Advantages of a Tire Carrier for your campervan
There are several reasons to consider a tire carrier for your Mercedes Sprinter W906 or Volkswagen Crafter 2006-2017 campervan. One of the main reasons is upgrading to larger tires. The factory space for the spare tire underneath the van may not accommodate a bigger wheel, so you'll need an alternative location.
Additionally, moving the spare tire frees up valuable space under the van for water tanks or auxiliary fuel tanks. In off-road situations or difficult terrain, accessing a spare tire mounted underneath can be challenging. Having it on a tire carrier makes it far more accessible when you need it most.
Sequoia Tire Carrier installation requirements
270-degree doors: You will need to replace the 270-degree hinges with 180-degree hinges. The Cargo Ladder attaches to the hinges and mounts on the door.
180-degree doors: The Cargo Ladder attaches to the hinges and mounts to the door.
We also offer wheel bolts. For OEM 16” steel rims, we offer steel wheel bolts with a rounded contact surface. Most aftermarket alloy wheels, however, typically require 60-degree conical bolts (M14x1.5), which you can also select.
Big wheels may require extra spacers, but for most tire/rim combinations, they aren't necessary. Spacers are typically only needed when you're using a high ET rim, like an ET 62, combined with a large tire, or when the wheel diameter is 33” or larger. Contact us if you need advice on spacers for your tire carrier.
Sequoia Tire Carrier Sprinter W906 specifications
- Compatible with almost all tire/rim sizes (6×130) (Max (~33”wheels) tire size before Mercedes emblem needs to be modified). Check your wheel size here.
Made of steel (long-term stress-resistant) - Easy spare wheel mounting using stainless center pin (single-person mounting)
- Only compatible with 180-degree hinges
- Weight distributing directly on hinges, not on the door
- Bolted on the strong part of the door with a bushing in between sheet metal layers
- Aluminum door plate, this plate will reinforce the door, closing the door (standard included)
- Bolt-on product
- Stainless steel hardware
The tire carrier is also available together with the Cargo Ladder, Cargo Box 700 and Extra Cargo Ladder Step in the Rear Exterior Package Deal for Sprinter 2006-2018 or the Rear Exterior Package Deal for Crafter 2006-2017.
Product disclaimer
The regulations for Tire Carriers are different per country. It is your responsibility to check what your country requires. Dutchvanparts does not accept any liability nor hold responsibility for the regulations you need to abide by or any problems you might encounter with this product.