Easy or quick release for rear tire carrier

[n8rs]

Most of the time a spare isn't really needed especially if you have roadside assistance and leave close to civilization. Also, while I understand the rear tire mount is ideal for off roading, I don't love having to open the tire carrier every time I want to open the hatch. I also don't love that the tire blocks the view out the rear window.

Think about it, to access the back cargo area you have to open the tire carrier, the upper hatch and the lower hatch. When I had my 3rd gen 4Runner I built a rear tire carrier and ended up not loving it. I found myself avoiding accessing the back cargo area all the time.

Realize that when you are parked in a garage, unless the garage is abnormally massive, you will have to either have the garage door open and maybe also be pulled partly out of the garage to be able to open the tire carrier wide enough (it will hit the side wall of the garage because of how thick the tire is) so that you can then open the hatch.

Here's a scenario, at the Costco parking lot you open up the back cargo and load up. You go home and pull into your garage. Oops I can't open the back hatch because the tire carrier hits the side of the garage door opening. Now you have to pull back out, open it all up, unload, then finally pull back in. It's annoying and another layer complexity we just don't need in our lives. I promise you, people are going to hate it.

So for daily use I would love to be able to remove not just the tire but the whole boxy mount that goes around it as well. I just want to open the rear hatch without having anything in the way. Then on road trips slap the tire back on and hit the road.

What would make it even more cool would be a wall mount bracket to hang the spare in your garage while not attached to the vehicle. For me it would even feel like a sweet wall decoration for my garage.

 

[J Alynn]

Most of the time a spare isn't really needed especially if you have roadside assistance and leave close to civilization. Also, while I understand the rear tire mount is ideal for off roading, I don't love having to open the tire carrier every time I want to open the hatch. I also don't love that the tire blocks the view out the rear window.

Think about it, to access the back cargo area you have to open the tire carrier, the upper hatch and the lower hatch. When I had my 3rd gen 4Runner I built a rear tire carrier and ended up not loving it. I found myself avoiding accessing the back cargo area all the time.

Realize that when you are parked in a garage, unless the garage is abnormally massive, you will have to either have the garage door open and maybe also be pulled partly out of the garage to be able to open the tire carrier wide enough (it will hit the side wall of the garage because of how thick the tire is) so that you can then open the hatch.

Here's a scenario, at the Costco parking lot you open up the back cargo and load up. You go home and pull into your garage. Oops I can't open the back hatch because the tire carrier hits the side of the garage door opening. Now you have to pull back out, open it all up, unload, then finally pull back in. It's annoying and another layer complexity we just don't need in our lives. I promise you, people are going to hate it.

So for daily use I would love to be able to remove not just the tire but the whole boxy mount that goes around it as well. I just want to open the rear hatch without having anything in the way. Then on road trips slap the tire back on and hit the road.

What would make it even more cool would be a wall mount bracket to hang the spare in your garage while not attached to the vehicle. For me it would even feel like a sweet wall decoration for my garage.

I agree and good in theory but it’s a lot like removal of Jeep doors. Everyone says they are going to do it -maybe they do it once then the PITA factor kicks in and nobody does it again. Would almost be easier to not get the spare and rely on roadside assist or put a lose spare in back for few long haul travel adventures. I plan to get it more because it’s cool and handy and having the frunk will likely be what I use for storage on a daily basis as it’s just as easy and then spare is not an issue.

 

[cyure]

I agree and good in theory but it’s a lot like removal of Jeep doors. Everyone says they are going to do it -maybe they do it once then the PITA factor kicks in and nobody does it again. Would almost be easier to not get the spare and rely on roadside assist or put a lose spare in back for few long haul travel adventures. I plan to get it more because it’s cool and handy and having the frunk will likely be what I use for storage on a daily basis as it’s just as easy and then spare is not an issue.

Same. Love the look. Super cool! Have had to use the spare on my Wrangler once and drive 2000 miles on the spare. Getting the spare on the back and planning on using the frunk a lot. Plus it just looks cool as hell.

 

[n8rs]

I agree and good in theory but it’s a lot like removal of Jeep doors. Everyone says they are going to do it -maybe they do it once then the PITA factor kicks in and nobody does it again. Would almost be easier to not get the spare and rely on roadside assist or put a lose spare in back for few long haul travel adventures. I plan to get it more because it’s cool and handy and having the frunk will likely be what I use for storage on a daily basis as it’s just as easy and then spare is not an issue.

All due respect but equating a spare tire to literally a door is comparing apple and oranges. You may not realize it but you're using what is called the strawman fallacy, you've provided a counter example that is similar but far less substantial. You need doors every day, you don't need a spare except on very rare occasions.

 

[n8rs]

Same. Love the look. Super cool! Have had to use the spare on my Wrangler once and drive 2000 miles on the spare. Getting the spare on the back and planning on using the frunk a lot. Plus it just looks cool as hell.

Yeah, that's what I thought. Then I lived with a spare tire on the back for several years. Trust me, don't trust me, whatever. The truth is you can't open the back without the rear tire hitting the garage door or the garage door wall or whatever you're parked next to.

 

[J Alynn]

All due respect but equating a spare tire to literally a door is comparing apple and oranges. You may not realize it but you're using what is called the strawman fallacy, you've provided a counter example that is similar but far less substantial. You need doors every day, you don't need a spare except on very rare occasions.

In which case the standard offer will be a spare under the vehicle. This solving the issue from the get go if indeed the access and visibility are tough sells/deal killers. My intent of my response was the fact that it’s about daily convenience. The spare carrier is a bonus feature that is an option. Therefore if it doesn’t suit you or other buyers you can opt to keep the standard spare under the vehicle. Like @cyure we plan to take the option for similar reasons and we can adapt for it but it isn’t a required element so it’s a choice
I have a roof rack. I don’t use it regularly but I don’t take it off when I’m not using it. I rarely ever see Broncos or Wranglers driving around without their spares-or there doors

 

[cyure]

Yeah, that's what I thought. Then I lived with a spare tire on the back for several years. Trust me, don't trust me, whatever. The truth is you can't open the back without the rear tire hitting the garage door or the garage door wall or whatever you're parked next to.

Beg to differ. I have a Wrangler. Have had for her for 12 years. She fits just fine in the garage and I can open the gate with the spare on it and the glass with the garage door closed no problem. Have never hit a wall or anything next to me for that matter. I think we can all agree everyone has different reasons for loving the Scout. I love how it looks with the spare tire on the back and my experience when I was moving across country. My house was empty. The only place I had to live was 2000 miles away and I had what turned out to be a nail in my tire. And when you are leaving at 8 at night to start a 2000 mile drive that spare tire was my life saver. Will always have one from now on. Plus added bonus it look amazing!

 

[J Alynn]

Yeah, that's what I thought. Then I lived with a spare tire on the back for several years. Trust me, don't trust me, whatever. The truth is you can't open the back without the rear tire hitting the garage door or the garage door wall or whatever you're parked next to.

I can. I measured and fortunately when I designed and built my house I accounted for the space. And as mentioned, I’ll utilize the frunk for 75% of my daily/weekly errands