Alternate spare tire location on 712 AMB?
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 1:10 pm
I have 33" tires on Transit wheels on my 712 AMB-S and love them. I like the wider stance from the transit wheels and the additional highway speed (I can maintain 62mph on a 2+% grade at 93 kmph on the spedo and can hit the 4500 limit at about 67mph on level ground). The conversion goes from 1.609 km/mi to 1.500 km/mi which is really easy to do in my head.
Unfortunately they do not fit in the spare tire compartment both with respect to diameter and width. A carrier on a modified bumper is one option unfortunately due to the location of the license plate this would have to be on the right side which is the main entry door. I would prefer not to have to open two things to look get in quickly (it would also trap passengers inside which is a major safety issue).
I am thinking about putting a metal plate on both sides of the door for reinforcement and mounting the spare tire on the door. However there would be a vertical support going from the spare tire mount downward just past the door which would interface with a striker plate mounted on the frame such that the load of the tire would not be carried by the hinges while the vehicle is in motion. I might also put on beefier staples on the locking rod so thise don't get beat up during acceleration (not that the Pinz has much acceleration.
Any feedback on that idea or alternatives?
Thanks, Mike
Unfortunately they do not fit in the spare tire compartment both with respect to diameter and width. A carrier on a modified bumper is one option unfortunately due to the location of the license plate this would have to be on the right side which is the main entry door. I would prefer not to have to open two things to look get in quickly (it would also trap passengers inside which is a major safety issue).
I am thinking about putting a metal plate on both sides of the door for reinforcement and mounting the spare tire on the door. However there would be a vertical support going from the spare tire mount downward just past the door which would interface with a striker plate mounted on the frame such that the load of the tire would not be carried by the hinges while the vehicle is in motion. I might also put on beefier staples on the locking rod so thise don't get beat up during acceleration (not that the Pinz has much acceleration.
Any feedback on that idea or alternatives?
Thanks, Mike