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# **spare tire lock**

**Skip it**

A small market ($55K/yr) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 14Growth 46Conversion 46Competition 19Returns 33Price range 95Avg price 95Brand share 29Review moat 74Quality gap 85

**Avg price**

**Incredible****$26.85**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Incredible****$15.81–$56.24**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Great****4.2★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Good****525.62**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Okay****+16.7%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Conversion**

**Okay****3.7%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Returns**

**Okay****5.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Okay****88%**

top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand

**Competition**

**Bad****77%**

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

**Market size**

**Bad****$55K**

$55K/yr · 55K searches

## **Competition**

The top 5 products capture 77% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

**Brands**

**9 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**65**

**Top-5 brand share**

**88%**

**Open market**

**7%**

- Trimax40% - CURT17% - TOPSHINE13% - Heininger12% - BOLT6% - HonesaLoc5% - Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 7%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$5K20%$11K30%$16K40%$22K101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 13 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![TRIMAX TNL740 Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tires Easy Install - for SUV Trailer Tire and More - 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eqJpWuMjL.jpg)**TRIMAX TNL740 Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tires Easy Install - for SUV Trailer Tire and More - 1 Pack**Trimax**$19.52**4.5★3,042 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031XULHK) [2![CURT 23562 Spare Tire Lock Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KNNe+cYgL.jpg)**CURT 23562 Spare Tire Lock Chrome**CURT**$20.12**4.4★632 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GO653K) [3![Heininger 6027 HitchMate Trailer Spare Tire Lock for 1/4 to 7/8 Thick Rims Designed for Marine Utility and RV Vertical Mount Spare Tires](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FlDkMD3FL.jpg)**Heininger 6027 HitchMate Trailer Spare Tire Lock for 1/4 to 7/8 Thick Rims Designed for Marine Utility and RV Vertical Mount Spare Tires**Heininger**$23.58**4.2★224 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032DHG2C) [4![TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock 1/2-20 Thread Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wixkY-byL.jpg)**TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock 1/2-20 Thread Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Keys**TOPSHINE**$19.35**3.8★18 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVFZH6X) [5![TRIMAX ST30 - Trimaflex Spare Tire Cable Lock (Round Key) for Boat Trailers Motor Homes Trucks Jeeps Vans More - 36 x 12mm - Black/Chrome](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ybQ-vVbRL.jpg)**TRIMAX ST30 - Trimaflex Spare Tire Cable Lock (Round Key) for Boat Trailers Motor Homes Trucks Jeeps Vans More - 36 x 12mm - Black/Chrome**Trimax**$30.32**4.7★1,647 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ATZD5)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tire Trailer Spare Tire Mount Tire Lock Locking Lug Nuts Easy Install for SUV Trailer RV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SLXNMFuaL.jpg)**Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tire Trailer Spare Tire Mount Tire Lock Locking Lug Nuts Easy Install for SUV Trailer RV Truck**HonesaLoc**$15.81**23 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2P53SJB) [![BC3Z-1A380-A 6C3Z-1A380-A Anti-Theft Spare Tire Carrier Lock Assembly Security Lock for Spare Tire Under Vehicle Compatible with Ford F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 Super Duty 2006-2016](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31R0-fF54nL.jpg)**BC3Z-1A380-A 6C3Z-1A380-A Anti-Theft Spare Tire Carrier Lock Assembly Security Lock for Spare Tire Under Vehicle Compatible with Ford F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 Super Duty 2006-2016**YIZHIHUA**$56.24**10 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD7CH546) [![Rear Bumper Spare Tire Carrier Lock Cylinder Alternative for Ford F-150 2015-2025 F-250 F-350 Super Duty 2017-2025](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Kr4JienbL.jpg)**Rear Bumper Spare Tire Carrier Lock Cylinder Alternative for Ford F-150 2015-2025 F-250 F-350 Super Duty 2017-2025**Jetuplusllc**$30.15**47 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MVG6Z8) [![TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock 1/2-20 Thread Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wixkY-byL.jpg)**TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock 1/2-20 Thread Compatible with 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK 2 Keys**TOPSHINE**$19.35**18 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVFZH6X) [![TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock M14*1.5 Thread Compatible with 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31wixkY-byL.jpg)**TOPSHINE Spare Tire Lock Heavy Duty Wheel Anti-Theft Lock M14*1.5 Thread Compatible with 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL 2 Keys**TOPSHINE**$19.38**10 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVDKHXZ)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tire Trailer Spare Tire Mount Tire Lock Locking Lug Nuts Easy Install for SUV Trailer RV Truck](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SLXNMFuaL.jpg)**Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tire Trailer Spare Tire Mount Tire Lock Locking Lug Nuts Easy Install for SUV Trailer RV Truck**HonesaLoc**$15.81**3.5★**▲ 82%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2P53SJB) [![BC3Z-1A380-A 6C3Z-1A380-A Anti-Theft Spare Tire Carrier Lock Assembly Security Lock for Spare Tire Under Vehicle Compatible with Ford F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 Super Duty 2006-2016](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31R0-fF54nL.jpg)**BC3Z-1A380-A 6C3Z-1A380-A Anti-Theft Spare Tire Carrier Lock Assembly Security Lock for Spare Tire Under Vehicle Compatible with Ford F-250 F-350 F-450 F-550 Super Duty 2006-2016**YIZHIHUA**$56.24**3.4★**▲ 42%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD7CH546) [![Heininger 6027 HitchMate Trailer Spare Tire Lock for 1/4 to 7/8 Thick Rims Designed for Marine Utility and RV Vertical Mount Spare Tires](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FlDkMD3FL.jpg)**Heininger 6027 HitchMate Trailer Spare Tire Lock for 1/4 to 7/8 Thick Rims Designed for Marine Utility and RV Vertical Mount Spare Tires**Heininger**$23.58**4.2★**▲ 29%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032DHG2C) [![Bolt Lock 5922986 Spare Tire and Wheel Lock for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41oqgKzCwaL.jpg)**Bolt Lock 5922986 Spare Tire and Wheel Lock for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK**BOLT**$37.01**4.3★**▲ 22%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008S9QUC2) [![TRIMAX TNL740 Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tires Easy Install - for SUV Trailer Tire and More - 1 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eqJpWuMjL.jpg)**TRIMAX TNL740 Spare Tire Nut Lock for Side Mount Spare Tires Easy Install - for SUV Trailer Tire and More - 1 Pack**Trimax**$19.52**4.5★**▲ 21%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031XULHK)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +16.7% search growth over the last 90 days.

2K1KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.6×

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Assembly/Installation**16%

*“Installation only took a few minutes”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**14%

*“Works as it should”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“The build quality is impressive”*

**Size-Overall**10%

*“Fit perfect”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Good value for the money”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“Easy to use”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**5%

*“It won't rust”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Works good”*

**Strength**3%

*“is very strong”*

**Water Resistance**2%

*“Works great, just needs a cover over the key insertion area to keep our rain water”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**19%

*“it was kinda weird the way it fit”*

**Value For Money**13%

*“Overpriced”*

**Mounting**8%

*“lug that came with the bolt-on spare tire holder did not align properly with the base of this lock to allow it to rest flat”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Not well made”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“didnt work”*

**Wheel Quality**5%

*“are slightly concave so the lug holes are not at 90 degrees to the wheel”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Deceptive Advertising”*

**Metal Quality**3%

*“The brass inerts fell out”*

**Strength**3%

*“The product does not appear robust”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“this can easily be popped off with a crowbar”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**43%

**Compatibility-Overall**16%

**Functionality-Overall**9%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

**Mechanism Issues**4%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Assembly/Installation**3%

**Quality-Overall**2%

**Wheel Quality**2%

**Value For Money**2%