CE Smith 27310G Boat Trailer Spare Tire Carrier, Side Mount for 4 or 5 Lug Wheels up to 15 Inches

The CE Smith 27310G Boat Trailer Spare Tire Carrier is a side-mount bracket for holding a spare tire and wheel vertically against the trailer tongue or frame rails. Its offset design moves the tire and wheel up and away from the trailer frame, improving ground clearance while keeping the spare secured and out of the way during towing. Installation requires no drilling: the included U-bolts clamp the carrier directly to the trailer frame, and a crisscross U-bolt arrangement increases holding power compared to a straight clamp. The mounting U-bolts can be crossed for shorter frames or installed parallel for extra reach, giving some flexibility across different trailer widths.

The carrier is built from 3/16 inch thick galvanized steel for corrosion resistance in a marine trailering environment. It adjusts to fit frames up to 3 inches wide by 4 inches high, with a side offset of 4-1/2 inches from the frame and a 5 inch rise for ground clearance. Tire mounting hole centers are spaced at 4-9/64 inches, and the carrier accommodates 4 or 5 lug wheels up to 15 inches in diameter. It is not designed for 5-on-5 inch or 5-on-5.5 inch bolt patterns. All mounting hardware is included, so no additional parts are needed to complete the installation.

Specifications

• Brand: CE Smith
• Manufacturer Part Number: 27310G
• Product Type: Boat Trailer Spare Tire Carrier
• Material: Galvanized steel
• Thickness: 3/16 inch
• Color/Finish: Silver (galvanized)
• Wheel Compatibility: 4 or 5 lug wheels up to 15 inches in diameter
• Bolt Pattern Compatibility: Not compatible with 5-on-5 inch or 5-on-5.5 inch bolt patterns
• Frame Fit Range: Up to 3 inches wide by 4 inches high
• Side Offset: 4-1/2 inches from frame
• Rise: 5 inches for ground clearance
• Tire Mounting Hole Centers: 4-9/64 inches
• Load Capacity: 165 pounds
• Item Dimensions: 11.2 x 5 x 4.6 inches
• Weight: 6.71875 pounds
• Mounting Type: U-bolt clamp, no drilling required
• Hardware Included: Yes, all mounting hardware included

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CE Smith 27310G spare tire carrier used for? It mounts a spare tire and wheel vertically to the side of a boat trailer tongue or frame rail, so the spare travels securely without taking up deck or bed space.

Does installing the 27310G require drilling into the trailer frame? No drilling is needed. The 27310G clamps to the trailer frame using included U-bolts in a crisscross arrangement that increases holding power.

What size wheels does the 27310G fit? It holds 4 or 5 lug wheels up to 15 inches in diameter, but it is not compatible with 5-on-5 inch or 5-on-5.5 inch bolt patterns.

What frame sizes will the 27310G mount to? The carrier adjusts to fit trailer frames up to 3 inches wide by 4 inches high.

How much ground clearance does the 27310G provide? Its offset design gives a 5 inch rise for ground clearance with a 4-1/2 inch side offset from the frame, moving the spare tire up and away from the trailer frame.

What material is the 27310G tire carrier made from? It is made from 3/16 inch thick galvanized steel, which resists rust and corrosion in a marine trailering environment.

Is mounting hardware included with the 27310G? Yes, all mounting hardware, including the U-bolts, is included with the CE Smith 27310G carrier.

Can the 27310G be adjusted for different frame widths? The mounting U-bolts can be crossed to fit shorter frames or installed parallel for more reach, giving some adjustment across different trailer widths.

How much weight can the 27310G carrier support? The CE Smith 27310G has a load capacity of 165 pounds.

What are the tire mounting hole centers on the 27310G? The tire mounting hole centers on the 27310G are spaced 4-9/64 inches apart.

How much does the CE Smith 27310G weigh? The 27310G spare tire carrier weighs 6.71875 pounds.

Where does the 27310G mount on the trailer? It mounts to the side of the trailer tongue or frame rails, near the front of the trailer.