DV8 Tailgate/Hinge Mounted Tire Carrier is designed for customers who want stronger spare tire support for oversized rear-mounted tire setups. Larger wheels and tires can add extra load to the factory spare tire area, especially on vehicles used for trail travel, overlanding, daily driving, and off-road weekends. This tire carrier lineup gives compatible off-road vehicles a more secure rear spare tire solution while helping create a tougher and more finished rear profile.
A rear-mounted spare tire is convenient, but heavier tire packages can create added stress, movement, vibration, and long-term wear if the factory support system is not designed for the added load. DV8 tire carrier applications help address that concern by improving the way the spare tire is supported at the rear of the vehicle. The result is a more confidence-inspiring setup for customers who carry larger spares for trail readiness, remote travel, and daily backup security.
The hinge-mounted design is built for customers who want maximum support from a stronger rear mounting system. This style helps transfer spare tire load away from the tailgate area and into the carrier structure, helping reduce stress on factory rear components when carrying larger tire combinations. It is a strong choice for customers who want a more reinforced solution without moving to a full rear bumper swing-out carrier.
The tailgate-mounted design gives customers a more straightforward spare tire upgrade with clean rear access and a streamlined appearance. This style supports moderate tire upgrades while preserving convenient tailgate function on confirmed applications. For customers who want a practical spare tire support upgrade without adding a larger rear bumper system, the tailgate-mounted option delivers useful strength and everyday usability.
DV8 builds confirmed tire carrier applications from durable steel and finishes them in a micro-texture black powder coat. The black finish pairs well with steel bumpers, black wheels, recovery gear, trail lighting, roof racks, body armor, and other off-road accessories. The carrier gives the rear of the vehicle a more rugged appearance while helping the spare tire setup look intentional rather than overloaded.
Confirmed DV8 applications include bolt-on installation and may retain factory rear features such as the third brake light and backup camera depending on the selected vehicle and trim setup. Some applications include cam nut adjustment to help dial in fitment, while others focus on hinge reinforcement or tailgate support. Customers should confirm tire size, wheel width, offset, backspacing, camera equipment, brake light setup, and trim-specific requirements before ordering.
Whether customers are upgrading for larger spare tires, trail travel, overlanding, daily driving, camping, recovery readiness, or a stronger rear accessory setup, DV8 Tailgate/Hinge Mounted Tire Carrier delivers rugged spare tire support with vehicle-specific function and clean off-road styling. Now Available at LEER!
Features & Specifications
Product Type: Tailgate or hinge mounted tire carrier
Brand: DV8 Offroad
Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle-specific off-road SUV applications
Mounting Location: Rear tailgate, hinge, or spare tire area depending on selected application
Material: Steel on confirmed applications
Finish: Micro-texture black powder coat on confirmed applications
Tire Capacity: Supports larger spare tire setups on confirmed applications
Adjustment: Cam nut adjustment on select applications
Installation: Bolt-on installation on confirmed applications
Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
Functionality:
- Provides stronger rear spare tire support for compatible off-road vehicle applications.
- Helps support larger wheel and tire combinations when matched to the correct carrier setup.
- Hinge-mounted configurations help distribute spare tire load through a stronger rear support system.
- Tailgate-mounted configurations provide convenient spare tire support with clean rear access.
- Steel construction gives the carrier a durable, trail-ready product feel.
- Micro-texture black powder-coated finish pairs well with common off-road accessories.
- Selected applications retain factory rear features such as the third brake light and backup camera.
- Bolt-on design helps simplify installation on confirmed applications.
Available Options
The DV8 Tailgate/Hinge Mounted Tire Carrier lineup is available in multiple rear spare tire support styles:
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Hinge Mounted Tire Carrier -- Built for customers who want a stronger hinge-based rear spare tire solution that helps support heavier tire setups and reduces load concerns at the tailgate area.
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Tailgate Mounted Tire Carrier -- Built for customers who want a cleaner and more direct rear spare tire support upgrade while maintaining convenient tailgate access on confirmed applications.
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Camera and Brake Light Support -- Selected applications are designed to retain factory rear visibility features, while some trim and tire combinations may require additional brackets or extensions.
Choose the hinge-mounted setup when heavier spare tire support and rear reinforcement are the priority, or choose the tailgate-mounted setup when a simpler rear spare tire support upgrade with convenient access is preferred. Always match the carrier style to the selected vehicle, tire size, wheel setup, and rear equipment before installation.
Why Choose
This product is ideal for customers who want stronger rear spare tire support with rugged styling and vehicle-specific mounting function.
- Helps solve spare tire support concerns created by larger tire packages.
- Creates a cleaner and more secure rear spare tire setup than an overloaded factory mount.
- Supports off-road, overland, trail, and daily driven vehicle builds.
- Multiple mounting styles allow customers to match the carrier to the build goal.
- Black powder-coated finish coordinates with bumpers, wheels, racks, lighting, and recovery accessories.
- Vehicle-specific applications help the installed carrier look more complete and intentional.
- Useful for customers who want spare tire access without loose cargo-area storage.
- Strong choice for building a more prepared rear-end setup around larger tires and trail use.
What's Included
- DV8 Tailgate/Hinge Mounted Tire Carrier
- Vehicle-specific carrier components, when included
- Mounting hardware, when included
- Antenna or whip flag mount, when included with the selected application
- Installation guide, when included
- Camera extension bracket, third brake light extension, and other rear accessory components sold separately unless included with the selected application
Note: Confirm included components before installation.
Installation Notes
- Designed for vehicle-specific installation on compatible rear-mounted spare tire applications.
- Confirm vehicle year, make, model, trim, tailgate equipment, hinge equipment, rear camera setup, third brake light setup, tire size, wheel width, wheel offset, and wheel backspacing before ordering.
- Some trim, tire, and wheel combinations may require additional brackets, extensions, spacers, or compatibility checks.
- Installation may require carrier positioning, hinge or tailgate hardware alignment, tire placement, rear accessory adjustment, and final hardware tightening.
Buyer is responsible for use in accordance with applicable vehicle, road, off-road, towing, racing, and local laws.
Warranty Information
DV8 Offroad 1 Year Limited Warranty
DV8 Offroad warrants parts of its manufacture to be free from qualifying defects in workmanship and material for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers the cost of the product under applicable warranty terms.
Warranty coverage typically excludes improper installation, misuse, accidents, normal wear, modifications, overloading, tampering, impact damage outside warranty terms, road hazards, labor, freight, inconvenience, consequential damages, or non-compliant use. Proof of purchase may be required for warranty claims.
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