Mounting spare tire on reciever tire carrier

[powerscol]

OK folks - First Happy New year

I got a receiver tire carrier for Christmas. https://www.etrailer.com/Spare-Tire-...rt/c31006.html I also got an attachment to snug and lock the receiver tire carrier in place. I plan on a tire cover too

Now to install and mount the spare. From the Westlake site and posts the spare wheel will accept 1/2" or 9/16" bolts - is this correct? I was thinking of using large wing nuts like these https://www.peerlesshardware.com/wing-nuts.asp Then I got thinking I should just use lock nuts of the same size as the wheel studs and bolts. Any thoughts on this? From searching I get different answers on the stud size. I have never heard of a spare being stolen.

Does any one know the size and thread pitch of the Dexter 4400 lb axle studs with the 15" tires. Its a 6 by 5 1/2 pattern if I remember correctly.

Thanks for any help

[Dawgfever]

Hello PowerScol,
My only thoughts are that I would use lug nuts because of the taper to keep the wheel centered on the stud. Afraid w/o tapered nuts, the wheel bolt hole may wear. Just my $0.02 for what it’s worth


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[powerscol]

Hello PowerScol,
My only thoughts are that I would use lug nuts because of the taper to keep the wheel centered on the stud. Afraid w/o tapered nuts, the wheel bolt hole may wear. Just my $0.02 for what it’s worth


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Good Point - Thanks

[Boom 'r Bust]

OK folks - First Happy New year

I got a receiver tire carrier for Christmas. https://www.etrailer.com/Spare-Tire-...rt/c31006.html I also got an attachment to snug and lock the receiver tire carrier in place. I plan on a tire cover too

Now to install and mount the spare. From the Westlake site and posts the spare wheel will accept 1/2" or 9/16" bolts - is this correct? I was thinking of using large wing nuts like these https://www.peerlesshardware.com/wing-nuts.asp Then I got thinking I should just use lock nuts of the same size as the wheel studs and bolts. Any thoughts on this? From searching I get different answers on the stud size. I have never heard of a spare being stolen.

Does any one know the size and thread pitch of the Dexter 4400 lb axle studs with the 15" tires. Its a 6 by 5 1/2 pattern if I remember correctly.

Thanks for any help

Howdy powerscol,

Was wondering how the Curt tire mount worked for you? I was looking at the same set up on a 220RK...

Thanks!

Rick

[powerscol]

Howdy powerscol,

Was wondering how the Curt tire mount worked for you? I was looking at the same set up on a 220RK...

Thanks!

Rick

Have not installed it yet. Maybe this week when I get the trailer ready for a short trip.

[Boom 'r Bust]

Have not installed it yet. Maybe this week when I get the trailer ready for a short trip.

Ok. Let us know how you like it. Enjoy your trip!

[powerscol]

Well got it installed and it works great.



The bolts I used were 1/2" by 1-1/2" carriage bolts with nylon locking nuts, They fit the slots and lock into the spare tire rack perfectly. The other critical item is the restraint to keep the unit from rocking. I used the Blue Ox hitch immobilizer BX88224, Very easy to install and works well.

The other photo is of the tire clearance to the trailer. If folks think it is too close there are at least 2 more adjustment holes to move it out.

Last I wound the spare tire lift up tight and foamed the hole shut. If I ever want to add a second spare back in all I need to do is remove the foam.

Now to find a suitable tire cover for the spare.

[Boom 'r Bust]

Well got it installed and it works great.



The bolts I used were 1/2" by 1-1/2" carriage bolts with nylon locking nuts, They fit the slots and lock into the spare tire rack perfectly. The other critical item is the restraint to keep the unit from rocking. I used the Blue Ox hitch immobilizer BX88224, Very easy to install and works well.

The other photo is of the tire clearance to the trailer. If folks think it is too close there are at least 2 more adjustment holes to move it out.

Last I wound the spare tire lift up tight and foamed the hole shut. If I ever want to add a second spare back in all I need to do is remove the foam.

Now to find a suitable tire cover for the spare.

Nice powerscol! I ended up doing the same thing but with a heavier duty one. I was taking my 90lb truck spare and putting it on the back of my 220rk. Like you I added heavy u-bolts to prevent any play between the receiver and hitch. The hardest part was finding bolts that fit my locking lug nuts.

Well done sir!