Spare Tire Covers & Spare Tire Carriers

Carry Bigger Wheels

Big off-road tires with aggressive tread sure look great on trucks and SUVs, but they may be too tall and wide to fit on the factory carrier. Using a matching spare is smart because it can be integrated into the tire rotation pattern thus ensuring longer service life, and you won’t have problems if it’s mounted on an axle with a locking differential. We have everything to accommodate large spares, from extensions for the OE carrier to heavy-duty body and bumper mounted carriers and a variety of models for roofs and truck beds.

For Different Sizes & Weights

If you have a Jeep or SUV with a spare on its tailgate, we have several mounting solutions.

• Extensions for modest upgrades in wheel/tire width and diameter. They allow for higher positioning thus ensuring bumper and body clearance.
• Heavy-duty body-mount carriers which open with the tailgate for substantially larger wheel and tire combos. They are built to handle the weight of larger wheels and position them higher to clear the bumper.
• Plus body mount models allow you to use a factory or aftermarket bumper of your choice.

Unmatched Function & Style

However, if you’ve been thinking about upgrading to off-road bumpers, getting a rear bumper with a swing-away carrier is a great choice. Most off-road bumpers provide increased ground clearance so you can tackle steeper approach angles, plus they have off-road essentials like D-ring mounts and many incorporate receiver hitches. They are strong enough to handle the largest and heaviest wheels and tires and typically feature heavy-duty bearings at the pivot for the carrier, which swings out of the way when access to the interior is needed. Some of them are available with attachments designed to allow you to carry other off-road necessities like gas cans and off-road jacks.

Different Options to Meet Truck Owners’ Needs

Jeeps and SUVs aren’t the only off-roaders which may have problems carrying an oversize spare. Taller and wider tires typically won’t fit in the carrier beneath the bed of your pickup truck. We offer bed mount carriers for single and dual tires which can handle wheels of 40” diameter or more. Some of them are easily removable when all the room in the bed is needed. We also offer chase racks which hold the tire and have provisions for mounting an LED light bar, and hinged carriers which install in place of the tailgate. Even if you don’t run oversize wheels, a bed mounted spare is more easily accessible so you will avoid crawling under the truck if you get a flat.

More Mounting Solutions

If you have a van and want more room inside, you can mount the spare on the rear door with one of our heavy-duty, powder coated steel carriers. Our hitch mount models mount in any 2” receiver hitch. Pickup and SUV owners are offered a variety of models capable of holding up to a 40” tire, which swings out when access to the bed or tailgate is needed. RV owners can go with a model that has its own 2” receiver for a tow bar or bike rack. Another solution is carrying your spare up on the roof. We have easy to mount models which will hold it securely to the roof rack.

Ultimate Protection From the Sun & Elements

Unlike a spare mounted under the bed or one stored inside the vehicle, any size tire that’s uncovered and mounted to a Jeep or SUV tailgate or rear bumper is exposed to UV light which degrades the rubber and cause cracking and discoloration. You can prolong the life of the spare and keep it looking sharp with a specially designed cover. We offer covers to suit every budget and taste in a wide range of sizes, so you can even protect oversize spares. Choose from fabric and vinyl covered fabric in colors or a selection of designs and logos, or for select applications, durable rigid covers of molded hard plastic, that provide a smooth, clean, finished look.