Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2006 Jeep Liberty - Video
Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler - Video
Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 1999 Jeep Wrangler - Video
Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Video

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2009 Toyota RAV4 - Video
Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2003 Toyota RAV4 - Video

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Thule Spare Tire Bike Racks - TH963PRO

Put your spare tire to work - carry 2 bikes of different sizes and styles with the Thule Spare Me. This spare-tire-mounted rack has dual arms with anti-sway cradles for ultimate bike stability and a locking knob that secures the rack to your vehicle.

Features:

• Spare-tire-mounted rack carriers 2 bikes on the back of your vehicle
  • Adjusts to center your bikes on vehicles with off-center spare tires
• Stay-Put anti-sway cradles with rubber straps hold bikes firmly in place on the carrier
  • No-Sway Cage accessories eliminate bike-to-bike contact during transport
  • Rotating, sliding cradles adjust along arms for perfect bike positioning
• Dual arms provide excellent bike support
  • Conveniently fold down when the rack is not in use
  • Minimize the need for bike adapter bars
• Mounting plate designed to fit most spare-tire lug nut patterns
• 2 Mounting-plate extensions let you mount the rack to regular and oversize spare tires
• Hand knob with Thule One-Key System lock secures rack to the adapter plate
• Integrated cable lock with One-Key System lock secures your bikes to the rack
• Versatile rack can be repositioned to center your bikes on offset spare tires
• Load strap reduces movement of handlebars and wheels while bikes are on the rack
• Rubber spacers cushion the bike rack against the spare tire
• Heavy-duty steel tubing and hard plastic components ensure durability
• Made in USA

Specs:

• Carrying capacity: 2 bikes
• Weight capacity: 75 lbs
• Distance from the adapter plate to the back of the carrier: 5-1/4"
• Measures 16" inside arm to inside arm
• Tire applications:
  • Widths: up to 10"
  • Diameters: up to 32"
• Not designed for use on the back of trailers
• Limited lifetime warranty

Note: Fits all current OEM rear-mounted spare tire combinations except if the vehicle has a spare-tire-mounted backup camera.

963PRO Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount

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Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2006 Jeep Liberty

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 1999 Jeep Wrangler

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2009 Toyota RAV4

Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Review - 2003 Toyota RAV4

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Ask the Experts about this Thule Spare Tire Bike Racks

• Will The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, Fit On A Spare Tire On A Trailer
  
• The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, is not designed for use on the back of trailers. The reason is that the bike rack is subjected to more jarring and rattling on the back of a trailer spare, which would put more stress on the bike rack then what it was designed for. If you have a 4 inch to 4-1/2 inch square, continuous weld bumper on your RV you could use the Swagman RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack, # S80500. It will not work on aluminum or spot welded bumpers. This bike rack is designed to
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier Fit on a 2008 Jeep Sahara Wrangler
  
• According to our friends at Thule, the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO will fit your vehicle if you are using the OEM spare tire.. If you will be carrying womens, childrens or alternative frame bikes I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, in order to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video showing how the adapter works.
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• Spare Tire Bike Rack Compatability On a 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport
  
• The only way to be sure a spare tire bike rack will fit is to measure from the back side of the wheel on your spare to the farthest out part of the spare tire. Lay a straight edge or a 2x4 on both sides of the tire and measure to the closest side of the 2x4 from the back side of the wheel and you will have the measurement needed to determine if a spare tire mounted bike rack will work. According to the manufacturer, the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, item # TH963PRO, will fit your vehicle if
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack it a 1996 RAV4
  
• The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount, item # TH963PRO, is the correct spare tire mounted bike rack for your 1996 Toyota Rav4. This rack has been newly designed to fit many more vehicles than the older version, which will not work on the Toyota Rav4. The issue with the Rav4 is that there is a flange that interferes with the mount on the older TH963XT. The new # TH963PRO is designed with the flange accounted for.
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• Recommendation for a Spare Tire Bike Rack on a 2009 Toyota Rav4
  
• The spare tire bike rack that I would recommend for your 2009 Toyota Rav4 is the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount, item # TH963PRO. This rack is designed to fit your vehicle as long as the original spare tire is in place or, if a larger spare has been added, the measurement from the back of the wheel, where it sets against the spare tire mount, is 5-1/4 inches or less. The old TH963 rack will not work on the 2009 Rav4 but the newer # TH963PRO is newly designed to work on your SUV
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, Fit a 2003 Toyota RAV4
  
• Yes, the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount, # TH963PRO, will fit your 2003 Toyota RAV4, as long as you have the stock spare tire on the back of the vehicle. If you do not have the stock spare, as long as the spare tire is 10 inches or less wide, and 32 inches or less in diameter, the rack will fit.
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• Will the Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO Fit on the 2004 Honda CRV
  
• I checked with Thule and the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount 2 Bike Carrier, item # TH963PRO will fit on your 2004 Honda CRV as long as your spare tire is the original size. If you have added a larger spare wheel and tire combination on your vehicle you will need to measure from the back of the wheel where it sets against the spare tire mount to the farthest out part of the spare tire. If that measurement is 5-1/4 inches or less the the TH963PRO will work on your vehicle. You may need a Th
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• Will Thule Spare Me 2 TH963PRO Fit a 2006 Toyota RAV 4
  
• I double checked the Thule fit guide, and the Thule Spare Me 2 TH963PRO will fit your 2006 Toyota RAV 4.
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• Will Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack Part TH963PRO fit a 2010 Honda CR-V
  
• I double checked with the Thule Fit Guide, and the Thule Spare Me, part # TH963PRO will fit your 2000 Honda CR-V.
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• Can I Use the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Spare Tire Carrier to Haul 2 Ladies Beach Cruisers
  
• The maximum weight capacity of this rack is 75 pounds. If the two bikes total more than 75 pounds, this rack will not be able to support them. Depending on the shape of the frame, you may also need bike frame adapters like part # TH982XT to carry the bikes level. If they bikes are too heavy, write back and we can explore some other options.
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• Fit of Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Part TH963PRO on 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  
• According to our friends at Thule, the Spare Me Spare Tire Mounted 2 Bike Carrier will fit your 2004 Land Rover Freelander as long as you are using the original equipment tire size.
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount, # TH963PRO Fit a 2006 Honda CR-V
  
• Yes, the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount with Integrated Cable Lock, # TH963PRO, will fit the 2006 Honda CR-V as long as the rear mounted spare tire is the original factory sized tire from the manufacturer. If you have added a larger aftermarket spare tire and wheel on your vehicle you will need to measure from the back of the wheel where it rests against the spare tire mount to the farthest out part of the spare tire. If the measurement is 5-1/4 inches or less then the carri
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• Will the Thule Spare Me TH963PRO fit a 2004 Toyota Rav4
  
• It might depend on how much earlier the answer came from the Rep. Not too long ago Thule re-designed the Spare Me rack. Formerly it was part TH963, after the re-design it became part TH963PRO. There were fit issues with certain Rav4 models that were to be fixed. It is also possible that the Rep was not aware of the changes. I checked with both the paper copy of the Thule Fit Guide as well as the guide on their site. The TH963PRO Spare Me will fit your 2004 Toyota Rav4. I spoke with one of my
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• Will The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, Fit On A 2007 Toyota RAV4
  
• The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, will fit on your 2007 Toyota RAV4 as long as you have the original factory size spare tire on the vehicle. It has a weight capacity of 75 lbs. and the dual arms can fold down when not being used. It also comes with a locking knob that will lock the rack to the vehicle. If you are going to be carrying womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT
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• Will Thule Ski and Snowboard Rack # TH987XT Mount To The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO
  
• Yes , the Thule Ski and Snowboard Rack, part # TH987XT, will mount to the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH963PRO. The ski rack will attach to the bike rack arms of the Spare Me bike carrier, just like it is shown in the attached video review of the ski rack. The only difference is where the ski rack attaches to the bottom of the bike rack. The ski rack uses a U-bolt to attach to the upright bar on a hitch mounted bike rack. When using the ski rack on the Spare Me bike carrier it will use
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• Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO Fit a 2007 Toyota RAV4
  
• There was a fit issue regarding the original design of the Thule Spare Me spare tire mount bike rack but they fixed the issue in subsequent models ending in XT and XTR. The newest version, # TH963PRO, is listed as a fit for your 2007 Toyota RAV4 provided that it does not have a spare tire mounted back up camera. I spoke with my contact at Thule to verify this information and she confirmed that the TH963PRO will fit your vehicle. I have included a link to the installation details for you to v
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for Use with a Pop Up Camper Trailer
  
• There are only a few bike racks that are rated for use behind a trailer. I have included a link to the options for you to view. You will either need to have a 4 inch continuous welded steel bumper, a ladder at the back of your trailer, or a hitch to use most of them. The exception is the Swagman Pop-Up Mighty Rack, # S80550. This rack attaches to the top of your pop up camper and can handle up to 4 bikes. I have included links to the installation details and a video review of this rack for y
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• Will the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack # TH963PRO Fit a 2011 Toyota RAV4
  
• The Thule Spare Me Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, went through 4 generations. The 963 was first. This original design excluded some vehicles because of the size of the spare tire or how it was mounted to the car. The issue was resolved with the new mounting plate, # 753-3532, in the 963XT. So from that point on, all the racks would get the new mounting plate. The TH963XTR was the newest generation and it has several upgrades but retains the same mounting plate and now we have the TH963PRO. Thule stat
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• Will The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO Fit My 2008 Toyota Rav4
  
• Yes, the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, will fit your 2007 Toyota RAV4 as long as you have the factory spare tire size and do not have a spare mounted backup camera. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bicycles, I would recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT. This bar will allow you to carry these types of bikes level on the Thule Spare Me 2 bike rack. The Thule Spare Me would work well to carry your bikes across the country. I would
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• Spare Tire Bike Rack for a 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara
  
• According to Thule, the Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, will fit the 1999 to 2005 and 2007 to 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Another possible option is the Yakima SpareTime Bike Rack, # Y02598. To know if the Yakima SpareTime 2 will fit on your vehicle you will need to take two measurements. The diameter of the hole in the center of your spare tire wheel will need to be greater than 1-3/16 inches and the distance from the back of the wheel, where the mounting plate will bolt u
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