Spare Wheel on Roof Rack

[Mikey]

I know this will seem a silly question to most of you, but what is the best way to secure a spare wheel on a roof rack?

Anyone done this and not had it 'borrowed'

Mikey :roll:

 

[Whatmot]

ive seen many people just strap them down. when i get one end of this year, ill get a hold of a spare wheel carrier from the back of a mav, or another jap 4x4 and mod it to mount onto the rack. at least then it properly fixed down

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

ive seen many people just strap them down. when i get one end of this year, ill get a hold of a spare wheel carrier from the back of a mav, or another jap 4x4 and mod it to mount onto the rack. at least then it properly fixed down

and you can get a padlock through the carrier and wheel!

if your just going to strap it down a coiled plastic coated cable lock and padlock through the whel and round the roof bars should help deter thieves!

 

[Deleted Member]

You'll have to watch your weights though,i'm sure on my roof rails it has a 55kg max weight!
I know the tyre won't weigh that much but doesn't leave much else that can go on the rack as well!!
Just a thought :wink: :lol:

 

[Mikey]

I have 6 Thule bars under a purpose made roof rack, so the weight is well spread. I also carry my roof tent during this time of year (only 17kg), easy for that emergency camping weekend. I could have a party on my roof rack !!

Mikey :lol:

 

[Deleted Member S]

The other option I can think of apart from strapping the wheel down to the rack is to pop into your local breakers yard & have a look in a few cars to see how the spare wheels are secured as you might be able to use some of the parts to secure your wheel onto the rack :roll: