Fitting an Alloy spare wheel

Hi Guy's

Probably asked loads of times, I have tried the search function but I can only find referrals to defenders.

I currently have a steel spare wheel bolted to the back door, I now have an alloy spare I would like to fit, I have tried offering it up but the studs appear to be too short.

What do I have to do to make the alloy spare fit to the rear door?


Any advice greatly appreciated

Regards

David

What nuts are u using?
The studs are standard alloy wheels require the correct spare wheel nuts, the thread is deaper inside.

I havent tried any nuts to be honest, i just saw the studs looked short

What can I say op2:

Probably a good idea to try to do things beforehand. Doesn't make you look so good!

I have an ally as a spare and it went straight on no problem

As have I.

its the nuts I think, you need to use alloy wheel nuts but it should then fit.

Assuming its the Disco1:

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1 1989 TO 1998 CAPPED ALLOY WHEEL NUT | eBay

These are flat at the bottom so you cant screw them in as much on an alloy:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER...Wheels_tyres_Trim_Nuts_ET&hash=item5d346d117a

Thanks for the replies,

got some nuts today, fitted fine, just a small amount of movement now, so may need some spacers behind.


David

Depending on VIN the correct nut for a spare alloy wheel is NTC8240 or ANR4914.
The locking nut is NTC8278.
Nuts used on road wheels won't tighten up fully on the alloy spare unless a spacer/washer is used.