Can Spare Tire Be Stored Under The Bed Of A 2025 Ford F150 After Installing The Curt Hitch C14017

Updated 11/25/2025 | Published 11/17/2025

Question:

Will I be able to keep my spare tire in its original position after installation in my 2025 F-150 Lariat 6.5’ bed?

asked by: William R

Expert Reply:

Hi William!

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" # C14017 will allow an 18" spare tire to still be stored under the bed of your 2025 Ford F150 Lariat. If you have a larger spare tire though, it will no longer fit, unfortunately. I included an image of this hitch with the 18" spare for you to check out as well.

Do you know what size your spare is? And, are you wanting to upgrade the carrying/towing capacity of the hitch your truck came with? I have heard the factory hitch can be a little lacking.

expert reply by: Lazer S

Curt Hitch C14017 With Spare Tire
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William R.

11/20/2025

I don't understand the 18" statement. It seems that the total diameter of the tire would be the limiting factor which would be somewhere between 33" and 35".

Lazer S.

11/25/2025

@WilliamR I will admit to also wondering why they do it this way, but it just is the way they do it. That said, the factory spare on an F150 would be a 265/70R18 (it doesn't always match the "regular" tire/wheel on the truck) and would measure 32.6 inches. As long as you are at that or under, you are good to leave it in its location after the hitch is installed (33 inches will probably be fine as well).