Anyone try mounting spare tire in bed standing up along back wall? Vertically...

[LuvOrH8]

I am ordering the spare tire kit from Tesla and was just wondering if the bed vault is tall enough to stand up along the back wall and then hold in place with a tire bonnet (see link below). Not sure if there is 35" or more of height to do that (with vault closed), but was thinking to myself I rather install it standing (If possible) to maximize bed space. I don't care if blocks the view from the rear window into the bed as it isn't usable anyways with vault closed.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049NBXFU/?coliid=IZOUP5UQ2UTS5&th=1

 

[SteelyMcSteelFace]

No, the height in the back is 28". See callout A in "Dimensions - Cargo Bed".

 

[LuvOrH8]

No, the height in the back is 28". See callout A in "Dimensions - Cargo Bed".

Dang, thanks for confirming.

 

[GardensCT]

You could keep the tire deflated as long as you have a compressor on board. ?

 

[igs]

No, the height in the back is 28". See callout A in "Dimensions - Cargo Bed".

He can angle it.

 

[MoabChris]

Roof Rack mounted option is the way I went.

 

[TickTock]

I think a shelf that raises it up off the floor would be very helpful for spare tire storge. Maybe hanging down from the L-track. Not like the rear window serves any purpose. Then you can still lay 4x8 sheet stock flat.