Yamaha Rhinio Tire Gate - Solving The Spare Tire Dilemma

Under most circumstances, the bed of a Rhino is great for carrying things like coolers, tools, and camping equipment. But when you add a back seat to the equation, storage space for such necessities becomes scarce. Suddenly you are forced to prioritize your gear and pack only the items of utmost importance. For those of us who enjoy riding in the back country away from access roads, one of the most critical items is a spare tire. Without one, you'd likely destroy a wheel and tire attempting to return to civilization if one was flattened. That's why Wilco Products, a company known for it truck and SUV spare tire racks, developed a simple spare tire mounting system to fit all Yamaha Rhino side x sides.

During the installation process...        read full caption During the installation process we noted the unit's stout construction comprised of 0.5-inch and 1.75-inch DOM tubing. A durable black powder coat finish ensures long lasting good looks and the included fasteners are all of high-grade. The system came in one large box with everything needed to perform the installation with basic hand tools.	We liked the way the tire...        read full caption We liked the way the tire gate ties into both the upper and lower pivot points at the rear of the Rhino's chassis. The additional strength provided by the two angled bars on each side gave us lots of confidence that the unit would not flex one bit- even with the maximum 50-pound carrying capacity.	The A-frame pivots as one...        read full caption The A-frame pivots as one large assembly that uses a special polymer bushing to prevent friction.
The simple T-bar setup that...        read full caption The simple T-bar setup that secures the spare tire to the A-frame assembly is designed to accommodate a range of wheel and tire combinations without adjustments or modifications.	With a 48.5-pound Trail Ready...        read full caption With a 48.5-pound Trail Ready wheel and 28-inch General Grabber tire combo secured in place, the Rhino TireGate held strong. Even over punishing sand dunes the unit remained rattle-free and exactly as it was after our initial installation. We are impressed with the simplicity of the pin to latch system, and we expect the unit to serve us well for many years to come.