03 Disco2 spare wheel carrier and big(ger) tyres

[TD5'ed]

Hi All,

I just had a set of 5 new 245/75/16's fitted to the disco2 (03 model), and had read that to make the spare fit on the rear door carrier, all you had to do was take the carrier off the back door and refit it updside down. Having taken it off, it seems not. I don't know if the '03 models are different, but the carrier is 'offset' so if you turn it upside down it fouls the rear wiper. Likewise, it can't be raised higher up even if it remains the 'right way up' (even if holes could be drilled) because it would foul the rear wiper. Is there an easy way of doing this, is it time for the grinder, or am I being dense? Any ideas much appreciated.

Cheers,
Ed

[HAK]

I didnt drill out the braket just turned it upside down as for the wiper arm unbolt it and turn it a few notches and and put the nut back on easy as A B C;)

[wardy1]

I had to drill the carrier, just the middle holes, pretty easy job really. You do have to get the grinder out to clear the rear wiper unfortunately, but it reall is only a 5 minute job.

[TD5'ed]

Chronic, Wardy1,

many thanks, I'm off to finish the job.:)

Cheers,
Ed