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Spare Tire Carrier for 8 Lug Wheel on Ford E450  

Updated 05/07/2014 | Published 05/06/2014

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Will the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Universal Spare Tire Carrier accommodate an 8 lug dualie type wheel that is on a Ford E450 Super Duty?

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According to my Draw-Tite representative, the # 6715 spare tire carrier should work with your 8-lug wheel as long as it doesn't weigh above 100 lbs.

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