Trailer Spare Tire Mounts

A trailer spare tire mount gives your spare wheel and tire a designated spot, helping keep the trailer deck clear for feed, tools, equipment or whatever else you’re hauling. Whether you’re getting a utility trailer ready for chores or checking a livestock trailer before a longer haul, start by matching the spare tire carrier to both the trailer and the spare. Check the mount’s listed wheel bolt patterns, tire size limits and weight capacity against your wheel-and-tire assembly. Wheel offset and mounting hardware requirements matter, too, so don’t go by tire diameter alone. For a trailer frame spare tire mount or trailer tongue spare tire mount, measure the mounting area and confirm that the bracket fits the frame dimensions and configuration. Following the trailer and mount manufacturers’ fit requirements helps you narrow down your options without guessing about compatibility. Placement matters just as much as fit when choosing a spare tire mount for a trailer. The spare should be within reach without interfering with the coupler, trailer jack, wiring, lights, ramps or access doors. Check clearance for tight turns, suspension movement and loading, and make sure the tire won’t contact the tow vehicle or sit where it could drag over uneven ground. Before installing a trailer spare tire carrier, follow the manufacturer’s directions for bracket placement, hardware and tightening specifications; don’t drill into or alter the trailer frame unless the trailer manufacturer permits it. Include the carrier in your regular trailer checks by looking for loose fasteners, cracks, corrosion or tire movement, and keep the spare inflated to the pressure specified for its application. A secure mount is only part of being ready for a flat, so carry the correctly rated jack and lug wrench for your trailer, too.