Spare Wheel Carrier

I have recently purchased an additional Long Wheel base 1991 model G-Wagon to join my 1987 280GE but for some reason the spare wheel and bracket have been removed and the fixing holes filled and sprayed???. I have purchased, through my local Mercedes dealer the appropriate fixing bracket which is triangular in shape for this model, with a short tube (offset) attached and three bolts welded onto the plate to take I assume the locking nuts that hold the spare wheel in situ. However the welded metal tube is only 51/2" long and the bolts are only 41/2" long so it is impossible to attach a standard wheel. I have contacted the dealer who has checked the parts manual but there does not appear to be an extension fitting available. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has a spare wheel for sale I am your man. 

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Arnie's picture

Re: Spare Wheel Carrier

Hello

the spare wheel should be fitted on the carrier with its outer-face facing the rear door.

463 standard wheels have no dish and the outside of the wheel has a flush face. Therefore, they should fit on the wheel carrier with a 5" carrier tube and 4" studs.