The spare tire hoist is a device that is utilized to fasten a spare tire to the undercarriage of the vehicle.
Spare tire hoist principleThe spare tire hoist mechanism lets you place a tire underneath the vehicle and it is retracted by a chain. The retraction process is usually done by rotating a screw mechanism which can be done with a tire iron. The tire will be lifted until it reached the undercarriage of the car, the chain can be drawn back until the tire stops, and then it can be secured. When the tire is secure in its place, the chain will keep it in place even over rough terrain.
Common issues with a bad spare tire hoistA bad spare tire hoist can rust out and cause the spare tire to fall out of place.