The 4Runner is a slightly tricky vehicle to shop a cover for, and the reason is structural. Toyota stopped putting the spare on the back of the vehicle decades ago. The fifth-generation 4Runner (2010 to current) carries the spare under the cargo floor, hidden from sun, weather, and any need for a cover. Out of the box, there is nothing to cover.<\/p>\n
So who is shopping for a 4Runner cover? Mostly owners who have added an aftermarket rear-mounted spare carrier \u2014 Bandit, Sherpa, K9, RIGd, or similar. These bumpers move the spare back to the outside of the vehicle, where it once again needs protection from UV, dust, and the occasional opportunistic theft. Vintage 4Runner owners (3rd gen and earlier) and trailer-haulers round out the rest of the audience.<\/p>\n
If you fall into one of those camps, sizing is straightforward and design options are wide. The 4Runner’s built-for-the-trail aesthetic gives the cover a clear direction, especially on TRD Pro and Trail Edition builds.<\/p>\n
Here is the practical guide to who actually needs a 4Runner cover, sizing for the most common builds, and design directions that fit the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Modern Toyota 4Runners (5th generation) store the spare under the cargo floor, so a rear-mounted cover only applies if you have added an aftermarket carrier (Bandit, Sherpa, K9, RIGd). For TRD Pro and Trail Edition with stock LT265\/70R17, that is a 32\u2033 cover; for lifted builds on 33s or 35s, size up.<\/strong><\/p>\n Three common situations:<\/p>\n If your 4Runner has the spare under the cargo floor and no external carrier added, you do not need a cover.<\/p>\n All five materials use fade-resistant UV printing, but lifespan differs. Marine Grade Vinyl is rated for up to 5 years of outdoor life, PU Leather and PVC for up to 3 years, and Polyester for up to 2 years. Marine Grade Vinyl and PU Leather render 4Runner designs sharpest.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 included free on every cover. Choose the “with camera hole” option at checkout. The hole is centered and sized to fit any factory or aftermarket camera position.<\/p>\n Yes \u2014 free design proof, no extra cost, no minimum order. Send the wording or logo at checkout, or use the custom spare tire cover page.<\/p>\n No. Spare tire covers fit external rear-mounted spares. If the spare is under the cargo floor and you have not added an external carrier, there is nothing for a cover to fit on.<\/p>\n A 32\u2033 cover fits the stock LT265\/70R17 KO2 tires. If you have lifted the truck and gone to 33s or 35s, size up to match the new overall diameter.<\/p>\n Browse 4Runner covers \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nWho actually needs a 4Runner cover<\/h2>\n
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Will the 4Runner colors fade in direct sunlight?<\/h3>\n
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My 5th-gen 4Runner has the spare under the floor. Do I need a cover?<\/h3>\n
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