Expert Answers about Spare Tire Bike Racks

Spare Tire Bike Racks

Replacement ZipStrip for Yakima SpareRide Bike Rack
The correct ZipStrip replacements for your Yakima SpareRide # Y02599 are found as part # Y55XR on our site. These are an updated version so they will be slightly longer but they will work the same as what came on your bike rack originally! The Replacement Wheel Strap # Y8820111 you referenced could potentially work but the "U" part of the strap is smaller than the ZipStrips because this is designed to secure smaller tires to a roof mounted bike rack as opposed to the frame of the bike...
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Will the Malone Hanger 3 Allow Me to Transport Kids Bikes on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler?
The Malone Hanger Spare Tire Carrier # MPG2147 will work on the spare tire of your daughter's 2021 Jeep Wrangler since the width of your factory spare tire is 9-1/2 inches wide. As far as bike frame adapters for the Malone Hanger, you will need adapter bars for your grandchildren's bikes. For those parts, I recommend the Swagman Deluxe Frame Adapter Bar # 64005 for each of the children's bikes. The adapter bar will give the bikes a straight, horizontal frame that is required to mount...
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What is the Difference Between the Malone Runway and the Malone Hanger for My 2021 Ford Bronco?
The Malone Runway Spare Tire Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # MPG2148 and the Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # MPG2147 are virtually the same rack. The only difference is that the Runway is 1.5 pounds heavier than the Hanger and the Hanger comes with anti-sway cradles to keep bikes from contacting each other during transport. Even though the anti-sway cradles are nice to have, I recommend going with the Runway because it is a more economical option. As far as spare-tire fitment,...
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Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack That is Rated For RV Use
The good news is that I have an alternate option that will work on RV's. But the reason the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount # HRSR1 is not rated for RV use is because that provides additional testing that is required. The movements and stress put on a bike rack are different behind an RV, versus a vehicle. Because of this, there are additional test that need to be performed and passed to be certified for use with an RV. The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare...
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Will Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack Fit 255/70R18 Tire on 2021 Ford Bronco
The Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # MPG2147 will fit on the 255/70R18 spare tire at the back of your 2021 Ford Bronco. The Malone rack is designed to fit 8" to 10-1/2" wide tires and your tire is 10" wide so it will just fit. Please not that if any of your bikes doesn't have a horizontal top tube or it's a kids bike then you might need to use an adapter bar like part # MPG2165 to get the bike to fit properly - this is the same case for any hanging-style bike rack.
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What Do I Need To Switch A Thule Spare Me Between 2 Jeep Wranglers
Yes, this will not be a problem at all. It is easy to remove the rack and you can move the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Dual Arms, part # TH963PRO, from one Jeep to the other. All you would need is an extra Replacement Mounting Plate for Thule Spare Me - Spare Tire Mounted Bike Carrier - Qty 1, part # 753-3532 and the correct adapter. Once you determine if you need the long adapter, part # 852-3305-001, or the short adapter, part # TH852-3482-001, you will have...
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Will the Malone Hanger Fit My 35 Inch Tires on My 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
The important dimension to determine whether the Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack for 3 Bikes # MPG2147 will fit your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the width of the spare tire. The Hanger is designed to fit spare tires with the width of 8 inches - 10-1/2 inches. In order to make sure the Hanger fits your spare, I recommend measuring the width of your tire before purchase.
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Carrying Kids Bikes On A 2022 Jeep Wrangler With The Malone Hanger Spare Tire Rack MPG2147
The Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack # MPG2147 is definitely a good option and is very popular among Jeep Wrangler owners. I do need to mention that this will only fit tires that are 8" to 10-1/2" wide, so you will want to double check that before deciding to go this way. With that out of the way, lets talk bikes. The # MPG2147 is rated up to 33 pounds per bike, which should not be an issue in your case, but the size of the frames may be. From outside to outside of the arms that will...
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Motorhome Bike Rack Availability
We do offer a range of bike carriers that are suitable for use on the back of a trailer and all can be seen on the provided link. We offer RV-approved racks for camper roof or hitch mounting, and also for attachment to a ladder, ball mount or to the bumper on a camper. None of these racks is designed to attach to a spare tire carrier however. The linked article will explain further. At the back of an RV or trailer the ride quality is much rougher than that of a passenger vehicle, it...
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Will 2021 Land Rover Defender Fit with Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack
The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO hasn't been test fit on a 2021 Land Rover Defender but it is supposed to fit tires up to 12.5" wide x 33" diameter and your 275/45R22 tires are 10.8" wide x 31.7" diameter so you'll be good to go! From what I'm seeing it looks like you need the long mounting bracket and the short standoff for this to fit properly. Please note to use an adapter bar # TH982XT for any bikes that don't have a horizontal top tube like what you see on a standard...
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Spare Tire Bike Rack For A 2022 Jeep Wrangler
Yes, we do have an option for your 2022 Jeep Wrangler! The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 will work perfect for you, will mount onto your spare tire, and is capable of carrying two 35-lb bikes. However, if you have a spare tire mounted backup camera, this carrier will not work. I have included a a review video for you to check out as well.
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Will the Hollywood Racks SR1 Fit a 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler with 285/70-17 Spare Tire
Yes, the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier part # HRSR1 will fit the 285/70-17 spare tire on your 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler as it works with tires up to 15" wide and the 285/70-17 spare tire you have is only 11.2" wide. The u-shaped bar you are referring to is adjustable from 7-3/4" to 13-1/2" which is what allows it to fit different width spare tires. For reference, I have attached a photo of this carrier used on a 265/70-17 spare tire which is only around an 1" smaller in width than...
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Yakima Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler with a 33x12.5R17LT Spare
Yes, your tire size of 33x12.5 R17LT is close to the standard size of 305/65R17. And the Yakima SpareRide bike rack # Y02599 includes two extensions, allowing it to fit wider tires. The width range tires that this rack will work on is 195 to 318, which your tire is within this range. This rack also requires a hole in the wheel that is larger than 1-3/16 inches, which yours has a diameter of 3 inches so it should be fine. As well as a distance of less than 6-1/2 inches from the mounting...
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What Spare-Tire Rack do You Recommend for My 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
For a great spare-tire bike rack for your 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, I recommend the Malone Hanger # MPG2147. With this rack, it is important to note that it will only fit spare tires that measure between 8 to 10-1/2 inches wide. If you have the standard sizes of 245/75-17 or 255/70-18, this rack will work great if you are looking for a 3-bike option If, by chance, you happen to have the size 285/70-17 or are looking for a 2-bike option, the only other spare-tire rack option that...
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Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Rav4 with Covered Spare Tire
Since your spare tire is covered the best option you would have for a bike rack for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 would be a hitch mounted rack. As long as you have a hitch like the Curt Hitch part # C13149 this would be a great option. A very popular bike rack with other Rav4 owners with covered spares is the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack part # S64670. Check out the review video for this rack that shows it being demoed on a very similar RAV4 as yours.
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How to Remove Yakima Y02599 SpareTime Bike Rack From Spare Tire Mounting Bracket Once Rusted
Your best bet would be to remove the spare temporarily from the vehicle, place the bracket flat on the ground so the shank is pointing upward and hit the bolt holes shown in the provided diagram with a spray lubricant like PB Blaster. Do this several times over the course of a few hours. Then, bolt the spare tire back on the vehicle with the bracket in place. Use a rubber mallet and tap all 4 sides of the mast sharply several times, working your way around. You'll want to hit it pretty...
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Spare Tire Bike Rack Solution for Wheel with 8 Lug Bolt Pattern
For a rear spare with a larger bolt pattern like yours the best spare mounted bike rack solution would be a Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 which is instead designed to fit around tires that are up to 15 inches width and does not use the bolt pattern at all.
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Will the Yakima SpareRide Work With the Factory Backup Camera on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler JLU
You can install a Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack - Spare Tire Mount - Folding Arms # Y02599 on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler JLU, but it's likely going to interfere with the backup camera. There are relocation kits available for this but I'm not sure that it would really work in this case. For that reason, I recommend going with a hitch mounted bike carrier like the Lets Go Aero NEO2 2-Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - # B01748 which will sit 12-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole. With...
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Bike Rack Recommendation for 2005 Honda CR-V
Best option for a budget friendly bike rack for your 2005 Honda CR-V would be the Hollywood Racks SR1 part # HRSR1. This is confirmed as a fit for the spare on your vehicle and would be a great way to carry up to 2 bikes. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review...
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Hollywood Racks SR1 Bike Rack Compatibility with 2020 Jeep Wrangler Sport S JL
The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount # HRSR1 will fit tires up to 15 inches wide. The backup camera will not be an issue with the rack fit as the straps are adjustable, however the view with bikes mounted will obviously be impacted. I reached out to my contact at Hollywood Racks to confirm it is compatible with both the backup camera and the tail light mounted behind and above the spare. You can see the tail light fit in the attached video at the 2:09 mark. I recommend...
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2019 Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Bike Rack Compatible with Back Up Camera
The issue with the newer Jeep backup camera is the location of the camera as well as obstructed views when the rack is installed. There really isn't a great spare tire mounted option to avoid this issue, but either the Malone Hanger Spare T3 OS - Spare Tire Mount - 3 Bike Carrier - Anti-Sway Cages - Safety Reflectors # MPG2147 or the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount # HRSR1 is the best option for view with bike rack loaded. These bike racks do have width restrictions...
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RV-Rated Bike Rack Recommendations for Winnebago Minnie RV
Bikes racks meant for use on the back of a trailer or RV are built extra-strong to handle the increased vertical and horizontal motion found at the back of such vehicles. Standard spare-tire-mount bike racks meant for cars, like the excellent Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599, can't be used on an RV or trailer but we do have plenty of RV-rated bike carriers that you can choose from by clicking on the linked page. Based on my review of photos of the Minnie Winnie 22R it appears the...
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Will Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier # Y02599 Allow Rear Glass to Open on 2007 Jeep Liberty
The rear glass of your 2007 Jeep Liberty would have no problem opening with the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier # Y02599 installed. If you check out the video I attached you will see that the rack sits pretty low in relation to the rear glass, and since the glass opens up and not out over the tire it would fit just fine.
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3-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2011 Toyota RAV4
In order to transport three bikes on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 I suggest a hitch-mount type carrier rather than a spare-tire-mount type such as the Thule # TH963PRO. that you referenced. Hitch mount racks will use the strongest part of the vehicle - its frame - to bear the weight of your carrier and loaded bikes, rather than the spare tire mount which is not really designed to carry too much more weight than that of the spare tire itself. If you still prefer a spare tire mount type I suggest...
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Rear Support Bar Dimension on Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Spare Tire Bike Carrier HRSR1
Hollywood Racks has confirmed that their SR1 2-Bike Spare Tire Bike Carrier # HRSR1 that you referenced has been determined to fit well on Jeep Wranglers that have the third brake light mounted near the spare tire. But I did go to our warehouse to measure the rear bar on the rack so you can check the fit for yourself. The thin rear bar that fits around the forward-facing side of the tire measures 1/4-inch thick and 1-inch tall. Please refer to the linked photo that provides this dimension.
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How to Move the Cradles on Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack to Attach Ski Carrier TH987XT
The best way to move the cradles backward or forward on the arms of the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, is to mount the carrier according to the installation details which I have linked for reference. Then remove the anti-sway cradle part that snaps on leaving just the cradles. Next, you will have to firmly grab a cradle and turn it back and forth while pushing or pulling it in the direction you want. The cradles are made to be difficult to adjust. The reason is that it prevents...
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Spare-Tire-Mount Bike Rack for Use on Rear of 2014 Aliner Scout Travel Trailer
Thank you for providing a photo of your Aliner's spare tire mount on its rear bumper. Any bike rack designed for use on the rear of a camper or trailer has to be specially built to withstand the forces encountered at the rear of such vehicles. Much in the same way that the last seat in a school bus or the last car in a roller coaster gets a rougher ride than those up front, any accessory item installed at the rear of a trailer will be subjected to strong lateral and vertical forces that...
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Thule Spare Me Rack on 2010 Rav4 with Back Up Camera
I spoke with the folks at Thule regarding the spare tire bike carrier you mentioned. They said the # TH963PRO would actually fit your vehicle, although installing the mounting plate would require the removal of the back-up camera, which you may find too inconvenient to deal with. Another option you may consider would be a hitch, like Curt Class lll, part # 13509 along with a hitch mounted bike carrier. If full access through the cargo door is not important I would recommend either...
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Can a Spare Tire Bike Rack be Used on a Travel Trailer
The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier part # HRSR1 will work on tires up to 15" wide. If you can tell me what size spare tire you have on your travel trailer then I would be glad to let you know if it falls within this range although it should because most spare tires for a trailer will not be near this wide. However, this bike rack is not intended for use on spare tires mounted on trailers so I cannot recommend you use this. Instead, you will want to take a look at the attached link...
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Would the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 fit 2013 Jeep Wrangler 2 Dr w 11 in Wide Spare
Yes it will, the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 that you referenced is designed to work on spares up to 15 inches in width so it should work well for you. The height of your tire would not be an issue. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out also.
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Best Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack for Over Sized Spare Tire
The Yakima SpareRide you referenced will fit spare tires up to P285 or 12-1/2 inches in width. The SpareRide offers the best chance of fitting your tire. This rack will not fit a spare tire mount with an 8-hole bolt pattern or hole-pattern diameter greater than 5-1/2. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck,...
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How Does the Lock Knob of the Thule Spare Me TH963PRO Work
The lock of the knob on the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO is designed to either allow you to actually loosen it (unlocked), or it will just spin freely (locked). What you described as locked down is actually unlocked. With it in the position spin the know counter-clockwise and it will release. Around the 1:35 mark of the video I attached the lock system is described.
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Will Hollywood Racks SR1 Fit 2019 Jeep Rubicon Spare Tire With Backup Camera
The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 will not affect the third brake light but if you have a back up camera that is mounted to the spare tire the rack will block the view of the back up camera when loaded. If you are okay with the bike rack blocking the camera's view then it will still work well for you if your tire section width is not wider then 15". It is a good idea to check that. The reason that the bottom bracket is riding on the rim and not the rubber portion of the...
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Bike Rack Recommendation for Rear of 2018 Travel Trailer Imagine by Grand Design
Not every bike rack we offer is rated for the rougher ride quality found at the rear of a travel trailer like your 2018 Imagine by Grand Design, but we do have some like the RV Bumper Bike Rack part # S80501 which would fit around the spare you have at the rear and attaches to the bumper. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
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Installation/Removal of the Surco BT300 On a Jeep Wrangler
The backing plate of the Surco Bike Rack part # BT300 that you referenced attaches to the rim by it sliding over the mounting plate for the wheel and then using the lug nuts that attach the wheel to the vehicle as a way to secure the wheel and the mounting plate to the vehicle. If you can loosen the bolts that hold the wheel to the vehicle it should remove. It is also possible that you are referring to the security bolt that holds the rack to the mounting plate. That would have been...
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Recommended 3-Bike Rack Options for 2010 Toyota RAV4
You have several options for bike carriers on your 2010 Toyota RAV4, spare-tire-mount racks like the Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO which limit you to 2-bikes (due to weight restrictions for the tire mount) or hitch mount racks which require a hitch receiver like # C13149, shown in the linked installation video. For three or more bikes you'll need to go the hitch route. Your RAV4 could have either a 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch hitch on it (please see the linked article) so you'll want to confirm...
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Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Forest River Highwall Pop Up Camper
To use a bike rack on your towable camper, you'll need to install a frame mounted trailer hitch receiver instead, like the Curt adjustable RV and camper hitch receiver # 13703, which fits trailers with frames between 22 and 72 inches. For a three bike rack, I recommend the Swagman Original # S64152-2 or for a 4 bike rack, I recommend the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476, both of which are approved to be used behind an RV or camper, like yours.
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What Bolt Patterns Does Yakima SpareRide Bike Carrier Mount To
The Yakima SpareRide bike rack, part # Y02599, mounts to either 5-lug or 6-lug spare wheels. The mounting plate that installs onto the spare tire holder under the spare tire has two positions it works in; one for 5 lugs and one for 6 lugs. Take a look at the picture I attached taken from the install details.
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Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for Jeep Wrangler with Offroad Oversize Tire
We had a customer come back and say they used the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Carrier # Y02599 on a 35x12.50R18 and it worked well for them.
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Allen Head Bolt That Holds Stem to Back Plate On the Yakima SpareRide Keeps Coming Loose
I spoke with Yakima and they do not have the size of the bolt that holds the stem to the back plate on the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack part # Y02599. I would check to make sure the weld nut inside the back plate is not damaged as this could be causing it to come loose. If it is you can replace it with the Replacement Back Plate for Yakima SpareTime Bike Carrier part # 8880578. If it is not damaged then I would just use some thread locker on the bolt, part # LT37420. If you do want...
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Tire Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Coachmen Mirada
The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 that you referenced is rated for use on an RV so as long as you don't mind having to load the bikes higher than you would if it was mounted on a car it would work well for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005...
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Troubleshooting Thule Spare Me Bike Rack that Won't Fit RAV4 Due to Spare Tire Flange
Sounds like you have the original version of the Thule Spare Me, part # TH963, which won't fit on your RAV4 because of the protruding flange on your spare tire mounting plate. The later versions of the Spare Me, TH963XT, TH963XTR and the current version, # TH963PRO provide a redesigned mounting plate that allow the rack to fit.. Thule redesigned that # 753-3532 mounting plate so it will fit your RAV4, so if you get the new mounting plate, it will allow you to use your rack on your 2012 RAV4.
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What is the Difference Between the Thule Spare Me XTR and PRO Spare Tire Mount Bike Carriers
What you have here are different generations of the same bike carrier, in this case the Thule Spare Me. The newest version is going to be the Pro, # TH963PRO. The previous generation was the XTR and it is no longer being made. So by all accounts the PRO is the better one since it is the newest and most up to date. For Thule part numbers start out usually just a number. Then the next generation will get an XT added on, followed by an XTR, and then a PRO as they make minor changes and...
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Best Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Comparison Thule Vs Yakima
The Thule Spare Me Bike rack part # TH963PRO and the Yakima Spare Tire part # Y02599 both do come with locks to secure the rack to your spare tire and cable locks to secure the bikes to the carrier. The biggest difference between the two and is only an advantage for some people is that the Yakima can fit on spare tires that are up to 12.5 inches wide whereas the Thule can only fit tires that are up to 10 inches wide. Aside from that the only actual feature that the Yakima has that the Thule...
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Will Yakima SpareRide Bike Rack Fit 35x12.50R20 Spare Tire on 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK
The 35x12.50R20 tire on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 12.5" wide so it just falls in the specs of the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599. Pretty much every bike rack I've ever seen has some sort of rise in the shank so you won't be able to open up your rear door. Because of this I recommend going with a swing-away option, like the RockyMounts BackStage # RKY10002. The BackStage measures 9-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack so you'll want...
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Would Marin Bikes Need Bike Frame Adapter to be Carried on Thule Spare Me
If you wanted to send me pictures of your Marin bikes I can take a look at and help determine if a bike adapter bar # UB01 would be needed with the Thule Spare Me 2 part # TH963PRO. I pulled up several models of the Marin Hybrid bikes and the ones with a non-horizontal top tube would need the # UB01 so I'd assume you'd need at least one adapter for the womens bike you have.
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Does the Surco Spare Tire 3 Bike Carrier Fit a 2001 Toyota RAV4
Yes. The Surco Spare Tire 3 Bike Carrier is a confirmed fit for your 2001 Toyota RAV4. I love that this rack comes with a built in lock for added security. If you'll be carrying any bikes with odd shaped frames like women's and kids bikes, you may need a frame adapter like the Swagman Deluxe # 64005 to carry those bikes on this rack. I've attached a video on how the frame adapter works.
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How Would an Alternative Frame Bike Mount to Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier on a Honda CR-V
For alternative frame bikes like your sons you would need to use an adapter bar, # HRBA-PRO. I have included a picture showing how it works. Basically one end clamps around the handlebar gooseneck, the other end around the seat post. This creates an artificial top tube to mount the bike on a hanging rack. This method creates a more level mount for the bike so you will not have one wheel dipping close to the ground.
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Troubleshooting Removing Cover from Thule Locking Cylinder Knob
Thanks for the photo and explanation of the issue. The plastic lock cylinder plug in the older model of the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO will likely require a you to carefully drill out the plug at this point. Use a small drill bit and gradually get larger as needed without going too deep to remove the plug. You will need to find a way to rotate the plug 90 degrees to release or completely drill it out so you can use the lock cylinder in its place. I've attached a video...
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Replacement Lock Cylinder W/Keys And Cable Lock For Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier
The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO comes with a key and lock cylinder to secure the bike rack to the vehicle, and also comes with a cable lock to secure the bike to the frame. If you need a replacement key and lock cylinder for the bike rack, you first need to remove the old one by using the Universal Change Key # 853-1251. Once your current lock cylinder is unlocked, insert this universal change key to remove the lock cylinder. You can then install your new lock cylinder Replacement...
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Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation that Has Offset to Allow for Off-Center Spare Wheel
The Yakima Spare Tire Bike Rack part # Y02599 does not have the ability to be offset so the better option then is the Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO which does have that ability. This is also a fit for a 2011 Toyota RAV4 like what you have as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment...
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Weight Capacity of Surco # BT300 Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack
According to Surco, their # BT300 spare tire mounted bike rack can handle three bikes weighing up to 35 lbs apiece for a total capacity of 105 lbs. I'm not aware of any vehicle manufacturer having a stated capacity for their spare tire holder. We've never heard of a factory installed spare tire mount on a vehicle failing because a spare tire mount bike rack was used, the rack should work just fine for you.
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Folding Down the Arms on the Thule Spare Me Bike Rack
I absolutely understand since I seem to have the worst luck with those bike rack knobs sometimes. You have to get the arms into the right position, but finding that sweet spot may be tricky. One time I realized that I was spinning the screw on the other side and wasn't actually loosening the knob. If you check on the inside of the arms, you might see the other end of the knob. Hold that in place while loosening the knob. Another trick I learned was to shift the arms around while rotating...
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Arms On Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Will Not Move
To move the arms you just need to push up on the spring loaded bolts to release the arms and swing them into place. That will move the arm up and allow you to move it freely back and forth. When you release the end of the arm with the nut and spring on it, the arm will not be able to move back and forth.
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 35 inch Tall Tire
I have a spare tire mounted bike rack recommendation that will work on the 35 inch tall spare of your vehicle, but the Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO won't work on tires taller than 32 inches. You should check out the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack part # Y02599. This rack can go on tire up to a 315 series width or 12.5 inch width. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes...
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How To Carry Bikes on a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Third Brake Light and Rear Camera
The Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier part # HRSR1 will fit your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara with a 255/75-18 Bridgestone Dueler A/T spare tire however, the third brake light would need to be removed as it would interfere with the rear support bar. If you do not want to remove the third brake light then I recommend the Hollywood Racks SR2 2-Bike Carrier part # HRSR2 however, the back up camera would need to be removed as it would interfere with the mounting bracket for the carrier. If...
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Recommended Bike Rack for 2006 Toyota RAV4 With a Spare Tire on the Back
I have three different brands of bike racks that will fit your 2006 Toyota RAV4 with a spare tire on the back. The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO is a hanging rack. A nice feature on this frame is that it comes with a bike and rack lock on it. The other brand of bike rack that we have that will fit on your RAV4 that I recommend is the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount, # HRSR1. The Spare Me Bike Rack doesn't include a lock for the bike(s) so you will want...
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What is the Blank Key Used for that Comes with the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack
The third key is actually a change key like # 853-1251 that you would use if you wanted to change the lock cylinders in the bike rack to match those on another Thule product that also uses the One Key System. It is not used for any other function on the rack.
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Comparing Thule Spare Me 2 and Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Racks for 2011 Toyota RAV4
The Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack part # Y02599 and Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack part # TH963PRO are both great options for a 2011 Toyota RAV4. They both have similar features such as an included locking cables and anti-sway cradles. I recommend the Thule Spare Me because it is made in the USA, is physically lighter at around 15 lbs, and it comes with adapters to fit a wider ranger of applications. They both however are super easy to use but the Thule Spare Me will be easier to get on and...
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Spare Tire Bike Rack that Can be Mounted Off-Center for a 2005 Honda CR-V
Surco Spare Tire 3-Bike Carrier # BT300 does not have the ability to be mounted off-center on your 2005 Honda CR-V. We do have 1 spare mounted bike rack that can be mounted off-center; take a look at the Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO. It can be set up so that it and your bikes are more centered behind the vehicle. But it only comes in a 2-bike model. To carry more than 2 bikes and have them centered behind the vehicle I recommend installing a trailer hitch, # 75690, and using a hitch mounted...
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Replacement Back Plate Recommendation for a Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599
We do carry a replacement back plate for the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599. For that you would want the part # 8880578.
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Troubleshooting Thule Spare Me Bike Rack Knob that Spins without Engaging
If the knob of the Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO will spin without tightening or loosening that means the lock mechanism is engaged and it needs to be unlock so that the knob engages the threads and will loosen. Try different key positions on the knob # 753-1908-04 to see if you can get it to engage properly.
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Spare Tire Bike Rack That Mounts to 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
There is absolutely a bike rack that mounts to the spare tire of your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, so long as you do not have the spare tire mounted backup camera on your Jeep; if you do have a backup camera in the spare tire there would not be a way to mount a bike rack. So if you don't have a camera, the bike rack that fits your '20 Wrangler Unlimited is the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount # HRSR1 which will give you a secure, simple way to take your bikes with...
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I Need Replacement Parts For My Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack.
Yakima changed the design of their SpareRide 2 # Y02599 a while back and now go with the "zip strips". So we no longer carry the rubber straps. We do have the replacement parts for the current design which also fit your older model. You could have just replaced the zip strip # 8880566, but they are no longer available, instead, you can replace the whole SuperCush Anti-Sway Cradle # 8880598.
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Purpose of Keys Included With Thule # TH963PRO Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack
The Thule Spare Me should have included three keys, two for the lock and one change key. The change key will have no 'teeth' on the key, and is used to remove the lock cylinder to replace it with another one. The lock keys should have numbers on them that match the numbers on lock cylinder.
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Replacement Parts for the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack
If you are looking for replacement parts for your Thule Spare Me, part # TH963PRO, we have them here. I don't know exactly which parts you need, so below is a list of parts: Replacement Washer - part # 951081654 Replacement Carriage Bolt - part # 915-0655-11 Replacement Mounting Carriage Bolt - # 915-0880-11 Replacement Long Mounting Bracket - part # 752-1425-002 If these are not the parts you need, let me know and I will find what you are looking for.
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Will the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 Rust Quickly
I checked our reviews for the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier # HRSR1 and we haven't had any feedback for it that indicated that rust was a problem. We've actually sold quite a few of these and have several reviews for the rack and rust wasn't mentioned at all. Even on the reviews for how the rack did after a year of use. I would not be inclined to think this would rust.
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Will Yakima SpareRide Spare Tire Mount Bike Carrier Fit a Jeep with 35x12.5 Spare Tire
Your 35x12.5 tires are the maximum width size that can be used with the Yakima SpareRide bike carrier # Y02599 (12.5). The carrier mount bolts to the spare tire mount so it would not come off once you have it installed unless you remove the spare tire to remove the carrier. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you.
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Solution for Knob on Thule Spare Me That Just Spins and Doesn't Remove Bike Rack
The lock is still locked if the knob just spins. You would need to turn the key the other direction. This will engage the knob to the threads and will allow the knob to loosen the rack.
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Bike Cover Compatible with Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Yakima Spare Tire Rack
There is not a specific cover for a Yakima spare tire bike rack like # Y02599, but there are a couple of options that would work well if you are willing to put a hole in the cover where the bike rack shank meets your rack. You can use the Swagman 2 Bike Bag for Trailer Hitch Bike Racks # S24FR. This will work well in all seasons and will help protect in wind, rain, and other conditions. It has straps to secure and fit your bikes well to mitigate any issues and is compatible with the...
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Will Thule Spare Me Fit a 35 Inch Tire on a 2007 Jeep Wrangler
Technically, as long as the 35 inch spare tire on your Jeep is no more than 12.5 inches wide (P315 series), the Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO will fit just fine. You'll just need to use the provided long mount bracket and long standoff extension. I've attached a review submitted by another customer who confirmed it worked great with the 35 inch spare on his Jeep Wrangler as well. Don't forget to pick up a bike adapter bar # TH982XT if you plan on carrying bikes that don't have a straight...
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2015 Ford Transit Connect Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation
The Surco Spare Tire 3-Bike Carrier # BT300 is listed as fitting pretty much every spare tire so it should be good to fit your 215/55R16 on your 2015 Ford Transit Connect - Surco doesn't have any specs when it comes to fitment. If you're wanting something that is a little more of a definite fit then I recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO which fits tires up to 12-1/2" wide with up to 4" left or right offset. Your tire is only 8-1/2" wide so we know it is compatible.
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Recommended Large Tire Adapter for Thule Spare Me Bike Rack on Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
If you're really close you can just use the Long Standoff Extension Adapter item # 852-3305-001 for your Thule Spare Me or Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack item # TH963PRO. It works for both bike racks whether you have the single or the double. This one is 2" long. If you already have this adapter and you're still short you'll need the Replacement Long Mounting Bracket for Thule Spare Me Bike Carrier item # 752-1425-002.
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Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2003 Honda CR-V
Since you have an offset spare on your 2003 Honda CR-V you would want to go with a Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO that comes with an offset adapter to accommodate this. Otherwise the # BT300 would carry your bikes off-center. The RAV4 in the video I attached for the Spare Me uses an offset spare as well so it would be a similar install.
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Should a Bike Frame Adapter Bar Be Used When Carrying a Trek MTB XCaliber on a Hanging Bike Rack
I took a look at your bike and it has a cross tube that does angle down quite a bit so I think your best option would be to use a frame adapter bar like part # UB01 when carrying it on the Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO. If your vehicle sits pretty high off the ground you could probably get by without the adapter but the front wheel would sit much lower than the rear. Aside from potential ground clearance issues this can also make loading additional bikes on the rack more difficult.
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Original Version of Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Isn't Fitting on 2007 Toyota RAV4
The mounting bracket you show in the photo indicates that you have the original version of the Thule Spare Me, part # TH963, which won't fit on your RAV4 because of the protruding flange on your spare tire mounting plate. The later versions of the Spare Me, TH963XT, TH963XTR and the current version, # TH963PRO provide a redesigned mounting plate that allow the rack to fit.. Thule redesigned that # 753-3532 mounting plate so it will fit your RAV4, so if you get the new mounting plate,...
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Ski and Snowboard Carrier Adapter for Use with the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount 2-Bike Carrier
After speaking with my contact at Thule, he verified that you are correct, the Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, is a new redesign and was made taller, which will not allow for the use of the 987XT Ski and Snowboard Carrier Adapter. For the TH963PRO you can use the Thule Tram Ski and Snowboard Carrier Adapter, # TH9033, which includes a specific bolt to attach to the Spare Me bike rack.
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Will the Hollywood Racks SR1 Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2005 Honda CR-V
I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Hollywood Racks SR1, # HRSR1, to take an important measurement for you. The rear steel bar on the rack, the one that would be between the back of the spare and the vehicle, is only 1/4 inches thick. Based on your measurements this should not be a problem. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. I do not recommend having a cover on the tire when the rack is installed. This can affect the fit and grip of the bike rack and...
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Dimensions Of Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack
I reached out to my contact at Yakima regarding the dimensions of the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599 you referenced. The Yakima # Y02599 measures 40" tall x 19" deep x 13-1/2" wide as shown in the included diagram, and is designed to work on vehicles with factory mounted rear tires that are between 7-11/16" - 12-1/2" wide. The rack can support two bikes weighing up to 35lbs each, and weighs in at 29lbs. I included a video of the Yakima # Y02599 for you to take a look at.
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Replacement Stay Put Cradle Recommendation for Thule Spare Me
I checked with Thule and the correct frame cradles to use on a Thule Spare Me part TH963XTR is the part # 853-5829. The anti-sway cage needed is part # 753-3530 and the strap part # 852-3006-001.
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Thule Bike Rack Cradles are Sliding While Driving
It sounds like the cradles have worn down enough to slide on the arms. What you can try is to spray some hair spray where you want the cradles to stay then slide them into place. The hairspray will initially act as a lubricant but once it dries it will become tacky and hold the cradles in place better. If that doesn't work and you don't want to replace the cradles, see link, you can try to fatten up the arms by wrapping some electrical tape around the bars so they are thicker.
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2004 Honda CR-V with Offset Spare
We have one spare tire mounted bike rack that fits offset spares at the back of a vehicle like your 2004 Honda CR-V. For that we have the Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO which would work well. I wouldn't recommend a spare mounted bike rack for a vehicle that wasn't capable of an offset on a vehicle with an offset spare.
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Bike Rack to Use on Forest River Salem Travel Trailer
I've linked an article to help you determine the bolt pattern of your spare tire. However, the Surco Bike Carrier # BT300 is not designed to be used on the back of a trailer or motorhome. There is a lot more movement back there then there is on a vehicle so the bike rack suffers a lot more stress. Unfortunately, none of our spare tire racks can be used on the back of an RV or trailer. I've attached a link to all of the racks we carry that can.
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack # HRSR1 For 2000 Honda CR-V
We do offer bike racks that work for your 2000 Honda CR-V. These racks mount to the spare tire, and would be the least expensive choice when choosing a bike carrier. I have attached a link to our product page for spare tire mounted bike racks for your 2000 Honda CR-V. I would recommend the Hollywood Racks SR1 2-Bike Carrier, part # HRSR1. Since your photo shows the spare tire is off center, this rack may be a good choice. You can adjust the arm support bar so that the bike is mounted...
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Spare Tire Bike Rack for Use on Rear Spare Tire Carrier on Forest River Pop-Up Camper
We do offer a range of bike carriers that are suitable for use on the back of a trailer and all can be seen on the provided link. We offer RV-approved racks for camper roof or hitch mounting, and also for attachment to a ladder, ball mount or to the bumper on a camper. None of these racks is designed to attach to a spare tire carrier however. The linked article will explain further. An accessory such as a bike carrier that is to be used on the back of a trailer or motor home must be...
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Will Bike Adapter Bar Be Needed with Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack TH963PRO on 2006 Honda CR-V
Thule's Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO is a great choice for your 2006 Honda CR-V. This spare-tire-mount rack provides a 75-lb carrying capacity and includes a lock system to safeguard the rack and your loaded bikes. The Spare Me's arms are spaced fairly widely at 17-1/2-inches outside-to-outside. If your ladyfriend's bike frame will not fit well on this arm spacing to provide safe ground clearance you can simply add the Ubar bike adapter bar # UB01 from Kuat. This attaches between...
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation that Can Mount on an Offset for Non-Centered Spare Tire
Since you need an offset spare tire mounted bike rack the Thule Spare Me part # TH963PRO would be the correct rack as the Yakima can not offset mount like the Thule can.
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Will Adapter Bar Be Needed to Transport Electra Townie Step-Through Bike on Yakima SpareRide
Yes, the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599 will work well to carry your Electra Townie step-through-frame bike if you use an adapter bar. Although this rack is designed with closely-spaced arms that reduce the needs for adapter bars with some bikes, step-through frames typically do still need one, such as the high-value # UB01 from Kuat. All such adapters are shown on the linked page. I suggest selecting the shortest one that will fit your bike as this tends to improve its rigidity...
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Yakima SpareRide vs Spare Time Spare Bike Rack Comparison for 2015 Jeep Wrangler
The Yakima SpareRide part # Y02599 is basically the next generation of spare tire bike rack from Yakima. They discontinued the SpareTime and replaced it with this. The racks are still pretty similar but the SpareRide got upgraded bike frame cradles that can be adjusted and has zip straps for securing the bikes to the cradles instead of the rubber straps. Also there is an upgraded way fro lowering the arms of the rack that make it a bit easier. I attached a review video for this rack...
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Replacement Mounting Brackets and Standoffs for Thule Spare Me Pro Spare Tire Bike Rack
I have everything you need for your Thule Spare Me Pro 963 Spare Tire Bike Rack which I have attached for you below. Please let me know if you need any other replacement parts. Short Mounting Bracket - part # 752-142-5001 Long Mounting Bracket - part # 752-1425-002 Short Standoff Extension - part # TH852-3482-001 Long Standoff Extension - part # 852-3305-001
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Will the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Toyota RAV4
The Spare Me bike rack that you looked at must have been an older model. The newer versions, like # TH963PRO, will fit the 2009 Toyota RAV4. You would need to use the new mounting plate, # 753-3532, to get an old version of the Spare Me to fit. I have also included a link to the instructions for you to view.
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Will Hollywood Rack Spare Tire Bike Rack HRSR2 Fit 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited with Rear Camera
Everything I found on the backup camera for a 2018 Jeep Wragnler JL shows that it is in the spare tire at the rear of the vehicle. If you install a spare tire mounted bike rack you will at least partially obscure the view of the camera. To what degree it's hard to say, but without bikes installed you'd probably still have a decent view behind you.
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How to Remove Yakima SpareRide Bike Rack
The Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599 will be removed in the same manner it was installed. As you can see by the cut out of the linked directions I added you can see that it uses a mounting bracket and tongue. You'll need to remove the locking knob by unthreading it, then remove the mast, then the spare tire and then the mounting bracket. Those steps will completely remove the SpareRide from your vehicle.
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Can the Yakima SpareRide Bike Rack be Used on an RV Spare Tire
While the Yakima SpareRide # Y02599 cannot be used on an RV spare tire there are other racks that you can use. However, none of the compatible racks mount to the spare tire itself but if your RV has a 4 to 4-1/2 inch square steel bumper then you could use the Swagman Around the Spare Deluxe rack # S80501. The bumper would also need to be rated for the combined weight of the rack (about 10 pounds) and the bikes. If your RV does not have the proper kind of bumper then you could install...
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Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for Carrying 2 Bikes on a FJ Cruiser
To choose a compatible rack, you would need to measure the distance between the hitch pin hole in your receiver and the furthest rearward portion of your spare tire, as shown in the photo I edited and the help article I have linked you to. You would then choose a rack whose hitch pin hole to closest portion of the rack dimension is greater than the measurement you took. For instance, when we installed a Draw-Tite # 75461 or a Hidden Hitch # 87412 on a FJ Crusier, we found that this distance...
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Can Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack be Adjusted for Offset Spare Tire
I do have a solution for you, however the Yakima SpareRide 2 Bike Rack # Y02599 cannot be adjusted for offset spare tires. The customer image referred to in your question shows an older model of this bike rack. I recommend looking at the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO. This carrier will hold up to 2 bikes at 35 pounds each and is designed to fit any vehicle with factory rear-mounted spare tires. The rack can be repositioned to center your bikes on vehicles like yours with offset...
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Whats The Best Bike Rack That Mounts Onto A Spare Tire
The Rhino-Rack 2 Bike carrier # RR64QH will work for you if your spare tire is up to 33 inch diameter x 12-1/2 inches wide. This rack can carry 2 bikes, and can carry up to 33 pounds per bike. The rack itself weighs 12 pounds.
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Will The Malone Hanger Spare Tire Bike Rack Fit My 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
This all comes down to how wide your spare tire is. If your spare tire width on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is between 8 and 10-1/2 inches then you will be able to use the Malone Spare Tire Bike Carrier # MPG2147. Another option you have is getting this hitch receiver # e98856 which is SUPER simple to install. You can then use the Swagman Trailhead 3 # S63365 but you may need to get a hitch extender # C45791. This will cut your hitches capacity in half but since the Trailhead is only...
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Tire Size Compatibility of Hollywood Racks HRSR1 2-Bike Spare-Tire-Mount Carrier
The Hollywood Racks # HRSR1 2-Bike Spare-Tire-Mount Carrier will fit on spare tires up to 15-inches wide. Since this rack primarily sits on top of the spare its diameter does not really matter. But you'll want to check that the full width of your off-road tires will fit within the 15-inch space available.
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Does Thule Spare Me 2 Spare Bike Rack Fit 2012 Toyota RAV4
Make sure that the surface you are pushing the measuring tape up against is the plate that the spare tire mounts to. It may be that you are measuring up to the rear door of the vehicle and missing the plate. Thule does list the Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO as a fit for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 and they are normally very thorough about test fitting vehicles so I would be shocked if this didn't fit. Especially since you said you have the stock sized spare. If you are getting 9" you...
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