Tie Down Engineering Spare Tire Carrier Fits 4" 5" & 6" Frames Galv.

Tie Down 86069 Side Mount Spare Tire Carrier

The Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier is a durable and versatile carrier that fits most trailers. This carrier fits all trailer frames up to 8 inches high and is adjustable to fit 4, 5, and 6 lug wheels. The 8069 Spare Tire Carrier features a heavy duty welded steel construction that's hot dipped galvanized for lasting protection. Carriage bolts and lug nuts needed to mount tire to carrier are included.

Features:

Fits trailer frames up to 8" high

Adjustable to fit 4, 5, and 6 lug wheels

Hot dip galvanized

How to Install the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier

Using the spare tire carrier and spare tire as a guide, determine a suitable mounting location on the trailer frame.

Slide bolt through front (top) tire carrier, over the frame and through the mounting bracket. Use the bolt pattern that fits closest to the frame.

Loosely mount with washers and nuts provided. Repeat for the opposite mounting bracket.

Using the spare tire to determine the correct holes to use, place the carriage bolts provided for mounting the spare tire in the holes of the rectangular plate. Bolt heads should be on the back side of the tire carrier. Secure bolts with "star" washers.

Check position of the tire mount for proper clearance with the spare tire before tightening bolts.

Once position is determined tighten all (4) mounting bolts/nuts.

Mount spare tire and tighten lug nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Tie Down 86069 Side Mount Spare Tire Carrier designed for? The Tie Down 86069 Side Mount Spare Tire Carrier provides a mounting solution for a spare tire on most trailers. It fits trailer frames up to 8 inches high and features an adjustable design that accommodates 4-, 5-, and 6-lug wheels.
• What trailer frames are compatible with the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier? The carrier fits trailer frames up to 8 inches high. Before installation, use the carrier and spare tire as a guide to determine a suitable mounting location and verify that the tire has proper clearance in the selected position.
• What lug patterns does the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier accommodate? The Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier is adjustable to fit wheels with 4, 5, or 6 lug configurations. During installation, the spare tire is used to determine the correct holes for the carriage bolts in the carrier's rectangular mounting plate.
• What is the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier made of? The carrier features heavy-duty welded steel construction with a hot-dipped galvanized finish. This construction and finish are part of the carrier's design for lasting protection on a trailer.
• What hardware is included with the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier? Carriage bolts and lug nuts needed to mount the spare tire to the carrier are included. The installation instructions also specify using the provided mounting hardware, including washers, nuts, and star washers, when securing the carrier and spare tire.
• How do you install the Tie Down 86069 Spare Tire Carrier? Determine a suitable location on the trailer frame, position the carrier using the bolt pattern closest to the frame, and loosely secure the mounting brackets with the provided hardware. Select the correct tire-mounting holes, check clearance, tighten the four mounting bolts and nuts, then mount the spare tire and tighten the lug nuts.