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Will the etrailer Spare Tire Mount for Hitch Work w/a 8 Lug Wheel?  

Updated 09/05/2025 | Published 09/04/2025

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I have a 225/75/16 tire with an 8 on 6.5 lug pattern. In other Q&A answers, some of your colleagues say the carrier will only accommodate up to an 8 on 6.0 pattern. I hope you can clarify this issue. Can't move forward until I'm sure. Thanks!

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Yes, it will Scott. The etrailer Spare Tire Mount for Hitch item # e98ZR definitely works with 8 lug wheels. We've had customers send in quite a few reviews and pics with 8 on 6-1/2 lug wheels on this spare tire carrier. I have attached one of them below.

What kind of vehicle do you have?

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Scott

9/5/2025

Thanks for the reply Jerred. I have an Entegra Class C on a E450 Superduty Chassis.

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9/5/2025

@Scott You're welcome! Let me know if you have any additional questions.

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