--- title: "jeep wrangler tire carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/jeep-wrangler-tire-carrier" last_updated: "2026-07-10T02:46:58.025Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($26K/yr) — jeep wrangler tire carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($26K/yr) — jeep wrangler tire carrier doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "jeep wrangler tire carrier — Niche Verdict: Skip it (50/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **jeep wrangler tire carrier** **Skip it****50/100 ** a small market ($26K/yr) — jeep wrangler tire carrier doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$26K** **Growth (1y)** **+174.6%** **Products** **44** **Brands** **27** was 34 a year ago **Sellers** **83** **Price range** **$30.59–$869.67** **Returns** **4.7%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **1** ×0.30 Growth **74** ×0.30 Competition **71** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **63** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +174.6% year over year. 1K580Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4× ## **Competition** - Gelacie14% - Tyger Auto11% - TEMSONE11% - Rough Country10% - Smittybilt5% - longsun5% - Other (21 brands)43% The top 5 products take 41% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 27 brands and 83 sellers compete here. **Brands** **27 **▼falling was 34 a year ago **Sellers** **83** **Top 5 brand share** **52%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Gelacie Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Up to 40 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Spare Tire Lift Carrier Holder Rack Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TS+JiVjzL.jpg) [**Gelacie Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Up to 40 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Spare Tire Lift Carrier Holder Rack Steel Powder Coated Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR4H3XVQ) Gelacie$84.334.3★2811%▲rising 2 ![Tyger Auto TG-TR8J84078 Oversize Tire Carrier Kit Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Not for JL) | Textured Black Fits up to 37inch Spare Tire](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sbI7uF7IL.jpg) [**Tyger Auto TG-TR8J84078 Oversize Tire Carrier Kit Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Not for JL) | Textured Black Fits up to 37inch Spare Tire**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZJLKM2) Tyger Auto$287.944.3★21010%▲rising 3 ![Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket with Screws Third Center High Mount Brake Light with Wiring Harness Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Replaces 68048581AA 55397217AJ (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GCmIEJgvL.jpg) [**Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket with Screws Third Center High Mount Brake Light with Wiring Harness Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Replaces 68048581AA 55397217AJ (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNZ3XTT) TEMSONE$125.914.4★1069%▲rising 4 ![Rough Country Hinged HD Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK/Unlimited (2007-2018) - Eliminates Tailgate Stress & Weak Hinges Fits up to 37 Spare Tire](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BzXsl9bjL.jpg) [**Rough Country Hinged HD Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK/Unlimited (2007-2018) - Eliminates Tailgate Stress & Weak Hinges Fits up to 37 Spare Tire**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YL24F64) Rough Country$424.794.3★506%▲rising 5 ![Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MvtYhvZPL.jpg) [**Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDW2R8S) Smittybilt$522.224.7★6764%—flat 6 ![Rough Country Spare Tire Carrier Spacer for 87-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/TJ/YJ - 1053](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312UpvI-mNL.jpg) [**Rough Country Spare Tire Carrier Spacer for 87-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/TJ/YJ - 1053**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0XB7XY) Rough Country$38.954.2★5954%—flat 7 ![TeraFlex 4838150 JK/JKU Alpha Hinged Carrier & Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit-Complete black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B8mreUY9L.jpg) [**TeraFlex 4838150 JK/JKU Alpha Hinged Carrier & Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit-Complete black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CI42LQC) TeraFlex$759.854.6★2643%▲rising 8 ![Gelacie Spare Tire Carrier Up to 37 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XIHmTIXCL.jpg) [**Gelacie Spare Tire Carrier Up to 37 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Steel Powder Coated Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4CPBZ1P) Gelacie$209.913.0★23%▲rising 9 ![Dasbecan 55397217AJ Spare Tire Holder Bracket Tire Carrier Rack Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018 68048581AA High Center Mount 3rd Third Brake Light Assembly with Line](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qMD0lnh4L.jpg) [**Dasbecan 55397217AJ Spare Tire Holder Bracket Tire Carrier Rack Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018 68048581AA High Center Mount 3rd Third Brake Light Assembly with Line**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFK7S82Y) Dasbecan$118.854.2★983%▼falling 10 ![POFENZE JK Tire Carrier for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU Fits Up to 37 Spare Tire Carbon Steel Mount with Anti-Rust E-Coat & Powder Coating](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sY0YXwY1L.jpg) [**POFENZE JK Tire Carrier for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU Fits Up to 37 Spare Tire Carbon Steel Mount with Anti-Rust E-Coat & Powder Coating**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ59S6XC) POFENZE$137.764.6★213%▼falling 11 ![Jeep Spare Tire Mount for 20072018 Jeep Wrangler JK & JKU (2/4 Doors) Heavy-Duty Tire Carrier Fits up to 37 Inch Tire Carbon Steel with E-Coat & Powder Finish](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dYhG4BU7L.jpg) [**Jeep Spare Tire Mount for 20072018 Jeep Wrangler JK & JKU (2/4 Doors) Heavy-Duty Tire Carrier Fits up to 37 Inch Tire Carbon Steel with E-Coat & Powder Finish**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ2CYYLS) longsun$133.074.6★223%—flat 12 ![DKMGHT Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK 07-18 with 3rd Third Brake Light Accessories 55397217AJ 68048581AA Aluminum Alloy Bracket (Smoke Lens)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41l8s+f8zaL.jpg) [**DKMGHT Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK 07-18 with 3rd Third Brake Light Accessories 55397217AJ 68048581AA Aluminum Alloy Bracket (Smoke Lens)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKHFTFRX) DKMGHT$115.104.1★1423%▼falling 13 ![EYOUHZ for Wrangler JK Oversize Spare Tire Mount Carrier up to 40 inches Tire Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Unlimited Heavy Duty Rear Wheel Bracket Back Rack Tailgate Holder Lift](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41duCMQgKJL.jpg) [**EYOUHZ for Wrangler JK Oversize Spare Tire Mount Carrier up to 40 inches Tire Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Unlimited Heavy Duty Rear Wheel Bracket Back Rack Tailgate Holder Lift**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WL622K4) EYOUHZ$142.304.5★1023%▼falling 14 ![YZONA for Wrangler JK JKU Rear Bumper Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU with Spare Tire Carrier LED Lights 2 Hitch Receiver License Plate Frame Third Brake Light Bracket D-Rings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41taw0qIa0L.jpg) [**YZONA for Wrangler JK JKU Rear Bumper Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU with Spare Tire Carrier LED Lights 2 Hitch Receiver License Plate Frame Third Brake Light Bracket D-Rings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTPYTHHC) YZONA$366.934.1★213%▲rising 15 ![FILTERUP Spare Tire Holder Bracket with 3rd High Mount Brake Light & Wiring Harness Screws Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018 Tire Carrier Rack Replace# 55397217AJ 68048581AA (Red Lens)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FWLeHJWCL.jpg) [**FILTERUP Spare Tire Holder Bracket with 3rd High Mount Brake Light & Wiring Harness Screws Compatible with Jeep Wrangler JK 2007-2018 Tire Carrier Rack Replace# 55397217AJ 68048581AA (Red Lens)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRYXW392) FILTERUP$116.144.1★422%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 44 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 44 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Gelacie Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Up to 40 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Spare Tire Lift Carrier Holder Rack Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TS+JiVjzL.jpg)**Gelacie Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Up to 40 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU Spare Tire Lift Carrier Holder Rack Steel Powder Coated Black** Gelacie**$84.33**4.3★28 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR4H3XVQ) [![Tyger Auto TG-TR8J84078 Oversize Tire Carrier Kit Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Not for JL) | Textured Black Fits up to 37inch Spare Tire](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51sbI7uF7IL.jpg)**Tyger Auto TG-TR8J84078 Oversize Tire Carrier Kit Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK (Not for JL) | Textured Black Fits up to 37inch Spare Tire** Tyger Auto**$287.94**4.3★210 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZJLKM2) [![Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket with Screws Third Center High Mount Brake Light with Wiring Harness Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Replaces 68048581AA 55397217AJ (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GCmIEJgvL.jpg)**Spare Tire Holder Mounting Bracket with Screws Third Center High Mount Brake Light with Wiring Harness Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Replaces 68048581AA 55397217AJ (Red)** TEMSONE**$125.91**4.4★106 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNZ3XTT) [![Rough Country Hinged HD Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK/Unlimited (2007-2018) - Eliminates Tailgate Stress & Weak Hinges Fits up to 37 Spare Tire](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BzXsl9bjL.jpg)**Rough Country Hinged HD Tire Carrier for Jeep Wrangler JK/Unlimited (2007-2018) - Eliminates Tailgate Stress & Weak Hinges Fits up to 37 Spare Tire** Rough Country**$424.79**4.3★50 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YL24F64) [![Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MvtYhvZPL.jpg)**Smittybilt HD Pivot Tire Carrier 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU- SB2843** Smittybilt**$522.22**4.7★676 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZDW2R8S) [![Rough Country Spare Tire Carrier Spacer for 87-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/TJ/YJ - 1053](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312UpvI-mNL.jpg)**Rough Country Spare Tire Carrier Spacer for 87-18 Jeep Wrangler JK/TJ/YJ - 1053** Rough Country**$38.95**4.2★595 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0XB7XY) [![TeraFlex 4838150 JK/JKU Alpha Hinged Carrier & Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit-Complete black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41B8mreUY9L.jpg)**TeraFlex 4838150 JK/JKU Alpha Hinged Carrier & Alpha HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mounting Kit-Complete black** TeraFlex**$759.85**4.6★264 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CI42LQC) [![Gelacie Spare Tire Carrier Up to 37 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Steel Powder Coated Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41XIHmTIXCL.jpg)**Gelacie Spare Tire Carrier Up to 37 inches Spare Wheel Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Steel Powder Coated Black** Gelacie**$209.91**3.0★2 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4CPBZ1P) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**22% *“overall the appearance is great”* **Size-Overall**15% *“Great fit”* **Assembly/Installation**13% *“was fairly straightforward with the instructions actually being useful”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**13% *“Works as I should”* **Efficiency**6% *“This adapter worked perfectly”* **Value For Money**5% *“Worth the price”* **Strength**4% *“Solid construction and fits as it should”* **Material Quality**3% *“heavy quality material”* **Durability**2% *“Feels durable and sturdy”* **Mounting**1% *“Awesome carrier with options a bumper mounted carrier can't offer”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**17% *“Not very good quality”* **Mounting**12% *“Mounting holes were not sized properly”* **Size-Overall**10% *“Did not fit jl”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**10% *“Directions suck”* **Assembly/Installation**8% *“Install was challenging”* **Durability**5% *“It broke Im not sure why if it says heavy duty”* **Product Condition**4% *“Looks like a used one that was sent back”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“Miss ordered, not compatible”* **Paint Quality**3% *“Poor paint coating”* **Weight Light**1% *“not happy under the weight of a stock tire”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall27% - Compatibility-Overall19% - Mounting16% - Functionality-Overall9% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Assembly/Installation3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Weight Heavy2% - Mechanism Issues2% - Product Condition2%