Spare wheel anti theft devices

[David Tsang]

I believe that the MP comes which a cable winch spare wheel mechanism which makes it easy for thieves to take the wheel and tyre. Is there an anti theft device available to buy for it?

 

[Method7]

You cannot access the winch mechanism from outside the vehicle, I guess with the correct tools this mechanism could be compromised but so could any additional security you might choose to add...

 

[WILLH]

Is a steel space saver(which all MP’s have)really likely to be stolen?Id have thought wheel thieves would be more attracted to expensive alloy wheels.

 

[David Tsang]

Sorry I have no idea what type of spare my MP will come with as my 4x4 comes with a full size alloy underslung is the same way and and can easily be stolen by having the cable cut. Also the Marco Polo chat group on facebook have been complaining about spares being stolen as an ongoing problem so just thought I would ask!

 

[Method7]

So how have you secured the spare on your 4x4

 

[David Tsang]

So how have you secured the spare on your 4x4

You can buy a kit for the Kia Sorento that covers the cable so that simple wire cutters cannot be used. It could probably still be taken with the right tools but would take much longer than the 30s you could do it in before!

 

[ding33]

Hi all, we had our spare stolen and having replaced the mechanism I bought one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes...909213?hash=item4b771c959d:g:k5gAAOSwf1Regy8y

Self fit in about 10 minutes I’d have the right sockets and it’s brilliant! Has a steel plate that bolts to body and covers cable where it was cut. Can’t recommend enough.

 

[thespoddy]

Hi all, we had our spare stolen and having replaced the mechanism I bought one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes...909213?hash=item4b771c959d:g:k5gAAOSwf1Regy8y

Self fit in about 10 minutes I’d have the right sockets and it’s brilliant! Has a steel plate that bolts to body and covers cable where it was cut. Can’t recommend enough.

Hi, So does it cover the winding assembly or the thing that actually supports the centre of the wheel? I have attached a photo of each part to explain what I mean!

 

[thespoddy]

You cannot access the winch mechanism from outside the vehicle, I guess with the correct tools this mechanism could be compromised but so could any additional security you might choose to add...

You certainly can! Look at my photos in the post below. The winch mechanism is just underneath the rear of the vehicle. The cable is very accessible.

 

[ding33]

It covers the wire which supports the wheel where it emerges from winding assembly, which is where it is cut to steal wheel. Picture attached.

 

[thespoddy]

It covers the wire which supports the wheel where it emerges from winding assembly, which is where it is cut to steal wheel. Picture attached.

Brilliant! Can you send me a link? The one above didn't seem to work. Thanks.

 

[ding33]

And also covers the centre assembly to prevent cable being cut there

 

[thespoddy]

Oh I see. The link is correct then. Many thanks.

 

[ding33]

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[ding33]

Don’t know why they don’t show the other part of the kit (that covers the cable) in their advert as that’s the bit that needs protecting!

 

[thespoddy]

Yes, that's why I thought the link was wrong. I have ordered one! Thanks

 

[thespoddy]

I have fitted mine.

 

[Brian Drought]

I have fitted mine. View attachment 882

Sweet! Just to clarify, that's the 69.99 one from Protectavan ? Can't understand why they don't show it on the pic !

 

[SteveR]

Sweet! Just to clarify, that's the 69.99 one from Protectavan ? Can't understand why they don't show it on the pic !

I also fitted the £69.99 one from Protectavan. Great service from them too; ordered in the afternoon and arrived 9am the next day

 

[thespoddy]

Sweet! Just to clarify, that's the 69.99 one from Protectavan ? Can't understand why they don't show it on the pic !

Yes that’s the one. They don’t even mention the other part on the ad. They provide good instructions though and even include a shearbolt to stop someone unbolting it.