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Hi M1911, trust me, the desert out here has a habit of removing every single unnecessary item on your car (and occasionally a few necessary ones) ripping off a spare wheel is almost expected. The very last scene on the video above shows how the car can be totally beached on the underside...

Thanks all for the advise. It looks like it can happily stay put and with a skid plate it will be even better. Really appreciate all the productive suggestions. Cheers, Al

Hornd, you are absolutely correct. We do push the limits and to be honest, roll overs are fairly common (even with nothing on the roof). I would not keep a spare on the roof for that reason, nor would I have the tent up there when "dune bashing", only when going on expeditions. Good to know...

NLScooby, you are correct, it is a weekly activity and I will be getting a skid plate made (or buying an ARB one). Usually the skid plate doesn't go all the way back to the spare tire and it may have to unbolt. I have heard from a couple of other drivers in the club that the spare tire does...

I suppose my question really is: can I leave it underneath without it getting damaged or ripped off while driving along sand dunes. Sorry for being a bit vague!

I am planning on adding a roof-top tent so that would prevent a wheel on the roof (picture looks cool though!)

I am trying to avoid a bumper mount as I don't want to have to move the wheel out of the way every time I open the boot. Also, the LC has a button you push to open and close the boot and I will lose that functionality (not to mention the potential stuff-ups) if I have to swing a wheel out the...

Hi All, All my off-roading is in sand dunes with sharp crests. In my FJ I regularly drive along the crest, sliding along on the underbelly of the car. It is not an issue in the FJ because the spare tire is mounted on the back. However, I am a bit worried about the Land Cruiser and knocking...

Will They Fit is a very useful website for determining the effects of changes in offset and wheel size.

Some trips are better than others!

I actually have very few photos, but I must remember to take a few more. A couple below:

Yes, thanks all. It is actually pretty obvious now. I think I need glasses!

Hi All, Does anyone know what bull bar this is and where I can get it? I can't quite see from the picture. Cheers, Al

Thanks for the reply! So it looks like the tyre size I want will fit. Regarding the wheels, I should have specified that I will be going for an 81/2" width. Do you have a lot of clearance with the +50 offset, or is it pretty close? I don't want anything too extreme, just wanted to get the...

Hi All, I am new to this forum and have a few questions relating to wheel offset. I have the 5.7l VXR 2013 model and I am reasonably confident that the stock wheels are at +60mm offset. (If anyone knows for sure and could confirm, that would be great). I want to change the wheels to Braid...