Install evidence

Metalcloak source wording says: The SportGate spare tire support system includes everything you need to mount an over-sized spare tire securely on your Jeep JK Wrangler - with the “easy to open” convenience of your OEM tailgate handle.. Verify tire size and weight, SportGate or tire-carrier compatibility, hinge/tailgate loading, camera/license-plate state, and accessory mounts before checkout.

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MetalCloak SportGate Tire Carrier, JK Wrangler

Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Spare tire support fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

The SportGate spare tire support system includes everything you need to mount an over-sized spare tire securely on your Jeep JK Wrangler - with the “easy to open” convenience of your OEM tailgate handle. Features Include: One Piece Fully Formed & Welded Design Laser Cut 3/16" Steel Plate Bracket Support Heavy Duty Aluminum Billet Hinge Replacements Adjustable Height/Width Spare Tire Attachment Plate All Hardware for Mounting Spare Fits Up to A 37" Tire Signature Textured Black Powder Coat Rated At 150 lbs Made in the USA MetalCloak's JK SportGate Tire Carrier provides the additional strength and adjustability to carry a [click for more...] larger spare tire. Laser cut 3/16" steel bracketr...

SKU

3956*

Price

$793

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For MetalCloak SportGate Tire Carrier, JK Wrangler, use the Metalcloak source page and captured source facts before treating the card as checkout-ready. Metalcloak source wording says: The SportGate spare tire support system includes everything you need to mount an over-sized spare tire securely on your Jeep JK Wrangler - with the “easy to open” convenience of your OEM tailgate handle.. Verify tire size and weight, SportGate or tire-carrier compatibility, hinge/tailgate loading, camera/license-plate state, and accessory mounts before checkout. Confirm final options and fitment on the Metalcloak page before purchase.

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- Metalcloak product-type guidance plus source wording: The SportGate spare tire support system includes everything you need to mount an over-sized spare tire securely on your Jeep JK Wrangler - with the “easy to open” convenience of your OEM tailgate handle.

- No exact Metalcloak product-specific instruction PDF was captured in this pass.

- Metalcloak source page: https://metalcloak.com/3956-jk-wrangler-metalcloak-sportgate-tire-carrier.html

- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2007-2018 JK Wrangler. Spare tire support fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

- Metalcloak local source capture: 2026-04-25T16:57:05.277Z.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For tires and wheels, the last check is the full tire/lift/wheel combination: tire size, wheel width, offset/backspacing, trim, flares/fenders, bump stops, steering clearance, gearing, spare support, and the install plan.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check

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Fact summary

Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2007-2018; Source: manufacturer_website; Captured: 2026-04-25