Poison Spyder Spare Tire Carrier

Poison Spyder Spare Tire Carriers: Built for Oversized Spares and Hardcore Trails

When you're running oversized tires on the trail, your factory spare tire setup simply wasn't engineered to keep up. Stock carriers can sag, crack hinges, and throw tailgates out of alignment under the constant stress of heavy off-road rubber. Poison Spyder addresses every one of those failure points head-on with their purpose-built spare tire carriers — purpose-engineered for Jeep Wrangler owners who demand more from every part on their rig.

Purpose-Built for the Weight of Real Off-Road Tires

Poison Spyder offers multiple tire carrier configurations to suit different builds and bumper setups. Their Body Mounted Tire Carrier is designed to work with the stock rear bumper or virtually any aftermarket rear bumper, making it a versatile upgrade for a wide range of JK Wrangler builds. The main structure is constructed from 1-1/2" DOM (drawn over mandrel) steel tubing, while all plate steel components are CNC laser cut and brake-formed from 1/8" or 3/16" steel plate — the same precision manufacturing methods Poison Spyder applies across their full armor lineup.

For builders who want maximum structural integrity, Poison Spyder's Frame Mounted Tire Carrier takes a different approach entirely — attaching directly to the frame itself rather than the body or bumper. This transfers the weight and leverage of large, heavy spare tires away from vulnerable sheet metal and onto the strongest structure on the Jeep. A concealed pivot tucks the swing-out closer to the body, improving trail clearance, while a single-action opening mechanism allows the tailgate and tire carrier to swing open together with just one hand.

Fits Any Tire and Wheel Combination Up to 40 Inches

One of the standout engineering details in Poison Spyder's tire carrier lineup is the ACME-threaded rod and fabricated wingnut mounting system with a urethane centering cone. This universal approach works with any wheel bolt pattern, center hole size, or offset — meaning Jeep owners aren't locked into a specific wheel configuration. The carrier cage itself is designed to accommodate tires up to 40" in diameter, giving builders room to grow as they upgrade their setups down the road.

Poison Spyder also engineered a cam adjustment system into the upper hinge assembly, allowing fine-tuning to compensate for different tire sizes and accessory weights. Once properly dialed in, the carrier opens smoothly with one hand regardless of load — a practical detail that makes a real difference on the trail. Additional mounting points for Roto-Pax fluid packs and a Hi-Lift jack come included, so the carrier doubles as a functional accessories platform at the rear of the rig.

Finish, Warranty, and Trail-Proven Confidence

Select Poison Spyder tire carriers are available with the brand's proprietary SpyderShell Armor Coat finish — a professionally applied semi-gloss black coating backed by a 5-year warranty. For builders who prefer to powder-coat or paint to match their build, bare steel versions are also available. Every carrier is backed by Poison Spyder's commitment to parts that are designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA, forged by the same team whose products have been proven on the granite of the Rubicon and the punishing terrain of King of the Hammers.

Browse the full selection of Poison Spyder spare tire carriers and find the configuration that fits your Jeep, your bumper setup, and the size of tire you're running — or planning to run.