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# **hitch tire carrier**

**Worth a look****55/100 **

hitch tire carrier shows beatable incumbent ratings (3.8★), but a small market ($45K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$45K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+248.1%**

**Products**

**40**

**Brands**

**28**

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Price range**

**$24.01–$1293.57**

**Returns**

**4.6%**

**Rating**

**3.8★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 55/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**81**

 ×0.30

Competition

**74**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**90**

 ×0.10

Returns

**63**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +248.1% year over year.

2K759Spike '24Prime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.2×

## **Competition**

- ECOTRIC17% - EYOUHZ10% - Nilight10% - Generic8% - Hornet Outdoors8% - CURT7% - Other (22 brands)39%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (38% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 28 brands and 68 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**28 **▲rising

was 21 a year ago

**Sellers**

**68**

**Top 5 brand share**

**53%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Nilight Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Mount for Truck SUV ATV UTV for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M2Z1a4JwL.jpg) [**Nilight Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Mount for Truck SUV ATV UTV for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNMS3R9R)

Nilight$68.163.7★8610%▼falling

2
![CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hZOk73eNL.jpg) [**CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YIE1O)

CURT$129.854.4★8287%▼falling

3
![Wing 4x4 2 Hitch Mount Swing Out Spare Tire Carrier for Midsize SUV and Truck Up to 35 Wheel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MMWzbFwFL.jpg) [**Wing 4x4 2 Hitch Mount Swing Out Spare Tire Carrier for Midsize SUV and Truck Up to 35 Wheel**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJGG8PBV)

Generic$548.881.8★37%▲rising

4
![ECOTRIC Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels Compatible with Truck with 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Adjustable Rack Holder Mount Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qMFI6ZzsL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels Compatible with Truck with 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Adjustable Rack Holder Mount Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ69YF92)

ECOTRIC$56.723.3★137%▲rising

5
![Hornet Outdoors Scorpion Heavy-Duty Swing-Away Spare Tire Mount for Trucks & RVs Fits 2 Receivers 100% Made in USA Full Tailgate Access](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31egmayuUPL.jpg) [**Hornet Outdoors Scorpion Heavy-Duty Swing-Away Spare Tire Mount for Trucks & RVs Fits 2 Receivers 100% Made in USA Full Tailgate Access**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCD8G93S)

Hornet Outdoors$500.770.0★07%▲rising

6
![ECOTRIC Tire Carrier Mount Compatible with All Hummer H2 w/Drop Down Option Black Heavy Duty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SoYlljuxL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Tire Carrier Mount Compatible with All Hummer H2 w/Drop Down Option Black Heavy Duty**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLXKXRC)

ECOTRIC$178.853.9★696%▼falling

7
![EYOUHZ EYOHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Universal Adjustable Spare Tire Mount for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4/5/6/8 Lug Trailer Wheels for Truck Trailer SUV & Off-Road](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xA-iqCz9L.jpg) [**EYOUHZ EYOHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Universal Adjustable Spare Tire Mount for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4/5/6/8 Lug Trailer Wheels for Truck Trailer SUV & Off-Road**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4R2QJ2F)

EYOUHZ$98.234.0★96%▲rising

8
![ECOTRIC Spare Tire Mount Carrier 24-Inch Universal Fit for SUV ATV UTV RV Truck Car w/Standard 2 Receiver Trailer Hitch Tire Carrier Bracket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UN6L5eePL.jpg) [**ECOTRIC Spare Tire Mount Carrier 24-Inch Universal Fit for SUV ATV UTV RV Truck Car w/Standard 2 Receiver Trailer Hitch Tire Carrier Bracket**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RD3CP5D)

ECOTRIC$50.154.1★714%—flat

9
![Extreme Max 5001.5831 Pivoting Fold Down Hitch Mount Spare Tire Carrier for 2 Receivers Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319uYC+-7CL.jpg) [**Extreme Max 5001.5831 Pivoting Fold Down Hitch Mount Spare Tire Carrier for 2 Receivers Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1F3FSVV)

Extreme Max$110.454.1★1774%▼falling

10

![EYOUHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier 220 LBS Heavy Duty Trailer Rack Universal Adjustable Mount for 2 Hitch Receiver Fits Most Tire Size Rear Wheel Bracket for Truck Trailer SUV and Off-Road](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51WV9-hP+UL.jpg) [**EYOUHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier 220 LBS Heavy Duty Trailer Rack Universal Adjustable Mount for 2 Hitch Receiver Fits Most Tire Size Rear Wheel Bracket for Truck Trailer SUV and Off-Road**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ5K9RGS)

EYOUHZ$157.703.9★33%▼falling

11

![JDMSPEED RV Spare Tire Carrier Mount Adjustable Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver Compatible with 16 16.5 19.5 22.5 24 Wheels for Vans SUVs and Motorhomes](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318II4ImL4L.jpg) [**JDMSPEED RV Spare Tire Carrier Mount Adjustable Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver Compatible with 16 16.5 19.5 22.5 24 Wheels for Vans SUVs and Motorhomes**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6WCZSRD)

JDMSPEED$167.132.6★63%—flat

12

![JDMSPEED Spare Tire Hitch Mount Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Carrier with 2 Inch Receiver Compatible with 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zQJlOei6L.jpg) [**JDMSPEED Spare Tire Hitch Mount Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Carrier with 2 Inch Receiver Compatible with 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKJJRDJK)

JDMSPEED$68.693.4★163%▲rising

13

![Adjustable RV Spare Tire Carrier Mount for Vans SUVs and Motorhomes Fits 16 to 24 Wheels Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver - Spare Tire Carriers](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Q3c6CFv9L.jpg) [**Adjustable RV Spare Tire Carrier Mount for Vans SUVs and Motorhomes Fits 16 to 24 Wheels Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver - Spare Tire Carriers**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP96JS4S)

Dyno Racing$167.744.4★33%▲rising

14

![Heavy-Duty 24-Inch Spare Tire Mount for Trailer Hitch Fits Standard 2-Inch Receiver Universal RV Truck Camper and Trailer Compatibility Durable Steel Construction with Anti-Rust Coating](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vnljOXhML.jpg) [**Heavy-Duty 24-Inch Spare Tire Mount for Trailer Hitch Fits Standard 2-Inch Receiver Universal RV Truck Camper and Trailer Compatibility Durable Steel Construction with Anti-Rust Coating**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCYFWS2Y)

WRLWY$120.053.4★32%▲rising

15

![Dyno Racing Multi Functional Foldable Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Fit for 2 Inch Receive Mount Compatible with 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Pi62EKhmL.jpg) [**Dyno Racing Multi Functional Foldable Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Fit for 2 Inch Receive Mount Compatible with 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D631S42N)

Dyno Racing$76.833.6★262%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 40 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Nilight Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Mount for Truck SUV ATV UTV for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M2Z1a4JwL.jpg)**Nilight Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Adjustable Hitch Spare Tire Mount for Truck SUV ATV UTV for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels** Nilight**$68.16**3.7★86 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNMS3R9R) [![CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31hZOk73eNL.jpg)**CURT 31006 24-Inch High Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Mount for 2-inch Receiver** CURT**$129.85**4.4★828 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009YIE1O) [![Wing 4x4 2 Hitch Mount Swing Out Spare Tire Carrier for Midsize SUV and Truck Up to 35 Wheel](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MMWzbFwFL.jpg)**Wing 4x4 2 Hitch Mount Swing Out Spare Tire Carrier for Midsize SUV and Truck Up to 35 Wheel** Generic**$548.88**1.8★3 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJGG8PBV) [![ECOTRIC Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels Compatible with Truck with 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Adjustable Rack Holder Mount Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qMFI6ZzsL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Trailer Hitch Spare Tire Carrier Fits 4 & 5 & 6 Lugs Trailer Wheels Compatible with Truck with 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Adjustable Rack Holder Mount Black** ECOTRIC**$56.72**3.3★13 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ69YF92) [![Hornet Outdoors Scorpion Heavy-Duty Swing-Away Spare Tire Mount for Trucks & RVs Fits 2 Receivers 100% Made in USA Full Tailgate Access](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31egmayuUPL.jpg)**Hornet Outdoors Scorpion Heavy-Duty Swing-Away Spare Tire Mount for Trucks & RVs Fits 2 Receivers 100% Made in USA Full Tailgate Access** Hornet Outdoors**$500.77**0.0★0 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCD8G93S) [![ECOTRIC Tire Carrier Mount Compatible with All Hummer H2 w/Drop Down Option Black Heavy Duty](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SoYlljuxL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Tire Carrier Mount Compatible with All Hummer H2 w/Drop Down Option Black Heavy Duty** ECOTRIC**$178.85**3.9★69 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLXKXRC) [![EYOUHZ EYOHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Universal Adjustable Spare Tire Mount for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4/5/6/8 Lug Trailer Wheels for Truck Trailer SUV & Off-Road](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xA-iqCz9L.jpg)**EYOUHZ EYOHZ Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Universal Adjustable Spare Tire Mount for 2 Inch Receiver Fits 4/5/6/8 Lug Trailer Wheels for Truck Trailer SUV & Off-Road** EYOUHZ**$98.23**4.0★9 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4R2QJ2F) [![ECOTRIC Spare Tire Mount Carrier 24-Inch Universal Fit for SUV ATV UTV RV Truck Car w/Standard 2 Receiver Trailer Hitch Tire Carrier Bracket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UN6L5eePL.jpg)**ECOTRIC Spare Tire Mount Carrier 24-Inch Universal Fit for SUV ATV UTV RV Truck Car w/Standard 2 Receiver Trailer Hitch Tire Carrier Bracket** ECOTRIC**$50.15**4.1★71 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RD3CP5D)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Decent build quality”*

**Assembly/Installation**12%

*“Easy to assemble”*

**Mounting**8%

*“High quality mount that works great”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good value”*

**Strength**8%

*“Solidly built”*

**Size-Overall**7%

*“Fit well”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Just as advertised”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“It holds well”*

**Design-Overall**4%

*“everything else about the design is great”*

**Material Quality**3%

*“Strong material”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**11%

*“Sloppy fit”*

**Durability**8%

*“Broke first time using”*

**Mounting**8%

*“They simple do not fit on this mount”*

**Quality-Overall**7%

*“Poor quality control”*

**Strength**5%

*“Very flimsy”*

**Design-Overall**4%

*“PLEASE NOTE: This product probably has a dangerous design fault”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**4%

*“Rust”*

**Compatibility-Overall**3%

*“Does not work with four lugnut utv tires”*

**Metal Quality**3%

*“Weak metal”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“it would block the backup camera on a Ford Explorer”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall41% - Mounting15% - Compatibility-Overall11% - Functionality-Overall6% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product3% - Assembly/Installation3% - Width2% - Mechanism Issues2% - Value For Money1%