{"product_id":"dv8-offroad-tire-carrier-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-mto-series-rear-bumper","title":"DV8 Offroad Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK MTO Series Rear Bumper","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad Tire Carrier (TCJK-13) is a bumper-mounted spare tire carrier built exclusively for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK and designed to mount only to the DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13). Constructed from 3.5mm and 5mm steel plate with a micro-texture black powder coat finish, the carrier accommodates tires up to 38x13.50 inches on wheels up to 20 inches in diameter. One variant is available, fitting all 2007–2018 JK models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTailgate Protection Where It Counts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jeep Wrangler JK uses an aluminum tailgate, a material that flexes and fatigues when it carries the sustained weight and vibration of a large spare tire on rough terrain. By relocating the spare to the steel MTO Series rear bumper, this carrier transfers that load to a far more capable structure. The result is a tailgate that stays straight and functional over the life of the build, without the stress cracks or hinge wear that can develop when a heavy tire swings off aluminum for years of off-road use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth, Reliable Swing-Out Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier pivots on a dual taper bearing and dual heim hinge system, which distributes load evenly through the swing arc and resists the binding and slop that single-pivot designs develop after repeated use under load. The carrier swings out in line with the tailgate, so opening the rear of the JK for cargo access remains a single, fluid motion even with a 38-inch spare mounted. Consistent operation matters most when conditions are worst. Mud, cold, and trail dust all test a hinge that a simpler design would not survive as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHi-Lift Jack Ready at the Rear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in hi-lift jack mount is integrated into the carrier body, positioning the jack securely in the space between the spare tire and the tailgate. Storing the jack here keeps it accessible without consuming interior cargo space or requiring a separate mount elsewhere on the vehicle. The paintable aluminum logo panel on the carrier face can be color-matched to the vehicle's paint for a finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTire capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits tires up to 38x13.50 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual taper bearing and dual heim hinge pivot:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth, consistent swing-out operation under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel plate construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm and 5mm steel plate throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in hi-lift jack mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated storage between spare and tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-texture black powder coat finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e with paintable aluminum logo panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e no cutting required, estimated 2-hour install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTCJK-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.5mm and 5mm steel plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicro-texture black powder coat; paintable aluminum logo panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax tire size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e38x13.50 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax wheel diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e20 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax wheel width\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended backspacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 inches or more (–44 offset not compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBolt-on, no cutting required\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEstimated install time\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 hours (varies by experience)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRequired prerequisite\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) must be installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThis carrier suits 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK owners who have already installed or are planning to install the DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) and want to move a spare tire (up to 38x13.50 inches) off the aluminum tailgate and onto a steel-bumper-mounted swing-out. It is particularly well suited to builds running wheels up to 20 inches in diameter with 4 or more inches of backspacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis carrier does not mount to any bumper other than the DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) and will not fit stock or other aftermarket bumpers. It is not compatible with wheels larger than 20 inches in diameter, wider than 9.5 inches, or with backspacing less than 4 inches (–44 offset wheels are not compatible). Installation of this carrier eliminates use of the factory Jeep Wrangler JK third brake light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhich bumper does this tire carrier require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier mounts exclusively to the DV8 Offroad MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) for the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK. The MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) must be installed on the vehicle before this carrier can be fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the largest tire and wheel this carrier will hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier accommodates tires up to 38x13.50 inches in size. Wheel diameter must be 20 inches or smaller, and wheel width must be 9.5 inches or less. Tires or wheels outside these dimensions will not fit the carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat wheel backspacing and offset are required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier is recommended for wheels with 4 inches or more of backspacing. Wheels with a –44 offset are not compatible with this carrier. Buyers running low-backspacing or high-negative-offset wheels should verify their specific wheel dimensions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes installing this carrier affect the factory third brake light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Installing the DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier on the MTO Series rear bumper does not support use of the factory Jeep Wrangler JK third brake light. Buyers who require a functioning third brake light will need to source a compatible aftermarket solution separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow difficult is installation, and what does the process involve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier installs with a bolt-on process that requires no cutting. DV8 Offroad estimates installation at approximately 2 hours, though actual time will vary depending on the installer's experience. The MTO Series Rear Bumper (RBJK-13) must already be mounted on the vehicle before the carrier can be installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eCan the logo panel on the carrier be painted to match the vehicle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe DV8 Offroad TCJK-13 tire carrier includes a paintable aluminum logo panel on the face of the carrier. This panel can be color-matched to the vehicle's paint for a more integrated appearance. The main carrier body is finished in a micro-texture black powder coat that is not designed to be painted over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DV8 Offroad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629331157062,"sku":"TCJK-13","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/2007-2018-Wrangler-JK-Tire-Carrier-for-MTO-Bumper-3-sq.jpg?v=1791945012","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/dv8-offroad-tire-carrier-for-jeep-wrangler-jk-mto-series-rear-bumper","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}