I bought this tire because it mounted to the frame through the bumper and is also bolted to the tailgate. It is timed to open with a one handed operation. The Rotopax mounts are a nice extra. But with most wheel offsets plan on purchasing a wheel spacer to provide clearance. You will also need a vertical hi-lift Jack mount, if you want to use that option on the carrier. Overall very pleased with the product.

Very sturdy. Heavy but in a GREAT, solid way. So much better of a solution than just throwing a 35 Spare on the OEM tailgate.

Love this thing, took all the weight off the tailgate.

some instructions very poor to non-existant. If you're not good with tools, working with your hands, or good a jerry-rigging, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SOLO.

Well designed tire carrier. Has all the attachments-Rotopax, CB antenna, high lift jack. It just rattles a bunch.

During installation discovered swingarm was welded at bad angle, causing everything else to be misaligned and unable to continue with install. Will be contacting Smitybilt and requesting a replacement as I'm committed having already purchased and installed the xrc gen 2 rear bumper.

Solidly built tire carrier. Losing a star because the included instructions are awful and there are LOTS of leftover parts. also, you're going to need a wheel spacer (or two) to mount a wheel that doesn't have a real deep backspacing. Otherwise, easy to attach a hi-/lift mount, rotopax cans and accessories. Looks great, feels sturdy.

The instructions for install are horrible. Even looking for help and solutions online, the overall consensus is that it's impossible to install as intended. There is a lot of rattle once installed. Tried adjusting many time without much differences. I love the overall look of the design and features but seems like the engineering could be thought out better. Plus trying to mount the trail jack with their included system seems to be just as confusing with online forums.