IbisTek Tire Retainer (Carrier)

[Gamble]

Does anyone know if the IbisTek tire retainer will accommodate an after market wheel provided the bore size is similar?

Are there any limitations with this tire carrier working with a larger tire size (40 in)?

 

[Gamble]

Looking at the bolts on the face of these things it doesn't look promising for aftermarket wheels. I suppose it could be modified like anything else.

 

[Action]

Looking at the bolts on the face of these things it doesn't look promising for aftermarket wheels. I suppose it could be modified like anything else.

Tire size becomes an issue when it blocks the ratcheting lever. I can measure mine tomorroe.

 

[Gamble]

Tire size becomes an issue when it blocks the ratcheting lever. I can measure mine tomorroe.

Thank you

 

[86humv]

Thats a Rhino carrier...Ibistek uses a cable and crank system

 

[Gamble]

Thats a Rhino carrier...Ibistek uses a cable and crank system

Thank you. It appears govplanet mislabeled it.

 

[M1165A1]

Size is definitely an issue. I use mine with a 37" BF Goodrich and that is already thick enough to interfere with function.

 

[springer1981]

Size is definitely an issue. I use mine with a 37" BF Goodrich and that is already thick enough to interfere with function.

I'm not sure I follow you. The BFG is the same size as the stock tire, both are 37 x 12.5. I have the Rhino tire carrier and BFG 37 x 12.5 and nothing interferes at all.

 

[Milcommoguy]

I'm not sure I follow you. The BFG is the same size as the stock tire, both are 37 x 12.5. I have the Rhino tire carrier and BFG 37 x 12.5 and nothing interferes at all.

Big hands and gloves with 37's gets a little close to the tire when swinging the ratchet handle. (very doable)

My free guess is those bad boy 40's or larger could be an issues to at least get it lifted up and out of the lower retainer/ saddle. Once up ??? guess one could ratchet it down from the back side when swung out.

Big tires, Big PITA. What's a guy to do? CAMO

 

[Action]

Eyeballing it shows 19" from center of hub to just before the ratchet handle bracket.
And maybe 9" from the surface of the wheel mount until the tire would rub the ratchet (if bigger than 38" tire).

here is a good shot of where the ratchet lever is compare to the hub...


These next 2 show how close a stock 37 x 12.50 x 16.5 tire is to the ratchet lever....




And as 86humv pointed out, this is not an ibis tek carrier.

 

[Coug]

if you fold it out, can't you access the ratchet mechanism from the backside, or am I missing something?
Sorry, never seen one in person so not sure if it would interfere somehow.

 

[badgerd]

if you fold it out, can't you access the ratchet mechanism from the backside, or am I missing something?
Sorry, never seen one in person so not sure if it would interfere somehow.

You can access it from the other side, but you need to use the ratchet to take it up about 1/4” to get over the catch on the bumper.


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[M1165A1]

I'm not sure I follow you. The BFG is the same size as the stock tire, both are 37 x 12.5. I have the Rhino tire carrier and BFG 37 x 12.5 and nothing interferes at all.

The tread is deeper towards the side on the BFG and as a result I have to stow the wrench/jack level thingee off the rack as it won't fit anymore.

 

[Milcommoguy]

if you fold it out, can't you access the ratchet mechanism from the backside, or am I missing something?
Sorry, never seen one in person so not sure if it would interfere somehow.

Like I noted in post #9, one has to get it up and out of the lower latching saddle. That's would be the heavy hard part with a bigger tire.

Only flat on the bottom, CAMO

 

[Gamble]

Thank you all for the guidance. Here is the rim and tire that would be loaded onto the carrier.



Do we think there would be clearance to lower the tire for use or even get it on?

 

[Mullaney]

Thank you all for the guidance. Here is the rim and tire that would be loaded onto the carrier.

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Do we think there would be clearance to lower the tire for use or even get it on?

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I can't answer the question that you asked - but those wheels on that car would be a real "hoot".
Yeah, I know you didn't ask that either.
Made me laugh though, so it had value

 

[Action]

The 3rd pic in post #10. See the ratchet next to the tire at about the 4 o'clock position? Now move the edge of the tire 1 1/2" - 2" closer to the lever. (1/2 of 40-37 or 36.5). I think you will hit it or pass it. But, that is just my opinion. I don't know for sure...