Could Locking Lug Nut be Used to Lock Wheel to etrailer Spare Tire Carrier # e99045

Updated 07/23/2020 | Published 04/07/2020

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etrailer Spare Tire Mount for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing - Clamp On

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Question:

Will the bolts that secure the wheel to the bracket accept locking lug nuts?

asked by: Keith M

Expert Reply:

The bolts that come with the etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing # e99045 are M12 size bolts which you could use a locking lug nut designed for that size with. Since that size is pretty rare a better option might be the part # e98892.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Morgan B.

6/13/2020

etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing - Clamp On Item # e99045 Any ideas on how to make this mount theft-proof ? Any sort of security bolts that would hinder removing the carrier from the frame? Thanks

Chris R.

6/17/2020

I'm not sure there's an ideal method for actually locking the carrier itself to the frame. You could use a standard cable lock like # e98891 to weave through the wheel and around the frame rail. Adding the Spare Tire Lock # e98892 to the wheel will also work really well as a deterrent as most thieves likely wouldn't bother trying to remove the carrier if they see the wheel is locked.

Morgan B.

6/17/2020

@ChrisR Thanks - we are giving our canoe/utility trailer a major overhaul... I’ll probably decide where I want the mount and have the mount welded in place with a supporting buttress. I’ll send a snap if I go that way. From the woods of Rolla - take care,

Chris R.

6/21/2020

@MorganB Great! A good weld it a pretty effective theft deterrent too...enjoy the water!

Mark

7/19/2020

My trailer uses Ford pickup truck wheels which are 5 on 5 1/2 bolt circle. Largers bolt circles are listed, but not for 5 on 5 1/2". Why won't that wheel fit this unit? Thanks,