Spare tire issues

[kom]

I just purchase 5 20" Lexani VP Off-Roads w/Toyo's. Looks great, but the spare will not fit on the back mounting bracket because the diameter of the hole for the Lexani's is much smaller than that of the stock wheel. I know someone has probably ran into this problem.

How do I do this? Do I need to cut off the mounting bracket, which also holds the wiring for the license plate light? Any help would be appreciated for this newbie.

2006 H2 Lux, Slate Blue, 20" Lexani VP Off-Roads w/Toyo's.
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You wouldn't have to get ready, if you stay ready!

[kom]

I just purchase 5 20" Lexani VP Off-Roads w/Toyo's. Looks great, but the spare will not fit on the back mounting bracket because the diameter of the hole for the Lexani's is much smaller than that of the stock wheel. I know someone has probably ran into this problem.

How do I do this? Do I need to cut off the mounting bracket, which also holds the wiring for the license plate light? Any help would be appreciated for this newbie.

2006 H2 Lux, Slate Blue, 20" Lexani VP Off-Roads w/Toyo's.
________________________________________________
You wouldn't have to get ready, if you stay ready!

[TXSUT]

Sounds like your only option is to hack the bracket off and have a new, smaller one welded on in its place.

As a sidenote, I find it very strange that the diameter of the hole on the Lexani wheel is that much smaller than the stock wheel.

[tomp]

I would like to know this as well. I just purchased wheels with spare and was wondering if there was going to be a problem there.

[TXSUT]

I've personally never removed the wheels from my H2, but I know that on past vehicles, there was a raised area in the center of the hub that indexed the wheel in its proper position. I'm not sure if the H2 hubs have such a thing, but if so, a wheel with a smaller center hole would seem problematic. I doubt, though, that a company like Lexani would produce a wheel specifically for the H2 that did not fit properly.

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tomp:
I would like to know this as well. I just purchased wheels with spare and was wondering if there was going to be a problem there. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

How long will it be before "tomp" calls someone in this thread a liar or racist?

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[PARAGON]

That "ring" helps bear the weight of the vehicle to the wheel. When the wheel is snugged up tight via the lugs, the marriage of that ring to the hole in the wheel is vitally important. If your wheels won't fit the stock spare tire holder then you have the wrong wheels and need to get them changed out. You can ruin bearings, lugs, the wheels themselves, etc.

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
That "ring" helps bear the weight of the vehicle to the wheel. When the wheel is snugged up tight via the lugs, the marriage of that ring to the hole in the wheel is vitally important. If your wheels won't fit the stock spare tire holder then you have the wrong wheels and need to get them changed out. You can ruin bearings, lugs, the wheels themselves, etc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's what I was getting at. Additionally, if the center hole of the wheel covers that "ring" it means that the back of the wheel can't be sitting flush against the hub, which is REALLY phucked up.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
That "ring" helps bear the weight of the vehicle to the wheel. When the wheel is snugged up tight via the lugs, the marriage of that ring to the hole in the wheel is vitally important. If your wheels won't fit the stock spare tire holder then you have the wrong wheels and need to get them changed out. You can ruin bearings, lugs, the wheels themselves, etc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Lying racist. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
That "ring" helps bear the weight of the vehicle to the wheel. When the wheel is snugged up tight via the lugs, the marriage of that ring to the hole in the wheel is vitally important. If your wheels won't fit the stock spare tire holder then you have the wrong wheels and need to get them changed out. You can ruin bearings, lugs, the wheels themselves, etc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Lying racist. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Bigot

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
That "ring" helps bear the weight of the vehicle to the wheel. When the wheel is snugged up tight via the lugs, the marriage of that ring to the hole in the wheel is vitally important. If your wheels won't fit the stock spare tire holder then you have the wrong wheels and need to get them changed out. You can ruin bearings, lugs, the wheels themselves, etc. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's what I was getting at. Additionally, if the center hole of the wheel covers that "ring" it means that the back of the wheel can't be sitting flush against the hub, which is REALLY phucked up. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>LIAR http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I should have acknowledged your original post because I was just adding to what your were saying and just saying the same thing differently.

[TXSUT]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
LIAR http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I should have acknowledged your original post because I was just adding to what your were saying and just saying the same thing differently. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you're going to call me a liar, you need to prove it with pictures!!!

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
LIAR http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I should have acknowledged your original post because I was just adding to what your were saying and just saying the same thing differently. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you're going to call me a liar, you need to prove it with pictures!!!

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Fine, here's proof!

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/7311069941/inlineimg/Y/Pete.jpg

[TXSUT]

LMFAO!!!

[kom]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TXSUT:
I've personally never removed the wheels from my H2, but I know that on past vehicles, there was a raised area in the center of the hub that indexed the wheel in its proper position. I'm not sure if the H2 hubs have such a thing, but if so, a wheel with a smaller center hole would seem problematic. I doubt, though, that a company like Lexani would produce a wheel specifically for the H2 that did not fit properly. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The 20 x 10 Lexani's are sold as made for the H2. The center hole that I referred to is the same size as the H2 OEM's on the inside of the wheel where it mounts FLUSH to the hub, but narrows to about a 2 1/2" diameter hole. This is where I cannot mount the wheel to the rear tire carrier. I believe I may have to cut off and weld on a new smaller bracket, as you suggested. Thanks!

[PARAGON]

So, the hub part of the wheel has depth to it and this depth tapers in?

How far does it push the spare off the carrier, can you put spacers or nuts on the lugs to tighten up to to mount the spare.

[kom]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
So, the hub part of the wheel has depth to it and this depth tapers in?

How far does it push the spare off the carrier, can you put spacers or nuts on the lugs to tighten up to to mount the spare. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Because of the taper and the large flange that houses the rear license plate light, it is impossible to slide the spare wheel/tire over the wheel support. The diameter of the OEM wheel support is about 4 1/2" (although it is only a half circle). The diameter of the Lexani wheel on the front side we all see is about 2 1/2" diameter.

My only option is to cut off the wheel support and then mount the wheel onto the lugs that hold the wheel in place. I could also weld a piece of round (or 1/2 round) tubing to help support the wheel. I could then run the license plate light wire through this to satisfy the CHP. - Or I could relocate the license plate to another rear location.

[kom]

How far does it push the spare off the carrier, can you put spacers or nuts on the lugs to tighten up to to mount the spare.[/QUOTE]

Because of the taper and the large flange that houses the rear license plate light, it is impossible to slide the spare wheel/tire over the wheel support. The diameter of the OEM wheel support is about 4 1/2" (although it is only a half circle). The diameter of the Lexani wheel on the front side we all see is about 2 1/2" diameter.

My only option is to cut off the wheel support and then mount the wheel onto the lugs that hold the wheel in place. I could also weld a piece of round (or 1/2 round) tubing to help support the wheel. I could then run the license plate light wire through this to satisfy the CHP. - Or I could relocate the license plate to another rear location.[/QUOTE]

I finally finished getting my spare Lexani mounted to the rear. Also had to relocate the plate. Here is a before and a few after pics.

Before

[kom]

After

[kom]

After #2

[kom]

Final closeup