Flatline Van Co Transit Rear Tire Carrier for Ford

The Flatline Van Co Transit Rear Tire Carrier mounts the spare tire to the driver-side rear door of a 2015 or newer Ford Transit 150, 250, or 350, freeing the underfloor space that a spare tire typically occupies for gray water, freshwater, or auxiliary fuel tanks. The carrier is built from aluminum tubing with stainless steel structural brackets and uses a dual-shock silicone damper at the third mounting point to absorb door-closure impact in both directions. Two wheel mount variants, Short and Long, cover the most common OEM and aftermarket Transit wheel options.

Aluminum Frame, Stainless Hardware

The Transit Rear Tire Carrier combines aluminum tubing with stainless steel structural brackets. Aluminum keeps the carrier's own weight low so the additional load on the rear door hinge is minimized, while stainless steel at the structural connection points resists corrosion from road salt, rain, and repeated outdoor exposure. For a van used year-round or in wet climates, the material pairing means the carrier stays structurally sound without requiring protective coatings or seasonal maintenance.

Dual-Shock Silicone Damper

The third mounting point, located at a single drill point on each side of the door, houses the dual-shock silicone damper. The damper absorbs impact in both directions: it cushions the door on closure and manages the bounce-back momentum of a mounted spare tire. Without bidirectional damping, a heavy spare can stress door hinges and body panels over time. The silicone construction is designed for repeated use, so the protection does not degrade after a season of daily door cycles.

Reclaims Underfloor Space

Transit camper van builds frequently compete for underfloor real estate between the spare tire well, gray water tank, freshwater tank, and auxiliary fuel storage. Moving the spare tire to the rear door removes it from that competition entirely. The carrier mounts to the existing driver-side rear door hinges (compatible with both Transit hinge types), so no structural modification to the van body is required beyond the two drill points at the third mounting location.

Features

• Universal Transit tire fitment: accepts any wheel and tire size that fits a Ford Transit 150/250/350
• Dual-shock silicone damper: bidirectional impact absorption at the third mounting point for controlled door operation
• Adjustable lock rod: included wheel rest compatible with a standard hitch lock
• Grade 10.9 wheel studs: 14×1.5 thread, 65 mm length, black zinc finish; accepts up to a 15 mm spacer
• Conical seat locking lug nuts and lug nut key: included in the box
• Machined aluminum spacer: included for fitment with common wheel and tire size combinations

Specifications

This tire carrier suits Ford Transit 150, 250, and 350 camper van builds on Mid or High Roof configurations from 2015 onward, including 2023–2024 Transit Trail, where the builder wants to relocate the spare tire off the underfloor to free space for tanks or other systems. It works with a wide range of OEM and popular aftermarket wheels when the correct Short or Long Wheel Mount variant is selected.

This carrier does not fit 2014 or earlier Ford Transit 150/250/350, Low Roof Transit configurations, or the Transit Trail outside the 2023–2024 model years as stated in the fitment data. It mounts to the driver-side rear door only and is not designed for any other door or mounting location. Buyers should confirm their wheel's bolt pattern and hub offset against the compatible wheel list before selecting a variant.

Common Questions

Which Ford Transit years and configurations does this tire carrier fit?

The Flatline Van Co Transit Rear Tire Carrier fits 2015 and newer Ford Transit 150, 250, and 350 vans with 130-inch, 148-inch, or 148-inch Extended wheelbases in Mid or High Roof configurations. It also fits the 2023 and 2024 Ford Transit Trail in 148-inch and 148-inch Extended wheelbases with Mid or High Roof. Low Roof Transit and pre-2015 model years are not in the stated fitment.

What is the difference between the Short and Long Wheel Mount variants?

The Short and Long Wheel Mount variants of the Transit Rear Tire Carrier use different machined aluminum spacers to accommodate wheels with different hub offsets and bolt patterns. The Short mount is designed for the Ford Transit Stock 2WD and Trail wheels and Method 701/703 wheels in the 5×160 mm bolt pattern, among others. The Long mount covers the Stock AWD and Dually wheels and Method 701/703 in the 6×180 mm bolt pattern. Select the variant that matches your specific wheel.

Does installing this tire carrier require drilling into the van door?

Yes. The Transit Rear Tire Carrier requires one drill point on each side of the rear door (two drill points total) to create the third mounting location that houses the dual-shock silicone damper. The carrier mounts to the existing driver-side rear door hinges for the primary attachment points. Installation can be completed at home with basic hand tools and a drill; install guides are available for both the Short and Long Wheel Mount variants.

What hardware is included in the box?

The Transit Rear Tire Carrier ships with a machined aluminum spacer sized for common wheel and tire combinations, 14×1.5 wheel studs at 65 mm length in grade 10.9 hardness with a black zinc finish (compatible with up to a 15 mm spacer), conical seat locking lug nuts, a lug nut key, and an adjustable lock rod that functions as a wheel rest and is compatible with a standard hitch lock.

How does the dual-shock silicone damper protect the van door?

The dual-shock silicone damper on the Transit Rear Tire Carrier is mounted at the third attachment point and absorbs impact in both directions. On door closure it cushions the contact force, and it also manages the bounce-back momentum that a mounted spare tire generates when the door swings. This bidirectional absorption reduces stress on the door hinges and body panels over repeated use, and the silicone construction is designed to maintain its performance through extended daily cycling.