Gauging Interest: Interior Tire Mount

[cj80cruiser]

Just curious to see if there is a market for a vertically mounted interior spare tire carrier up to 35"s. It would require drilling 3 (possibly 4) holes in the floor and wheel well. Seems the passenger side would be the ideal place since the wheel well area is smaller and away from the gas filler neck for a more tucked out of the way location. Probably be around $150 + shipping.

This is just a thought and no serious plans for even one of my own are considered for a build at this time.

Thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Spish]

Sounds good, I was thinking about making one too

 

[josh.bunch]

Lets see a sketch

 

[cj80cruiser]

Lets see a sketch

The only thing I could do is make one using my paint app so it won't be that great but I guess it'll give you an idea.

 

[cj80cruiser]

It will be a really tight fit back there for a 315/75 but I think it's possible. Now I just need a mock up tire and wheel to see. I think I can borrow one from a friend for a test fit but here is a "ROUGH" pic of what I have in mind with the possibility of having mounts for a 60" hi-lift jack.

Don't criticize my drawing too badly :hiding:
Of course the tube will be thicker and the 315 will be taller than the drawing. keep in mind this is a rough sketch.

 

[josh.bunch]

Keep in mind you will have to make several different sizes of mounts for each tire size if you plan on selling them. The mount for the 35 will me taller than the 32. I know I'm stating the obvious but you will have to get several tire sizes unless you plan on just making the one for the 35 and then a 32 or 33 will not touch the ground.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I'm going to use a sliding mount that will move up and down the tube so it will accomodate any size tire. I didn't explain that earlier and you definitely can't tell by my drawing but good looking out.

From the looks of this thread there isn't much demand for this design so I guess it'll never be made.

 

[TRDCal]

I don't actually own my 4runner yet (lame i know but i havent found the right one yet haha) but I would be interested in one of these if the stock location wouldnt work.

Speaking of that, why does everyone not use the stock mount, I'm guessing cuz of tire size or is it to help with offroading clearance? (FYI i didnt attempt to search why, just came to mind when i was typing)

 

[cj80cruiser]

I don't actually own my 4runner yet (lame i know but i havent found the right one yet haha) but I would be interested in one of these if the stock location wouldnt work.

Speaking of that, why does everyone not use the stock mount, I'm guessing cuz of tire size or is it to help with offroading clearance? (FYI i didnt attempt to search why, just came to mind when i was typing)

For all the reasons you listed and easier access through the back.

 

[josh.bunch]

I think your concept is good. The issue I think people might have with it is it takes up valuable cargo space. The design seems great. When I go day wheeling I strap it down flat in the cargo area and for long trips when I need the cargo space I throw it on my roof rack. The rest of the time it's under in the stock position until I get a rear swing out.

My advice would be to make one for yourself and take notes so you can make more easily of others are interested. It's not a bad idea at all. It mainly drepends on what others needs are.

Good luck.

 

[Shawn5800]

IMO, when i had my old Chevy tahoe 2 door i HATED having the tire mounted in the back. It took up way to much room and was an eye sore to a fresh cleaned interior. Only positive is it doesn't really weather.

 

[ChildrenOfBodom]

If you own a CBI like I do, you lose your factory spare tire location. Tire was huge anyway, but most people have the swing out. I don't have one.

I was thinking a hitch mounted tire carrier (but I really think they're just awful to look at)

A removable interior mounted tire carrier would be cool when I want to drive far or go on wheeling trips, because I don't carry my spare otherwise.

If I am local, I don't really care that much. I pay for the AAA Plus service, might as well use it.

 

[cj80cruiser]

So if this was made which side would be preferred? driverside or passenger?

 

[Gerdo]

I built a removable interior tire carrier. It had a bottom platform that was held in by two ratchet straps and the stock tie-downs. It also had 10 tie-down loops for securing gear. I built it for the drivers side. That keeps the vision out the back and passenger backside. I would keep the spare under the back for daily use and inside for wheeling.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I had a new design in mind for only using the existing tie downs as well. I agree that driverside may be the better option as far as not inhibiting my view as much as it would on the passenger side.

 

[cj80cruiser]

Update****

So I did some searching around and found a few specialty parts I needed for making this adjustable removable tire carrier. I also talked to a local fabricator that said he could churn out as many as I needed whenever I needed them. I was thinking of offering this product with and without a hi-lift jack mount. Of course, without would be cheaper. The rack should weigh around 30lbs or maybe less for just the tire holder. Add a few more lbs for the Hi-Lift bracket. I will keep posting up new info as I find out more.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I'm going to start building one of these tomorrow with no Hi-lift jack mount. It will be more expensive to have the Hi-Lift jack bracket made and added. Would anyone else like just the tire holder and no jack mount? It would be easier to make 2 or 3 at the same time. Product will be shipped bare metal.

Things to note *** The plate adjusts up and down to fit any size tire up to a 315 and will have wheel studs pressed and welded in. If you lose a lugnut then you can use one off the tire holder.
Here is the basic design of the final product WITHOUT a hi-lift jack mount.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I got sidetracked on this project with all the honey do's and also didn't keep on top of the fabricator to get completed until this week. Here is phase 1 of 3. I "plan" on knocking this out quickly now.

 

[fire931]

My only beef with having one inside is this....


Your trail riding, you get a flat. Change out flat and now you have this tire that is covered in mud that you have to stuff up inside you truck.........

 

[cj80cruiser]

My only beef with having one inside is this....


Your trail riding, you get a flat. Change out flat and now you have this tire that is covered in mud that you have to stuff up inside you truck.........

True but I'm sure you could stuff something up under it to keep the mud out. I'd def rather do this than pull it from underneath the truck. A swingout is nice but it has it's drawbacks as well.