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Chris Ratay
Overlanding South America w T6.1 Ocean 204, 4M+
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Need to carry a spare AT wheel.
Getting my new T6.1 next week and will be converting from 255/45 r18 (27x10) and no spare to 17" rims with AT tires for use in South America. Haven't figured out if I'll go with 235/55 r17 (27.2x9.3) or 245/65 r17 (29.5x9.6). Will need to address speedo if overall diameter gets larger, and pickup a good OBD that can clear faults, but that's for another post...
I don't need a full bike-rack or plan to have additional containers hanging off the back, and like simplicity of the Uber Bus carrier: https://uberbuscomponents.com/product/spare-wheel-carrier/.
The dealer I bought the van from claims he pre-ordered it with heavy duty struts, and that they won't need to be upgraded.
Anyone have experience with these carriers and can provide feedback?
![VWT5-wheel-carrier-7.jpeg VWT5-wheel-carrier-7.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/100/100548-130b0a41426f0fd7b9eedb64feaf4945.jpg)
![VWT5-wheel-carrier-2.jpeg VWT5-wheel-carrier-2.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/100/100549-1f330e7107e7c1e275728c6d966fe9f7.jpg)
Getting my new T6.1 next week and will be converting from 255/45 r18 (27x10) and no spare to 17" rims with AT tires for use in South America. Haven't figured out if I'll go with 235/55 r17 (27.2x9.3) or 245/65 r17 (29.5x9.6). Will need to address speedo if overall diameter gets larger, and pickup a good OBD that can clear faults, but that's for another post...
I don't need a full bike-rack or plan to have additional containers hanging off the back, and like simplicity of the Uber Bus carrier: https://uberbuscomponents.com/product/spare-wheel-carrier/.
The dealer I bought the van from claims he pre-ordered it with heavy duty struts, and that they won't need to be upgraded.
Anyone have experience with these carriers and can provide feedback?
![VWT5-wheel-carrier-7.jpeg VWT5-wheel-carrier-7.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/100/100548-130b0a41426f0fd7b9eedb64feaf4945.jpg)
![VWT5-wheel-carrier-2.jpeg VWT5-wheel-carrier-2.jpeg](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/data/attachments/100/100549-1f330e7107e7c1e275728c6d966fe9f7.jpg)