Wilco Offroad HitchGate Drop

Wilco Offroad HitchGate Drop

The lightest, most affordable USA-made Wilco spare tire carrier, designed to provide secure spare tire transport with fast rear vehicle access.

The Wilco Offroad HitchGate Drop offers a simple and innovative alternative to traditional swing-away tire carriers. Instead of swinging to the side, the carrier lowers toward the passenger side, allowing quick access to your cargo area while maintaining a compact and lightweight design.

Weighing only 32 pounds, the HitchGate Drop is built for off-road enthusiasts who want dependable spare tire carrying capability without the additional weight and complexity of larger carrier systems. It installs in less than 10 minutes, supports tires up to 35 inches on hatchback-equipped vehicles, and maintains towing capability with a Class III receiver.

On stock-height vehicles, the tire will lower all the way to the ground, making loading and unloading simple while providing unobstructed access to the rear of the vehicle.

Lightweight Design • Drops to Passenger Side • Supports Up to 35" Tires • USA Made

Key Features

• Drop-Down Design: Tire lowers toward the passenger side for convenient rear vehicle access.
• Ultra-Lightweight Construction: Weighs only 32 lbs.
• Fast Installation: Typically installs in under 10 minutes.
• High Load Capacity: Supports up to 150 lbs.
• Zero-Wobble Fitment: Wedge lock system helps eliminate movement and rattling.
• Tow Rated: Rated up to 7,500 lbs trailer weight and 750 lbs tongue weight.
• Broad Lug Pattern Compatibility: Fits most vehicle wheel bolt patterns.
• TireBite Compatible: Works with TireBite accessory systems.

Vehicle & Tire Capacity

• Hatchback Vehicles: Supports tires up to 35 inches.
• Trucks & Tailgate Vehicles: Supports tires up to 33 inches.
• Maximum Carrier Capacity: 150 lbs.

Specifications

• Product Type: Hitch-Mounted Drop-Down Tire Carrier
• Weight: 32 lbs.
• Maximum Tire Capacity: Up to 35" (vehicle dependent)
• Load Rating: 150 lbs.
• Tow Rating: 7,500 lbs Trailer Weight
• Tongue Weight Rating: 750 lbs.
• Receiver Size: 2" Hitch Receiver
• Operation: Passenger-Side Drop
• Country of Origin: USA

What's Included

• HitchGate Drop Tire Carrier
• Wilco Wedge Lock System
• Tire Mounting Hardware
• Installation Hardware

Hitch receiver locking pin not included.

Compatible Accessories

• License Plate Relocation Bracket (LPR32204)
• License Plate Lighting Kit (LPL1468)
• TireBite Accessory Systems

Fitment Notes

• Requires at least 4.5 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole toward the vehicle.
• The face of the hitch receiver should be flush with or extend beyond the rear bumper.
• Receivers recessed more than 1.5 inches behind the bumper may not be compatible.
• Some factory spare tire locations, hitch designs, or exhaust systems may require modification for proper installation.
• 3500HD and larger truck applications may require a secondary wheel adapter.

Installation Video

Watch the HitchGate Drop in action:
Wilco Offroad HitchGate Drop Video

Why Choose the HitchGate Drop?

• One of the lightest hitch-mounted tire carriers available.
• Provides fast rear cargo access without a swing-away arm.
• Maintains towing capability while carrying a spare tire.
• Simple installation and operation.
• Built for off-road travel, overlanding, and adventure vehicles.
• Proudly manufactured in the USA.

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