33" tyres and rear door problems

[Agronaught]

As I've now upgraded to 33" tyres. Do I need to be concerned about the rear door fracturing?

While I do plan on a rear tyre carrier it won't be for several months at best...

[RubberDuckieGQ]

I think it'll be fine as long as you shut the door properly ie don't drive around with it rattling.. and maybe don't have it sitting open for long periods?

I just got 33s too, no issues yet but it was only a fortnight ago so doesn't really count lol

Anyway, correct me if i'm wrong

[Rossco]

Yeah, I've had a 35 on the back of th GQ for years. No worries at all, replaced the front door hinges recently, barn door ones are still perfect.

[Winnie]

I think it's more a problem for the GUs than the GQ's, mine has had 33s on it for years and no problems at all

[sooty_10]

My gu has a 33 on the rear door and has been there for quite some time. No issues yet. 35's might be another story. But I also think it is luck of the draw with the rear door.

[RubberDuckieGQ]

What about spare (33) + hi lift jack on a spare wheel bracket?

I take it off when not off road

[Rumcajs]

I personally wouldn't as mine cracked with standard 31"tyre but if you need to also slam the door to get the interior light to go off or get it to lock with central locking than adjust the striker latch as all that slamming will add to cracks being formed.

Regards

[GaryXCY]

I've got the same issue. How did the barn door close on these initially - did it just click shut?

[Rumcajs]

I had to slam them hard usually to get the either central locking or interior light or dash warning to go out. In the hindsight, adjustment is actually easy and better than cracked door.

All is needed to loosen the bolts on the striker and move it a touch backwards, voila no more door slamming and possibly no cracking but I doubt that part.

Regards

[Agronaught]

Just adjusted the rear door so it doesn't need to be slammed. Thanks for the tip

I will get a rear bar/tyre carrier at some point. Admittedly the primary motivation is I drive a tb
48 and 2 jerries would be handy...