Tire Carriers

Tire Carriers: Get the Spare Off Your Floor and Onto a Mount That Holds

Once you run a bigger, heavier spare, the factory tailgate hinge and stock mounting point stop being enough. That is where tire carriers come in. They give the spare a dedicated structure to hang from, spread the load, and in many cases reinforce the tailgate or bed so the weight is not tearing at sheet metal every time you close over a rut. A carrier gets the spare out of your cargo area, keeps it secure on the trail, and puts it somewhere you can actually reach it when you need it. If you have gone up in tire size, this is the part that makes carrying the spare workable.

What ThreePiece Stocks in Tire Carriers

There are 19 tire carriers in stock right now from 9 brands, including no — to be precise, brands such as SpeedStrap, TURN Offroad, DragonFire Racing, Fabtech, Body Armor 4x4, Fishbone Offroad, Titan Fuel Tanks, Officially Licensed Jeep and Westin. Prices currently run from $67 to $839, which is the live range for what is on the shelf, not a fixed quote. That spread covers everything from universal storage mounts to vehicle-specific tailgate carriers.

Concrete examples: the Body Armor 4x4 Pro Series carrier for the 05-15 Toyota Tacoma sits at the top of the range, the TURN Offroad HD tailgate reinforcement for the 2021+ Ford Bronco is close behind, and the Fishbone Offroad in-bed carrier for the 2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT covers bed-mount setups. For vans, the Westin XTS rear carrier for the 19-24 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter handles a rear mount.

How to Choose

The first split is vehicle-specific versus universal. Seven of these carriers list defined fitment, sampling makes like Ford, Jeep, Toyota, Polaris and Mercedes-Benz across model years from 2005 to 2024. Vehicle-specific carriers bolt to known points and reinforce the tailgate or bed — that is the story behind the Bronco, Tacoma and Gladiator options. If your rig is not on that list, look at a universal mount like the TURN Offroad universal spare tire storage rack or the Fabtech universal angled mount, which give you a flexible mounting solution when there is no bolt-in kit.

The second trade-off is price against integration. The cheaper end leans toward storage racks and simple mounts; the higher end is heavy-duty, vehicle-matched hardware that does more of the structural work for you. Decide how heavy your spare is and how hard you run before you pick.

What Else You Need

Mounting the spare is only half of it. Make sure the wheel bolts up correctly with the right lug nuts or lug bolts, and if you are matching a spare to your running set, browse tires. The Wheel Accessories section is the parent for this category and also holds center caps to finish the spare wheel.

Fitment and Ordering

Not sure a carrier matches your year and model? Use the wheel fitment calculator or call fitment help at 813-535-5801. All orders ship free, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available at checkout.

Tire Carriers: Get the Spare Off Your Floor and Onto a Mount That Holds

Once you run a bigger, heavier spare, the factory tailgate hinge and stock mounting point stop being enough. That is where tire carriers come in. They give the spare a dedicated structure to hang from, spread the load, and in many cases reinforce the tailgate or bed so the weight is not tearing at sheet metal every time you close over a rut. A carrier gets the spare out of your cargo area, keeps it secure on the trail, and puts it somewhere you can actually reach it when you need it. If you have gone up in tire size, this is the part that makes carrying the spare workable.

What ThreePiece Stocks in Tire Carriers

There are 19 tire carriers in stock right now from 9 brands, including no — to be precise, brands such as SpeedStrap, TURN Offroad, DragonFire Racing, Fabtech, Body Armor 4x4, Fishbone Offroad, Titan Fuel Tanks, Officially Licensed Jeep and Westin. Prices currently run from $67 to $839, which is the live range for what is on the shelf, not a fixed quote. That spread covers everything from universal storage mounts to vehicle-specific tailgate carriers.

Concrete examples: the Body Armor 4x4 Pro Series carrier for the 05-15 Toyota Tacoma sits at the top of the range, the TURN Offroad HD tailgate reinforcement for the 2021+ Ford Bronco is close behind, and the Fishbone Offroad in-bed carrier for the 2020+ Jeep Gladiator JT covers bed-mount setups. For vans, the Westin XTS rear carrier for the 19-24 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter handles a rear mount.

How to Choose

The first split is vehicle-specific versus universal. Seven of these carriers list defined fitment, sampling makes like Ford, Jeep, Toyota, Polaris and Mercedes-Benz across model years from 2005 to 2024. Vehicle-specific carriers bolt to known points and reinforce the tailgate or bed — that is the story behind the Bronco, Tacoma and Gladiator options. If your rig is not on that list, look at a universal mount like the TURN Offroad universal spare tire storage rack or the Fabtech universal angled mount, which give you a flexible mounting solution when there is no bolt-in kit.

The second trade-off is price against integration. The cheaper end leans toward storage racks and simple mounts; the higher end is heavy-duty, vehicle-matched hardware that does more of the structural work for you. Decide how heavy your spare is and how hard you run before you pick.

What Else You Need

Mounting the spare is only half of it. Make sure the wheel bolts up correctly with the right lug nuts or lug bolts, and if you are matching a spare to your running set, browse tires. The Wheel Accessories section is the parent for this category and also holds center caps to finish the spare wheel.

Fitment and Ordering

Not sure a carrier matches your year and model? Use the wheel fitment calculator or call fitment help at 813-535-5801. All orders ship free, and Affirm and Katapult financing is available at checkout.