Terra Full Size Spare (35") Mount

[ScoutbyScoutwest]

If a 35 inch spare can't fit under the bed of the Terra, and if the front "grill" of the truck has no engine to circulate air through, then why not have an option for a front spare mount? It can be fixed to the front bumper or be a pivoting tire carrier that swings out of the way for convenient frunk access. Or why can't the Terra also have a pivoting tire carrier option behind the tailgate like the Traveler? It would only be a 2-step process to lower the Terra tailgate which is the same number of steps the Traveler with tire carrier has in order to access its cargo area.

 

[Logan]

If a 35 inch spare can't fit under the bed of the Terra, and if the front "grill" of the truck has no engine to circulate air through, then why not have an option for a front spare mount? It can be fixed to the front bumper or be a pivoting tire carrier that swings out of the way for convenient frunk access. Or why can't the Terra also have a pivoting tire carrier option behind the tailgate like the Traveler? It would only be a 2-step process to lower the Terra tailgate which is the same number of steps the Traveler with tire carrier has in order to access its cargo area.
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Great question.

I have no idea if legally its cool to do that anymore.

But it sure would solve some tire placement issues for the Terra .

 

[R1TVT]

There nothing stopping anyone (or any aftermarket company) from providing a swing-out on the truck or SUV. That already exists today and if someone wanted or needed a swing out rear tire, they could do that from the 2" receiver, for example. Here's one:

As for the front? That would be an efficiency, sensor, and DRL light bar killer, so not so sure that is a super viable (or desirable) solution.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

My Gladiator can fit a 37 under the bed with some minor tweaking.

Why do we believe the Terra won't fit the stock size?

 

[illspirit]

I hope I don't have to use bed space for 35" spare without an aftermarket option ...

 

[J Alynn]

My Gladiator can fit a 37 under the bed with some minor tweaking.

Why do we believe the Terra won't fit the stock size?

Battery housing depth and in the EREV’s the engine/generator both limit what will fit. Just a packaging issue

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Odd, one would think they would design around a full size spare.

I did assume throwing the Harvester in at the last moment was an afterthought and a ditch to sway those with range anxiety though.

 

[J Alynn]

Odd, one would think they would design around a full size spare.

I did assume throwing the Harvester in at the last moment was an afterthought and a ditch to sway those with range anxiety though.

Keep in mind base tire is an 18” with 33’s. Base is not the 35’s on 20” that the Prototypes are wearing. But gotta go 35’s because they look perfect.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I see, that makes more sense, I figured there was something I was missing lol.

 

[dsoul79]

Swing out rear bumper mount please like you can do on some of the jeep aftermarket styles. With the ability to lock it open 90 deg w/reflectors for driving when you have a long load and have to drop the tailgate.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

For me, a swing out is a hard no. I don't want to screw with that thing every time I get in the bed.

 

[mwagner5280]

I think you need/should talk to some sportsman/guides about this swing out tire options (and other options). Getting dogs out of the back during upland/duck season with a swing out mount would SUCK. It needs to go under.

 

[Schubie]

There nothing stopping anyone (or any aftermarket company) from providing a swing-out on the truck or SUV. That already exists today and if someone wanted or needed a swing out rear tire, they could do that from the 2" receiver, for example. Here's one:

As for the front? That would be an efficiency, sensor, and DRL light bar killer, so not so sure that is a super viable (or desirable) solution.

This!

Every mounting solution has trade-offs. With under-chassis sometimes tough to access offroad. (Picture a flat on rocks or ruts.) Hitch mounting maintains bed (or interior) space. But I'll trade some bed space or integrate into a camper/tent config. ?