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Mccolganm4

Member Since: 14 May 2021
Location: Dundee
Posts: 68

2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

Spare wheel.

Just wondering what way up my spare should be? On my L320 it is mounted underneath with the spokes facing down, i seen 1 today with them facing up.
What way is the right way?

Tue Mar 08 2022 10:19pm

Col

Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
Location: Hawkes Bay NZ
Posts: 4970

2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

I think you will find yours is upside down, also a lot easier to steal that way I would think as able to cut cable easier.

Cheers
Col

Tue Mar 08 2022 10:33pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8974

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

It should be spokes upwards and fit a wheel protector to prevent theft.

Forum member RLD used to do them, not sure if he still does. I have one of his from years ago and it's done the job so far.

This site shows one of his so maybe he's still making them. Or just buy one of his from them:
https://www.4x4overlander.com/product/anti...protector/

Click image to enlarge

2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Tue Mar 08 2022 11:05pm

Mccolganm4

Member Since: 14 May 2021
Location: Dundee
Posts: 68

Thanks for that. Ill get it sorted out.
Do people really still steal spare wheels? I thought that was a thing of the past

Wed Mar 09 2022 7:03am

syl

Member Since: 10 Mar 2016
Location: Somerset
Posts: 412

That site suggests the wheel may be stored different ways up on vehicles with/without adblue. RRS MY17 SDV6 AB
Evoque MY17 TD4 AB

Wed Mar 09 2022 7:43am

Dave B

Member Since: 10 Oct 2019
Location: East/West Sussex Coast Borders
Posts: 431

2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Santorini Black

I place a carpet tile on top of the wheel to prevent damage.

Drill a hole in the middle and then cut from there to an edge, to enable placement.

Dave 2010 3.6 TDV8 HSE (Gone)
2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)

Wed Mar 09 2022 7:45am

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8974

syl wrote:
That site suggests the wheel may be stored different ways up on vehicles with/without adblue.

The OP has an early supercharged so ad blue won't apply. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Wed Mar 09 2022 10:08am

Andy K

Member Since: 18 Sep 2015
Location: GL
Posts: 4941

2005 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Rimini Red

On the plus side....

At least you have access to the tyre valve, so can ensure it has decent air pressure it in. and top up if required

Wed Mar 09 2022 11:42am

Mccolganm4

Member Since: 14 May 2021
Location: Dundee
Posts: 68

Yeah, no AdBlue here. I suppose as long as its secure it doesnt matter. My only problem is i have 275/55 20 Hankooks so my spare is too small anyway

Wed Mar 09 2022 1:11pm

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