C.E. Smith Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier

The C.E. Smith Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier (model 27310G) is a welded steel mounting solution designed to relocate your spare tire from the interior to the exterior of your trailer frame, freeing up interior space while improving ground clearance. Built with extra heavy-duty welded steel construction and finished with hot-dipped galvanizing, this carrier provides lasting corrosion protection in harsh towing and marine environments where exposure to moisture and salt air can degrade unprotected steel components.

The offset height design raises the tire away from the frame surface, enhancing ground clearance during towing and off-road recovery scenarios. The carrier accommodates both 4-lug and 5-lug wheel patterns, fitting standard trailer frames up to 3 inches wide by 4 inches high. This universal lug compatibility makes it a practical choice for operators managing multiple trailers or equipment with varying wheel specifications. The compact footprint (5 x 5 x 11 inches) and 6.55-pound weight allow for straightforward installation without adding excessive structural load to the frame.

This carrier is ideal for commercial haulers, recreational boaters, and off-road enthusiasts who need reliable spare tire storage without compromising interior capacity or aesthetic appearance. Boat trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, utility trailers, and equipment transport rigs benefit from external tire mounting, which also simplifies tire inspection and replacement during routine maintenance. The galvanized finish ensures the carrier remains functional across marine, desert, and coastal applications where standard steel carriers would show surface rust within weeks of exposure.