how to fix a spare alloy down?

[SRlew]

well as iv got 5 cav alloys id like to put one in the boot but the plastic turn thing just wont reach the thread, i couldnt even get a nova GSI alloy to fiz down. but my brothers old GSi had a alloy in the back so is somthing in them just longer?

so what can i do?
i thought about a harness strap thing but aint sure where to find one

ceers, lew

[Crazy Ry Ry]

sure you can buy rally versions from demon tweeks think they are bolt or weld on and have a quick release on them ?

[SRlew]

right nice one, will have a look.

[R1CH]

Sure some Nova's have larger spare wheel wells than others ?
I can fit a 15" with a 195/45 in my A reg no probs !!!!

Rich

[mikey14sr]

I can't fit any of my astra gsi alloys in the spare wheel well in the astra, the nova just laughs at me if I try to put anything bigger than one of the origional alloys.

[Stanley]

i have the steelie off a 2litre MK3 astra sport. (2 litre brakes :thumb:)

15 inch wheel with 185/55R15 tyre on it

fits ok. slightly higher than the standard steelie but it is wider after all

fitted an MDF false floor anyway so no-one will know!!

[novamadman]

why do u care if the plastic thing wont catch - unless u dont have rear seats or you drive really really fast over speed bumps

[SRlew]

it fits in the well but the plastic screw bit wont reach the thread.
and dont have back seats and its just for peace of mind

[dannyb]

If you know anyone in the engineering trade or who has a lathe you could get them to turn up a cylindrical block with a thread cut into it then weld a flat plate across the top....

[SRlew]

thats a bit technical but i like that idea. my mate does this sort of stuff still i think.

cheers, lew

[ade]

stick some foam in the wheel arch and stick the wheel in face down.

That way the thread will go straight through the centre hole and you'll have all the thread you need.

Plus (providing it fits) you'll have a little well to put stuff in!

lol

[Jack]

What about getting a plastic wheel nut from another car?

[SRlew]

ade your always coming up with good ideas.
and you razorjack

gunna give both a shot and see what works/looks best.

cheers, lew