Aftermarket Bumper

Tire carrier is worth it if you intend to carry other gear back there. I bought a dirtworx bumper that is designed to allow the installation of jerry can trays. I use them for carrying either 2x fuel jerrys, 2x water jerrys, or one of each when going on long trips. Doing a trip in September in SE Oregon with 300 miles of offroad between fuel stops. Currently trying to figure out how I want to carry a 3rd jerry...

But as others have said, opening the tire carrier every time I want to access the rear can be a bit annoying. If you are not planning on carrying anything back there, I would go the tailgate reinforcement route.
 
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I had a swing out on my JK w/ 35" tires. For my TJ, I'm running 33s and couldn't be happier with the stock mount on the tailgate.