Swing out tire carriers are all the rage on overland rigs. But are they really practical? Swing out tire carriers are expensive, can be noisy, limit the access to your cargo area, reduce your departure angle, and can even fail under severe use. There are not a lot of other options though if your oversized spare tire does not fit in the factory location. Or are there?

In this video we break down the pros and cons of various methods for carrying your spare tire. These include not only swing out tire carriers, but also factory mounting locations, storing your spare tire in the bed of your truck, and other clever alternatives. All have their advantages and disadvantages, with the final decision coming down to what your specific priorities are.

00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Roof Mounted Spare
00:59 - Stock Tacoma Location
01:40 - Swing Out Features To Look For
02:06 - Accessing The Bed
03:10 - Be Mindful Of Weight
03:57 - Jeep Spare Tire Mount
04:46 - Tire Mounting Height
05:15 - Smaller Spare
07:14 - Plug Kits
07:46 - Hitch Mounted Tire Carriers
08:41 - Stock Ram Location
10:00 - Bed Mounted Spare
12:00 - Outro

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