Rear tire mount to reverse how the spare tire is mounted

[IdahoGrenadier2024]

Hello Everyone, just got my Grenadier and was wondering if anyone has come across a rear spare tire mount that bolts up to the factory mount and allows the spare tire to face out (in reverse from how it's mounted from the factory).

Let me know please, thank you. Mark

 

[FlyersFan76]

INEOS Grenadier Spare Tire Carrier Relocation Bracket - Agile Offroad

The Grenadier Spare Tire Carrier Relocation Bracket by Agile Offroad. Accommodate larger tire sizes, better positioning & mount your spare facing out.

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Tire Relocation Bracket for INEOS Grenadier [Adjustable]

One of the first modifications Grenadier owners make is to add larger tires for increased ground clearance and improved off-road capabilities. Once you add larger tires, however, you block the rear doors from opening. Owl has created the world's only adjustable and lockable tire relocation kit...

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[Jeffrey]

I like my Agile OR unit. Really well built.

 

[C-Mack]

Here are some pictures of an Agile OR spare tire relocation bracket installed after researching a few different solutions out there. Needless to say, once it arrived I was very impressed with the overall quality and machine work on the bracket. The offset bracket moves the entire spare over to the right which gives added space for larger tires and for getting in and out of the smaller split door. Installation was straightforward without any issues and it's nice to do away with the stock Tupperware garbage can lid plastic cover.

I was a little hesitant at first to order it as there was no specific information on whether it would allow you to reverse the stock 18" alloy wheel. My assumption was that it was really only designed to fit larger aftermarket wheels where the positive offset is less than the stock wheels +55mm and it would sit too far back on the bracket interfering with the door and wiper arm.

I'm happy to report that the wheel fits perfectly, although clearance was tight, the wiper arm can operate without any issues with almost a 1/4" to spare. I have the stock 255/70 18" KO2's and if the tire was any wider on the stock wheel I doubt it would have worked as well. So, for anyone out there with stock 18" alloys the Agile OR bracket should work for you. I don't have a set of 17" steel wheels to test so if anyone has information on whether or not they fit with the bracket feel free to share.

 

[LRNAD90]

There are a few of these threads, so wasn't sure which one to add to, but for better or worse, chose this one..

Is anyone concerned about long term durability? Flipping the wheel to face out certainly looks much better, but I would think it also adds a significant lever force to the mount, moving the connection point out (what 6-8 inches I'm guessing?) further than where it was stock. Changing to a lower offset wheel (say +30 vs the stock +55) will add even more leverage, and these wheel and tire combinations (particularly larger tires) are not light to begin with.

Legitimate concern, or am I just overthinking it?

 

[CountyV8]

Why turn it round so much more useful the way it is.

 

[C-Mack]

There are a few of these threads, so wasn't sure which one to add to, but for better or worse, chose this one..

Is anyone concerned about long term durability? Flipping the wheel to face out certainly looks much better, but I would think it also adds a significant lever force to the mount, moving the connection point out (what 6-8 inches I'm guessing?) further than where it was stock. Changing to a lower offset wheel (say +30 vs the stock +55) will add even more leverage, and these wheel and tire combinations (particularly larger tires) are not light to begin with.

Legitimate concern, or am I just overthinking it?

Not overthinking it at all and is a valid concern as I had the same concern.

That said, I flipped the wheel around primarily to have easier access to check the spare tire pressure. I have the alloy wheels with the heavier KO2s and mounting the spare back on without an extra person to lend a hand is hard to do without gouging the finished face of the wheel on the mounting studs so flipping it around solved that worry.

Also, I didn’t get the spare tire cubby and wasn’t using the space to store anything anyway so for me I didn’t feel as if I was loosing anything. I don’t know if you’ve ever peeked behind the rear door internal panel but there is a considerable amount of webbing and structure built into the door to support the heavy static and dynamic loads a cantilevered spare tire can generate.

Most certainly, lower offset heavier wheels and tire combinations will increase load but I have yet to hear about failures of the mount or door hinges for those who are run their rigs in this manner. Time and mileage will tell but a stock wheel/tire combo flipped around isn’t likely to cause any issues. In fact, flipping mine around actually put the entire wheel/tire assembly closer to the back door initially making me think it wasn’t going to fit or allow clearance for the rear window wiper to operate.

The weight of the offset mount itself when compared to the overall weight of some of the massive wheel/tire combos folks are running is minimal and even less of a concern with stock wheel/tires. Sure the fulcrum point is farther out when using a reverse mount and their might be more cantilevered weight to some degree with an outward wheel face but if you are not going to extremes I doubt it would present any issues or cause damage to the door.

 

[Clark Kent]

Not overthinking it at all and is a valid concern as I had the same concern.

That said, I flipped the wheel around primarily to have easier access to check the spare tire pressure. I have the alloy wheels with the heavier KO2s and mounting the spare back on without an extra person to lend a hand is hard to do without gouging the finished face of the wheel on the mounting studs so flipping it around solved that worry.

Also, I didn’t get the spare tire cubby and wasn’t using the space to store anything anyway so for me I didn’t feel as if I was loosing anything. I don’t know if you’ve ever peeked behind the rear door internal panel but there is a considerable amount of webbing and structure built into the door to support the heavy static and dynamic loads a cantilevered spare tire can generate.

Most certainly, lower offset heavier wheels and tire combinations will increase load but I have yet to hear about failures of the mount or door hinges for those who are run their rigs in this manner. Time and mileage will tell but a stock wheel/tire combo flipped around isn’t likely to cause any issues. In fact, flipping mine around actually put the entire wheel/tire assembly closer to the back door initially making me think it wasn’t going to fit or allow clearance for the rear window wiper to operate.

The weight of the offset mount itself when compared to the overall weight of some of the massive wheel/tire combos folks are running is minimal and even less of a concern with stock wheel/tires. Sure the fulcrum point is farther out when using a reverse mount and their might be more cantilevered weight to some degree with an outward wheel face but if you are not going to extremes I doubt it would present any issues or cause damage to the door.

Entirely reasonable.

As far as accessing the valve on the standard (inwards) facing spare goes, a valve extension solves that problem. Fit it to the spare so you can easily check the pressure and remove it before you use the spare on the road.
I have these on the 2x spares on the back of my hybrid camper so I don't need to remove the weather covers to check the pressures.

Available in various lengths from any shop that does truck tyres and many auto parts stores.

 

[DaveB]

I have the spare tyre factory storage box and it is water and dust tight.
I have safety boots, gloves, glasses and high visibility jacket stored there for easy access.
makes good use of an otherwise wasted space.