Stolen spare wheel

[Tapnstrum]

Advice needed. My spare has just been nicked. Vehicle information inside driver door suggest tyre 235/55 R 17 103H is compatible. These are what seem to be on the vehicle. I have just found this on ebay:

17" STEEL SPARE WHEEL 235/55R17 TYRE FITS VW T6 TRANSPORTER (2015-2023) | eBay

OUR TYRE FITTING CENTRE -. Equipped with the very latest state-of-the-art Dunlop tyre machines and computer wheel balancers. FITS VW T6 TRANSPORTER, CARAVELLE. FULL SIZE SPARE WHEEL 7"x17".

www.ebay.co.uk

There are also lots of second hand ones out there but I can’t quite bring myself to buy one from a seller who most likely has nicked it from a similar vehicle. I may even get my own one back

Will it fit where the spare should have been. Also any advice on locking bolts or future deterrents gratefully received.
Thanks

 

[Loz]

you need a sparesafe

SpareSafe – T5 T6 & T6.1 Spare Wheel lock (inc Security Bolt)

The Sparesafe locking system will deter even the most determined thief for stealing your spare wheel. Specailly designed for VW T5/T6 & T6.1.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Tapnstrum]

Should have said - my vehicle is a 2019 reg California ocean

 

[Perfectos]

Hi TNS

sorry to hear about your stolen spare wheel.

there was a spate of spare wheel thefts some time ago, fortunately the incidence seems to have reduced in recent years (possibly due to lock down)
the incidence reduced so much so that some members disbelieved the need for a deterrent / preventative device.

one of the Fav places for wheels to be parted with their van was at Legoland Windsor. (Search the forum for threads)
where was your stolen ? In the street or at a venue ?

as Loz mentions above a spare safe kit should stop future issues and provide a visual deterrent.

as far as the wheel replacement a17” wheel will fit with your existing tyre size.
A good place to pick up a replacement is at local independent tyre shops Or a scrap yard.

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/search/295581/?q=Stolen+spare+wheel&o=relevance

 

[Tapnstrum]

Thank you. I’ll try a local independent tyre shop. Yes - Ill look into getting a spare safe device. The vehicle was parked on a residential street in London

 

[Ozzy Pete]

It’s a bit late now but always a good idea to fit a locking bolt on the spare. Maybe next time..

 

[Loz]

Here's one

Sorry Now Sold - Complete spare wheel Kit + Sparesafe

Complete set of parts to retrofit a spare wheel. Consists of: The spare wheel cradle & fixings. A 17" steel wheel with a load rated tyre - worn but legal. A sparesafe to stop it being pinched. Collection only from Luton, but am happy to fit it for you. Looking for £125

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Blue Yonder]

Buy a tatty steel rim and a good partly worn tyre. Badly paint the rim a hideous colour. Best deterrent and cheapest.