George25 said:

I forgot to say even with a swing away arm the tyre is still in the way

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Fair enough. You could just not carry a spare. I don't. That's why I've got RAC. If your doing off roading, then you will want one. Personally I'd go for the bonnet strengthening kit and mount it there, but only at the times you plan to go off road.

Saw this today.