Spare Tire Access After Installing Curt Trailer Hitch on 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Question:

Hi, Im planning to install Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2inch on my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. Once installed, how is the the spare tire to be removed in case of a flat tire? Apart from that is there anything else that I need to keep in mind?

asked by: Harshit D

Expert Reply:

The Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch # C13152 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily during installation, but can be re-installed after the hitch is mounted.

Once the trailer hitch is in place, the spare tire can be removed/lowered just like normal. You will simply need to angle the tire a bit as it lowers so that it can clear the crosstube on the hitch. I have included an image that shows the spare tire on your vehicle with the hitch installed. As you can see, there is still plenty of room for it to be removed. This Class III hitch will work perfectly on your vehicle and will provide a 2 inch receiver opening, along with a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds.

expert reply by: Chris R