Storage rack for a vehicle

A storage rack connectable to a tail gate of a vehicle for supporting a tire, comprising:

• a load supporting structure adapted to support the tire when the tire is mounted on the load supporting structure;
• a bracket assembly connected to the load supporting structure, the bracket assembly being removably attached to the tail gate;
• and
• a lift assembly comprising:
• a lift member pivotally connected to the load supporting structure;
• and
• a lever pivotally connected to the lift member so as to permit the lift assembly to be folded to a folded position and moved to an extended position, the lever forming a ramp when the lever is positioned in the extended position whereby the tire can be rolled up the ramp formed by the lever and positioned on the lift member, wherein the lift member is rotated to the load supporting structure by lifting the lever so that the tire is transferred from the lift member to the load supporting structure.