Will The Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Fit 2003 Ford E450 With 255/75R16 Tire

Published 10/07/2010

Question:

Have a 2003 Ford E450 with standard 2x2 trailer hitch, rear. My tires are LT255/75R16. Will you spare tire mount work on the setup and tire size? With tire mounted would there still be enough clearance between tire and back of camper unit?

asked by: Kim F

Expert Reply:

I walked out to the warehouse and took some measurements on the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, part # C31006. I calculated the overall diameter of your wheel and tire to be 31 inches. I measured on center from 15-1/2 inches up following the angle of the wheel mount. Then, I measured out 6-1/2 inches from the top of the vertical measurement toward the rear of the vehicle, and then straight down, which was 2 inches from the rearmost hitch pin hole on part the spare tire carrier.

You will need to measure 2 inches out from the center of the hitch pin hole on your 2003 Ford E450, then measure about 27 inches vertically from that point. If there is clearance 27 inches from the 2 inch measurement out from the center of the hitch pin hole then part # C31006 will fit on your 2003 Ford E450.

You will need to take the measurements I have provided to determine if the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier, part # C31006 will have clearance from the camper.

expert reply by: Reno H