Weight Capacity and Clearance at Vehicle for Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier C31006

Question:

Looking a the CURT C31006 spare tire hitch carrier to attach the rear of my 2015 Toyota Sienna Limited AWD, they come with Run Flats NO SPARE :- will this carrier support the 235/55RF18 full size tire and rim spare. i.e. due to the angle - clear the back of the vehicle? Comments about wobble ,, what other sleeve or part will I want to include? Thanks!

asked by: Roy B

Expert Reply:

Curt's Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # C31006 does not carry a specific weight rating since it is designed to work with virtually any common size of trailer or vehicle tire, including your 235/55R18. Note tire mounting hardware is not included.

As for clearance at the back of your Sienna, you can measure from the hitch pin hole rearward to the rear-most part of the vehicle to see how much clearance you need. The linked article will help with this process. The Curt tire carrier has three hitch pin holes in its shank to enable installation with any of three different distances. Please see the linked photo.

For an anti-rattle you can use items like # BX88224 or # RSCP which are compatible with solid-shank items like the Curt tire carrier.

expert reply by: Adam R