a steel rim.

I really must get a spare to match the rest in case I get a puncture.

Does anyone know if a 265/70R16 tyre will fit the steel rim? It's a 16" but what about the width?

& will the 265/70R16 wheel & tyre fit in the under-slug position or will it be to big for the winch system?

Many Thanks

Regards

Lewis

[The Kid]

One area not mentioned in this discussion so far, is the safety aspect of the rear mounted wheel.
Should you, inadvertently, reverse into a wall, a large lorry, or even the Severn Bridge, with a rear mounted spare you just bounce off - No damage!
Underslung spare, the rear window not operating could be the least of your worries.
And before anyone asks, yes I am speaking from experience(s)!
A few years of owing the truck and I STILL don't know how long it is!
Ken

[Libby]

One area not mentioned in this discussion so far, is the safety aspect of the rear mounted wheel.
Should you, inadvertently, reverse into a wall, a large lorry, or even the Severn Bridge, with a rear mounted spare you just bounce off - No damage!
Underslung spare, the rear window not operating could be the least of your worries.
And before anyone asks, yes I am speaking from experience(s)!
A few years of owing the truck and I STILL don't know how long it is!
Ken

I knew there was a reason why I relented and bought a rear mounted one....anyone for bumper cars then?