Spare wheel carrier question

[TheBeastie]

Hi

On my swing away wheel carrier there is a vertical hole drilled in the top bolt that hold the wheel. I am intrigued.

Is this for a big cotter pin to prevent nut ever undoing by accident or is it to take a wee padlock? I would guess the hole is about 2 or perhaps 3mm diameter.

I took a sort of medium sized cotter pin to it and the hole looked enormous against it.

I would have thought that the size of padlock that would go in would hardly deter someone wanting to steal the wheel.

An answer would be interesting - especially since I have just had to have a new tyre put on my spare and would hate to see it go for walkies!

Thanks and best wishes

Malcy

[western]

Most likely for a padlock.

[Tomas]

Yes it is for padlock. But get set of five locking wheel nuts. This way you secure all wheels including the spare one.

Tomas

[TheBeastie]

Thanks guys

Next thing to add to the list!

Guess the relatively small investment is worth doing sooner rather than waiting for it to be a "damn why didn't I do that sooner!"

Best wishes

Malcy

[Litch]

I would always fit a set of locking wheel-nuts even if you haven't got a set of expensive alloys. The sets come in packs of 4 or 5 and are very cost effective at less than £25.

I wouldn't just rely on a locking wheel-nut for the spare, wrap a strong padlock & chain through the centre (motorcycle type) just to make sure.