Expert Answers about Spare Tire Bike Racks

Will the Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Yakima SpareTime spare tire mount bike rack, # Y02598, includes two extensions which allow it to fit various tire sizes. As long as the spare tire on your 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has a width of P195 to P318, the bike rack will fit. The width will be the first part of the tire size number on the sidewall of the spare. It looks like the 2006 Grand Vitara uses either a 225/65-17 or 225/70-16 tire size so either one is compatible with the SpareTime bike rack. If you will be carrying any b
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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 could c
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Will the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Toyota RAV4
We have installed the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO, with the updated mounting plate on a 2009 Toyota RAV4. I have included a link to a video for you showing it. If you have the original Spare Me 963 bike rack then you would just need the new mounting plate # 753-3532 and that will be all you need to fit the rack to your 2009 RAV4.
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What Options for Spare Tire Mounted Bike Carriers for 2008 Toyota RAV4
Yakima offers their SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, part # Y02598, which is a premium-quality dual-arm 2-bike carrier. This items weighs 20 lbs and can hold up to 2 bikes of 35 lbs each. It includes locks and keys to secure the carrier to your spare and to secure the bikes to the carrier. It also includes extensions to allow use on wide spare tires. It works with most spare tire mounts with a hole-pattern diameter up to 5-1/2 inches, but will not work with 8-bolt spare tires. It folds when not in use.
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Options for Carrying 3 Bikes on a 2007 Toyota RAV4
We do have some options that will allow you to carry 3 bikes on your 2007 Toyota RAV4, however, we do not carry a 3 bike spare tire mounted bike rack that is compatible with your vehicle. There are a couple options that will allow you to carry 3 bikes. One option is to use a 2 bike spare tire mounted carrier like the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, and using a roof mounted bike rack for the third bike. I have attached a demonstration video of this bike rack on a 2009 RAV4 for you to
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Will the SportRack 3 Spare Tire Bike Rack Hold 2 La Jolla Womens Cruiser Bikes on a 2001 Toyota RAV4
I spoke with my contact at SportRack and verified that the SportRack 3 Spare Tire Bike Rack, # A30813STL, will fit on your 2001 Toyota RAV4. I did some research on your La Jolla womens cruiser bikes and, depending on the style of the frames, I believe a bike adapter bar may be required to carry your bikes on a hanging style bike rack. This bike rack can hold bikes with frames up to 2-1/2 inches in diameter. I noticed that the frames on some La Jolla womens bikes are pretty tall. If they are
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Can the Spare Tire Mount and Door on a Hummer H3 Handle the Weight of a Loaded Spare Tire Bike Rack
First, to determine if the Sportrack spare tire mount bike rack # A30813STL will fit your Hummer, you will need to take some measurements. Measure from the back of your lug nut holes on the spare tire to the furthest out point on the tire. If this measurement is 4-1/4 inches or less, and the center hole in the wheel is 2 inches in diameter or larger, then you will be able to use this bike rack. If you look at where the spare tire mounts, there may be a weight capacity listed. This information
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Swagman Titan Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 FJ Cruiser
The Swagman Titan 3 bike rack # S63405 is an excellent choice for a bike rack that has many of the features as some of the more expensive racks. For the money I think it is one of the best racks we offer and I believe it would work very well for you. I already checked and you should have plenty of hitch-to-bumper clearance for this rack to fit on your vehicle as well. I attached a review video for you to check out also. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes that
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Would a Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier fit a RAV4 with 18 inch Wheels
The Thule Spare Me 2-Bike Carrier # TH963PRO that you referenced is designed to work on tires up to 10 inches in width. The tires on your wheels should be much skinnier and should not be a problem at all. Without knowing what year vehicle you have though I cannot really confirm this, but tires are rarely wider than 10 inches so this should not be a problem. Your tire size should be listed on the side of your tire. It should look similar to this: 205/75-R15 The first number is the width
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Trailer Hitch or Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Jeep Wrangler
You will not be able to make the bike rack fit the spare tire on your 2013 Jeep Wrangler if it is a hitch mount bike rack. I recommend using a trailer hitch and using your existing set up. Trailer hitch # 75515 has an extended receiver that will allow for better clearance between the bike rack and spare tire. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation. The other option would be to use the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO, instead of the bike r
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Spare Tire-Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations For 2000 Jeep Wrangler
For your 2000 Jeep Wrangler, I recommend the Yakima SpareTime 2-Bike Tire-Mounted Carrier # Y02598. It will fit most wheel lug bolt patterns except an 8-hole pattern or a pattern diameter greater than 5-1/2 inches. It has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike and its anti-sway cradles prevent bike-to-bike contact while traveling. I have provided a link to a video showing the installation of this product on a 1999 Jeep Wrangler. While a different model year than your Jeep, the installation is
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Will the Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Toyota RAV4
The Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598, will fit the following tire sizes: P195 width to 12.5 inch width. The P195 has a width of 7.683 inches when converter from millimeters to inches. It looks like the tire size options for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 do all fit within the range of the SpareTime and since you do not have the backup camera the rack should fit nicely. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame tube that does straight across you will need to use an adapter # Y02531 to car
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Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2000 Honda CR-V
First, the adapter bars like # Y02531, would only be needed if the top frame bar on the bike does not go straight across or has an elliptical shape. I have included a link to a video that shows how it works. The Yakima SpareTime bike rack will fit your 2000 Honda CR-V if the tire size is between P195mm and 12.5 inch width. The cradles on the SpareTime are fixed and you may find that they are too close for some bikes. What I recommend is the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO. This rack will fit yo
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Spare-Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for 2004 Honda CR-V
Based on the criteria you have provided, I recommend the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier Spare-Tire Mounted Bike Rack # Y02598. It mounts to most wheel lug bolt patterns and has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike. It will not fit a spare tire mount with an 8-holt bolt pattern or hole-pattern diameter greater than 5-1/2 inches. It also features anti-sway cradles that prevent bike-to-bike contact during transport and secures the bikes in place with rubber straps. I have provided links to a v
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Replacement Spare Tire Mount for Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
The original Thule 963 Spare Me bike carrier did not work on the 2006 to 2010 Toyota RAV4 because of mounting limitations with the original mounting plate like you have said. The Thule Replacement Mounting Plate, # 753-3532, is the replacement plate that is needed in order for the older Thule 963 Spare Me bike carrier to be used on your 2007 Toyota RAV4 with factory spare tire. The newer Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carriert, # TH963PRO, includes the newer replacement plate which allows this bike
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Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler
For your 2012 Jeep Wrangler, there are a number of bike rack possibilities. A hitch-mounted option for your Jeep is the Thule Helium Aluminum Bike Carrier # TH970XT. The Thule Helium features easy installation and removal and is half the weight of most racks at 21 lbs. It also has an anti-rattle feature built into the shank. I have provided links to the instructions for the proper installation of this product and a video of this rack being installed on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. If you are using a
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Availability of Bike Rack For 2012 Toyota RAV4 Without a Trailer Hitch
The other ways to carry bikes on your 2012 Toyota RAV4, besides using a hitch, is to use a roof bike rack or to use a spare tire bike rack. If you have a spare tire cover, it would have to be removed to install the bike rack. The spare tire bike rack will not work if your vehicle has a spare tire mounted backup camera installed on it. For a spare tire carrier I would recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH963PRO, or the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, part # Y02598. Both of t
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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 Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack fit a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
We know that the Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598, fits the 2012 Jeep Wrangler with stock spare tire size so if nothing has changed between 2012 and 2013 it should not be a problem. I have linked a video for you to view. Otherwise you will need to measure to be sure. 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 up to the wheel, to the farthest out part of the sp
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Taking some simple measurements will allow you to determine for certain if the SportRack spare tire mount bike rack will fit your 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Take the measurement from the back of your lug nut holes to the furthest out point on the tire. If this measurement is 4-1/4 inches or less, then you would be able to use the # A30813STL bike rack. A rack that is listed as a fit for the vehicle is the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top
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Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack for a 2011 Toyota RAV4 with Class II Trailer Hitch
The first thing you are going to want to do is measure from the center of the hitch pin hole back to the distance required to clear the spare tire. The bike rack that you choose will need to extend further out than the measurement you come up with. The rack you mentioned, # S64101, is designed to mount on a bumper with a ball hole. For a Class II trailer hitch like you have I recommend the Pro Series rack # 63123. This rack has a measurement of 11-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin
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Recommendation For Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack on 2007 Toyota RAV4
For your 2007 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount With Integrated Cable Lock # TH963PRO, as the Hollywood Racks SR2 2 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount #HRSR2 will not fit your vehicle. I have linked to an instruction guide for the proper installation of this item as well as a review video. If your vehicle has a tire-mounted back-up camera, the Thule Bike Carrier will not fit. While we do not have an installation video for the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carri
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Will Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO Fit 1999 Nissan Pathfinder With Factory Spare Tire
The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier - Spare Tire Mount with Integrated Cable Lock # TH963PRO will fit on your 1999 Nissan Pathfinder 4 door with a factory spare tire. If you plan to transport womens bikes or bikes without a horizontal bar, I recommend the Thule Adapter Bar # TH982XT. This product provides the horizontal bar for level hauling of alternatively-shaped bikes and increases ground clearance.
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Are Bike Rack Arms Removable on Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO for 2004 Honda CR-V
The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO has rack arms that fold down vertically and parallel with the back of your 2004 Honda CR-V. However, the arms are not intended for complete separation from the primary bike frame unit. 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. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal
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Will the Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Jeep Wrangler
The Yakima SpareTime bike rack, # Y02598, does indeed fit a 2012 Jeep Wrangler provided you have the factory sized spare tire. I have included a link to a video that shows the rack being installed on a 2012 model. The SpareTime was introduced in 2010 and has not had any changes. Yakima has had other spare tire mount racks in the past and the one you have could be one of those.
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Recommendation For Spare Tire Carrier on 2010 Toyota RAV4
I have three spare tire bike carriers that will fit on the back of your 2010 Toyota RAV4. They are all designed to carry 2 bikes. The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH963PRO, the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, part # Y02598, and the Swagman XP Spare Tire Bike Rack, part # S64920, will all fit your RAV4. Our two most popular spare tire bike racks would be the Thule bike rack or the Yakima bike rack. I am including links to video reviews on both of these bike racks being installed o
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Options for Carrying Three Bikes with 2010 Toyota RAV 4
The SportRack 3 Bike Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack you mentioned, part # A30813STL is unfortunately not compatible with the 2006-2012 Toyota Rav 4. The Yakima SpareTime rack, part # Y02598 is compatible with your Rav4, but can only carry two bikes. This leaves you with a few options. You can go with the Yakima spare tire mounted rack, and carry the remaining bike on the roof. If your Rav 4 has rails that run front-to-back along each side of the roof, you could install crossbars using the #
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Why Does the Install Video Only Show 1 Bike Being Installed on the SportRack Spare Tire Rack
Three bikes will install easily enough on the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack # A30813STL. The reason only one is shown on the install video is because the process for installing the bikes will be the same for every bike that gets loaded so it would be redundant to show the same thing 3 different times.
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Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota RAV4
Choosing between the Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598 and the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO, is tough because both racks have nearly the same cost and are rated highly by our customers. I think it will come down to which one you think would look the best on your 2012 Toyota RAV4. Normally I would say that one is the better choice but in this case, both have the same features, anti-sway cradles, a cable lock, the arms can fold down, that picking a clear winner is difficult. I have Thule products th
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How to Remove and Reinstall Anti-sway Cradles on a Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack
The anti-sway cradles on the Thule Spare Me bike rack, # TH963PRO, do need to be positioned a certain way, but there is not a left or right. I have made short video that shows how to remove and reinstall the anti-sway cradles on the rack for you.
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Can Cradles on SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack be Rotated to Carry Bikes Level
The bike rack itself, # A30813STL, is can be mounted at a 45 degree angle, the cradle the bike is in is also rotated. It is made to do this for this exact purpose. You want the bikes to be as level as you can get them. If one of the wheels on the bike was angled down it would reduce ground clearance and it could touch the ground on inclines or bumps. You also do not want the bikes hanging out the sides of the vehicle.
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Will the Spare Tire Cover Mount Without Removing the Thule Spare Me Mounting Plate on a 2009 RAV4
Yes, you can attach your spare tire cover without having to remove the spare tire and mounting plate each time you remove the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack, # TH963PRO, from the back of your 2009 Toyota RAV4. According to my contact at Thule, the shaft from the mounting plate that mounts behind the spare does not protrude past the outer edge of the tire so it will not interfere with your spare tire cover when you do not want the bike rack mounted on your vehicle.
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 1988 Nissan Pathfinder
The fit guide for the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO, only goes as far back as 1996 for the Nissan Pathfinder. You may be able to use the Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598. In order to determine if the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, will fit your 1988 Nissan Pathfinder, there are a couple of measurements that you will need to take. First, measure the diameter of the hole in the center of your spare tire wheel. It will need to be greater than 1-3/16 inches. Next, measure the distance from the
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Will Yakima Spare Time on 2008 Toyota RAV 4 Damage Door Hinges if Door is Opened With Bikes In Place
To avoid damage, Yakima recommends removing the bikes from the rack before opening the tail gate. Following this advice will ensure that your door and hinges will remain damage free. The weight of the rack itself will not hurt anything, and would allow the door to open and close without any worry of damage. Adding the weight of the bikes into the equation leaves open the possibility of the hinges being damaged.
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Options for Carrying Three Bikes with 2006 Toyota RAV4
According to SportRack, their 3 bike spare tire mounted carrier # A30816STL will not fit the 2006-2012 Toyota RAV 4 models. Yakima offers an excellent 2 bike carrier, the SpareTime part # Y02598 that is a confirmed fit with your RAV4. To carry three bikes, your best bet would be to install a hitch like the Curt Class III, part # 13509 and install a hitch mounted bike rack. We have found that when this rack is installed on a 2006 RAV4, the bike rack shank will need to be at least 9 inches l
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Will the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, Fit an Oversized Spare Tire
To determine if the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, will fit your oversized spare tire 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 up to the wheel, to the farthest out part of the spare tire needs to be less than 6-1/2 inches. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you to view.
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Fit of Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack # Y02598 on 2003 Honda CR-V
The Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02598 would be an excellent choice for your 2003 Honda CR-V. I have confirmed the fit on your vehicle with Yakima. The SpareTime can be installed so that it is offset to the spare tire so that the bikes are carried centered on the rear of the vehicle, and not hanging off to the side. To carry 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 dis
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Will Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier # Y02598 Fit the Spare Tire on a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To determine if the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, will fit your 2007 Toyota FJ Crusier, there are a couple of important measurements that you will need to take. Measure the diameter of the hole in the center of your spare tire wheel. It will need to be greater than 1-3/16 inches. Then, measure the distance from the back of the wheel, where the mounting plate will bolt up to the wheel, to the farthest out part of the spare tire. This measurement will need to be less than 6-1/2 inc
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Recommendations to Carry 2 or 3 Bikes on a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser with Spare Tire Camera
You have two options that will allow you to carry 2 or 3 bikes on your 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser with the spare tire camera. You could use hitch mounted bike racks or roof mounted bike racks. The spare tire camera will prevent you from using a spare tire mounted bike rack. The first option that I would recommend would be a hitch mounted bike rack. This will require you to have a trailer hitch on your vehicle. If you do not have a trailer hitch on your vehicle and are interested in adding one,
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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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Recommended 3 Bike Rack for 2000 Jeep Wrangler
To determine which 3 bike rack would fit on your Wrangler, you will need to measure the distance from the hitch pin hole in your receiver rearward until the spare tire is cleared (see photo). We have many three bike racks to choose from. You will need to choose a rack whose hitch pin hole to the closest portion of the rack dimension is longer than the measurement you took between the hitch pin hole of the receiver and the rear of the spare tire. The Swagman Titan, part # S63405 offers a l
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Will the SportRack Spare Tire Bike Rack Fit on a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport
SportRack does not test the SportRack Spare Tire Bike Rack, # A30813STL, to fit specific vehicles, but a few measurements will determine if this bike rack will work with your 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport. The first measurement to take is the center hole on the spare tire. This hole must be at least 2 inches in diameter. The next measurement is from the back of your lug nut holes to the furthest out point on the tire. This measurement should be at most 4-1/4 inches. If you find that the Sport
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Will the Yakima SpareTime Trunk Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
To determine if the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack, # Y02598, will fit your 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 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 up to the wheel, to the farthest out part of the spare tire needs to be less than 6-1/2 inches. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative f
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Will the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Toyota RAV4
The Thule Spare Me bike rack, # TH963PRO is a fit for the 2009 Toyota RAV4. You will not have to modify or cut any part of the vehicle for the bike rack to fit. I have included a link to the instructions. For womens or alternative style bike frames, you will need to use the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, to load the bikes on the rack. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
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Fit of Yakima Spare Time # Y02598 on 2000 Honda CR-V
According to my contact at Yakima, the Spare Time # Y02598 is indeed a fit for the 2000 Honda CR-V. Two features I really like about the Spare Time- the rack can be mounted so that the arms are offset to the center of the rear of the vehicle, so that the bikes will be centered on the back of the vehicle. Also, the rack can be easily removed when not needed, leaving the mounting plate in place. To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a fram
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Solution for Carrying Three Bikes on 2011 Toyota RAV4
The only spare tire bike rack we offer with a three bike capacity is the SportRack # A30813STL you referenced, which is unfortunately not compatible with your 2011 RAV4. Your best option for carrying three bikes would be to install a receiver hitch and use a hitch mounted bike rack. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class II hitch, part # 36490. In order to clear the spare tire, you would want to choose a rack that has a shank that is at least 9 inches long, measured from the hitch pin hole to
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Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Yeti 575 Bike
I do have a spare tire bike rack that you can use for a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. You will have to remove the decorative cover to use it. The Thule Spare Time bike rack, # TH963PRO, is listed as a fit for your vehicle. Because your Yeti bike has an alternative frame, you will want to use a bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, for greater ground clearance and to carry the bike level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works. The safest way to carry bikes would be on the tr
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Recommendations for Carrying Bikes and a Cargo Carrier with a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
I believe the best option you have for transporting your bikes and having additional cargo room would be for you to install a roof rack on your 2004 Jeep Wrangler and then use a roof rack mounted bike rack to carry each of your bikes. To see the available roof racks for your follow the link I attached and select your roof style. For a roof mounted bike rack you could use a SportRack Nomad Frame-Mount Bike Carrier # ABR611. This rack attaches to the frame and does not require you to remove the
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2009 Toyota RAV4
If you want to carry 3 bikes on your 2009 Toyota RAV4 I recommend a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack. there is no extension for the Spare Me bike rack that will allow you to carry 3 bikes, so the safest option is a hitch and rack to fit it. The most popular hitch option for your RAV4 is # 75432. With this hitch installed you will have approximately 6-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rear edge of the spare tire carrier like in the video I have linked. For a bik
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Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Jeep Liberty With Easy Installation and Use
The Yakima Spare Time 2 Bike Rack, # Y02598, is going to be the easiest bike rack to use on your 2002 Jeep Liberty. At only 20 lbs, it is one of the lightest bike racks that we carry. The initial installation does require some labor simply because the spare tire must be removed, but other than that, the installation is quite simple. Once the base plate is installed this bike rack will be much easier to use and remove than any hitch mounted bike rack on the market. If any of the bikes that yo
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What is the Weight Capacity of the Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack for 2007 Toyota RAV4
The weight capacity of the Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598, is 35 pounds per bike, 70 pounds total. The SpareTime comes with two extensions, allowing it to fit wider tires. As long as the spare tire on your 2007 Toyota RAV4 has a width of P195 to P315 (7.6 to 12.4 inches wide) the bike rack would be a great fit. i have included a link to a video review of this rack for you. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # Y02531, for
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Will the SportRack Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2004 Jeep Liberty
You will need to measure the center hole on the spare tire on your 2004 Jeep Liberty. It will need to be at least 2 inches in diameter. Also, measure from the surface where the spare tire mounts out to the distance needed to clear the spare tire. If it is less than 4-1/4 inches the rack will fit your vehicle. I have included a link to a video review of the rack for you.
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Availability of Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack For 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
The spare tire mounted bike racks that I have available are for 3 bikes and 2 bikes. The SportRack 3 Bike Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, part # A30813STL, is a 3 bike rack. The Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, part # Y02598, is a 2 bike rack. The Swagman XP 2 Bike Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, part # S64920, is a 2 bike rack. I did not show the 285/75R17 tire size as a factory size on a Wrangler Unlimited so to determine if any of the spare tire mount bike racks will fit your 2008 Jeep Wrang
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
The only spare tire mount bike rack that will fit the 2007 Toyota RAV4 is the Thule Spare Me, # TH963PRO, and it is a 2 bike model. To carry 3 or more bikes, I recommend installing a trailer hitch, like # 75432, and then using a trailer hitch mount bike rack. With the hitch installed it should measure about 7 inches from the hitch pin hole center to clear the spare tire like in the video I have linked. For a 3 bike rack with plenty of clearance, I recommend the Swagman Titan, # S63405. I
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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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Fit of Yakima Spare Time # Y02598 on 2001 Honda CR-V
According to our friends at Yakima, the SpareTime # Y02598 will indeed fit your 2001 CR-V. The SpareTime includes a cable lock, and is designed so that the head that the bikes attach to can be offset to the rear of the vehicle, which will center the bikes on the back of the CR-V. 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 goos
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Fit of SportRack Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack # A30813STL on 2007 Jeep Liberty
In order to determine if the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, part # A30813STL will fit your 2007 Jeep Liberty you will need to take a measurement of your spare tire. You will need to measure from the rear face of the spare tire (facing the vehicle) rearward until the furthest rearward portion of the spare tire is cleared. If this distance is less than 4-1/4 inches, and the center hole of your spare tire is 2 inches or more in diameter, the # A30813STL will work for you.
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Best Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack for Over Sized Spare Tire
The Yakima SpareTime you referenced will fit spare tires up to P285 or 12-1/2 inches in width. The SpareTime 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, and prov
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Will the SportRack Spare Tire Mount 3 Bike Rack Fit on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
The SportRack Spare Tire Mount 3 Bike Rack, # A30813STL, will not work on the 2011 Toyota RAV4. As long as the vehicle does not have a spare tire mounted backup camera installed on it, you could use the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO. This rack will not work if your vehicle has a spare tire mounted backup camera installed on it. The best option for you might be a trailer hitch and hitch mounted bike rack if you need to carry more than two bikes. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Traile
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Recommendation for Carrying 3 Bikes on a 2010 Toyota RAV4
The SportRack spare tire mount bike rack, # A30813STL, will not fit a 2010 Toyota RAV4 but I do have a recommendation for you. You can use Thule rack, # TH963PRO. However, this rack only carries 2 bikes, like the other racks (with the exception of the SportRack that will not fit). What I recommend is to install a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack to carry all 3 bikes. The most popular hitch for your RAV4 is # 75432. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver that will afford you many accessory op
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Bike Rack Recommendation for Use Behind a Travel Trailer
Only certain bike racks can be used on the back of a travel trailer and I have included a link to them for you. The SportRack spare tire bike rack, # A30813STL, is not rated for use behind a trailer. What I recommend is installing a trailer hitch on the trailer using # 13703. It fits box frames, C-Channel, and I-Beam frames. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. With this hitch installed you would need to use a stabilization strap, # 18050, with a bike rack. Fo
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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 SpareTime bike rack # Y02598 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 plate
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Compatibility With a 2007 Hummer H3
In order to determine if the SportRack 3 Bike Rack, # A30813STL, will fit your 2007 Hummer H3, there are a couple of measurements you will need to take. Measure from the back of your lug nut holes on the spare tire to the furthest out point on the tire. If this measurement is 4-1/4 inches or less, and the center hole in the wheel is 2 inches in diameter or larger, then you will be able to use this bike rack. The Yakima Spare Time 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, is another spare tire bike rack wi
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Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2011 Toyota RAV4 with Rear Mounted Spare Tire
We have determined that the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, # A30813STL, will not fit the 2011 Toyota RAV4. You can use the Yakima SpareTime, # Y02598. But to be certain, 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 up to the wheel, to the farthest out part of the spare tire needs to be less
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Is There a Trailer Hitch Conversion Kit for the Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack
At this time there is not an adapter that will convert the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, to a hitch mounted bike rack for you 2012 Honda CRV, and the Spare Me rack will not fit on the 2012 model. Since you like the Spare Me bike rack, I would recommend that you check out the Thule Vertex 2 Bike Carrier, # TH9028, see video, which has many of the same bike attachment features that the Spare Me bike rack does.
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Will a Thule Spare Me Carrier Block The View Out the Back Window of a 2011 Toyota Rav4
There will be a slight visual obstruction if you install a Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO on the spare tire of your 2011 Toyota Rav4. However, it should not be significant and you should still be able to see behind you well enough if you were backing up or attempting to make a lane change. If you plan on carrying womens or alternative framed bikes you would want a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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Yakima Spare Time 2 Bike Carrier Compatibility with Giant Simple Bike on a 2009 Toyota RAV4
I would always recommend mounting your bikes as level as possible on a bike carrier. I am not sure of the exact bike that you have, but most giant simple bikes have an angled crossbar and depending on how extreme the angle is, an adapter bar like the Yakima Tube Top Bike Adapter, part # Y02531, may be necessary. The low hanging tire issue is usually only a concern with womens bikes because their crossbar is very low. Once you mount the bike you will want to check the ground clearance and make
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Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Honda CR-V with Offset Spare Tire
We do have a spare tire mount bike rack that can be adjusted for an offset spare tire including the Yakima model, # Y02598. We also have the Thule Spare Me, # TH96PRO. On any of the spare tire mount bike racks the bikes are going to be fairly close. They need to be a little close do minimize the amount of stress on your spare tire mount. If you use the anti-sway cradles and use the included strap to keep the wheels from turning, the bikes should not make contact with each other. If you wi
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Is Weight Carrying Ability of Thule Spare Me # TH963PRO Affected by Attaching it in Offset Position
In addition to the two hex bolts you mention, the rack will also be secured by the larger diameter locking bolt that threads into the shank that is held to the spare tire mount by the spare tire. The connection will be strong enough to carry two bicycles as long as the 75 lb stated capacity of the rack is not exceeded. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between
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Thule Spare Me Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Honda CRV with an Offset Spare Tire
For your 2006 Honda CRV that has an offset spare tire you could use either the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO or the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier # Y02598. I like that the Yakima has narrower arms which will make loading bikes easier, but the Thule is about half the weight, which would make installing and uninstalling the rack a little easier. I attached a picture of the Yakima rack on a 2006 Honda CR-V for you to check out. It may seem like the allen bolts are small and would
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Bike Rack Options for an RV
There are other bike rack options for the back of an RV than bumper mounted bike racks, but the Swagman Spare Tire Bike Rack # S64920 is not rated to work on the back of an RV so I cannot recommend you use it. I attached a link to a page that has all of the different bike racks that are available. You might be interested in a Swagman Platform Ball Mount Rack # S64664. This will install onto the drawbar of your tow vehicle and as long as you have clearance should be a good solution for you. I
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Will the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2006 Honda CR-V
We have had customers with the same generation Honda CR-V purchase the SportRack, # A30813STL, and have not had any complaints about the fit. As you can see in the video I have linked for you, the bike rack fits on a CR-V (though this is an older model CR-V). The 3 lug nuts that hold the spare on the back will be plenty to secure the rack.
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Spare Tire Bike Rack Mounts for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
We have two spare tire mounted bike racks that could possibly work on your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. The determining factor is going to be the size of the tire and wheel combination on your Jeep. I have added links to the spare tire bike carriers that we have for you to review. The most likely fit would be the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack, # Y02598. I have a photo of the Yakima SpareTime bike rack on a Jeep Wrangler for you to see. This Wrangler does not have alloy wheels and lar
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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 t
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Tips for Installing the Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mount on a 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
First, make sure that you are using the numbers on the mounting plate for your 6-hole wheel. For a 6 hole wheel, use 6 as a guide to installing the plate correctly. If the mounting location for the tire has a support bracket, you will need to remove the adapter plate which is the square piece that covers the large open area adjacent to the square tongue. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review for reference.
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Weight Capacity of SportRack Spare Tire-Mounted Bike Rack Part # A30813STL
According to our friends at SportRack, the 3-Bike Spare Tire Mounted Carrier, part # A30813STL will carry up to 75 lbs, with a maximum single bike weight of 45 lbs. This rack is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Rav 4. For womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # A34500 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so t
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Three Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2011 Toyota RAV4
The SportRack 3 Bike Spare Tire Mount Carrier, # A30813STL, is the only 3 bike spare tire mounted carrier that we currently carry. It will not fit the 2006 to 2010 Toyota RAV4, and is not verified as a fit for a 2011. The problem is that mounting bracket for the rack does not fit the specified models of the Toyota RAV4. If you do have a hitch there is a swinging bike rack available that is much more cost effective than the Thule and Yakima options. Take a look at the Surco 4 Bike Hitch Mounte
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Will Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack # Y02598 Fit 2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02598, will fit your 2009 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. This carrier accommodates 2 bicycles, and will work with spare tires up to 12-1/2 inches (318 mm) wide. I checked the factory size tire on a 2009 Wrangler Rubicon and it listed 275/75R17, so it will work with that tire size. The SpareTime bike rack is also lockable, to help prevent theft of the rack. A locking cable for securing the bikes to the rack is also included. I am including a link to the insta
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Will Spare Tire Cover Fit with Thule Spare Me Bike Rack Base Installed on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
In order to determine if the mounting base of the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO, can be left in place to put the cover on your spare tire, you will need to measure. With the spare tire off of the vehicle, measure the distance from the mounting surface for the tire out to the back of the spare tire (furthest point straight back). If that distance is greater than 3-1/4 inches, then you can leave the Spare Me base on with the tire cover on your 2011 Toyota RAV4. If you will be c
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Will the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963PRO Fit a 2005 Honda CR-V
The Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH963PRO, will fit the 2005 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 carrier will work on your CR-V. If you are going
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Will the Thule Spare Tire Bike Rack # TH963PRO Fit My 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
The spare tire bike rack # TH963PRO will fit your 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, if the measurement from the inside of the wheel rim to the outer surface of the tire is not greater than 4 inches. A 2 inch overlap of the male and female shaft is ideal. This bike rack has been designed to fit with OEM spare tire and wheel combinations with tire sizes ranging from P195 75 R15 through 265/70-R17 and 255/70-R18. The new # TH963PRO bike rack also comes with a locking knob to secure the rack to the back
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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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Will the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier Fit a 2007 Jeep Liberty with Rear Mount Spare Tire
The capacity of the spare tire holder on the back of your 2007 Jeep Liberty may be located either on the mount itself (remove the spare tire and inspect the mount for a capacity number) or in the owners manual. A local Jeep dealer may also be able to tell you the specifics if you cannot locate the capacity anywhere else. The Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598, weighs about 25 pounds and has a capacity of 70 pounds (35 pounds per bike). When loaded to capacity that would be 100 pounds b
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Compatibility of Yakima SpareTime 2 Part # Y02598 with LT285/70R17 Spare Tire on Jeep Wrangler
According to our friends at Yakima, the SpareTime 2 will fit spare tires up to 12-1/2 inches thick (which includes your LT285 tires). It will not work with 8 lug spares or spares with the hole pattern diameter greater than 5-1/2 inches. To see installation details as well as a product demonstration video, click on the provided links.
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Will a Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Fit a 33 x 12.5 Inch Spare Tire on a 1999 Jeep Wrangler
In order to determine if the SportRack 3, # A30813STL, will fit the spare on your 1999 Jeep Wrangler, there are some measurements that you will need to take. Measure from the back of your lug nut holes on the spare tire to the furthest out point on the tire. If this measurement is 4-1/4 inches or less, and the center hole in the wheel is 2 inches in diameter or larger, then you will be able to use this bike rack. We do not have another 3 bike spare tire mount bike rack, but another option is
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Will The SportRack 3 Bike Spare Tire Bike Rack # A30813STL Work On Spare Tire of Pop-Up Camper
I do have a solution for you to carry bikes on your pop-up camper, but the Sportrack 3 Bike Spare Tire Rack # A30813STL, is not designed to be used with trailer spare tires. To carry bikes on your pop-up camper, we have the Swagman Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, part # S80550. To install this rack, you will need to drill eight holes into the roof supports on top of your camper and bolt four tie-down mounts. This rack will fit on the roof of most pop-up campers and will carry up to 4
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Fit of Yakima SpareTime Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack on 2010 Toyota Rav 4
According to our friends at Yakima, the SpareTime Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack, part # Y02598 is a confirmed fit for your 2010 Toyota Rav 4. To see installation details or a product demonstration video of the SpareTime Bike Rack, click on the provided links.
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Recommend A 3 Bike Spare Tire Carrier For 2011 Toyota RAV4
I do have a solution for you to carry 3 bikes with your 2011 Toyota RAV4, but you will not be able to use a 3 bike spare tire rack. The only spare tire bike rack we have available with a 3 bike capacity is the SportRack Spare Tire Bike Rack # A30813STL, but it is not a fit for your vehicle. The item you selected, Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, part # Y02598, you would need to measure to make sure it will fit your vehicle. First, measure the diameter of the hole in the center of your spare w
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How to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2011 Toyota RAV4
I do have a bike rack that will fit your 2011 Toyota RAV4, but the SportRack, # A3081STL, will not fit. Instead, take a look at the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, # TH963PRO. This rack does only hold 2 bikes, but it is a fit for the 2011 RAV4. For the female bike, I recommend the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bike level on the rack. To carry 3 bikes, I recommend installing a trailer hitch and using a 3 bike trailer hitch mounted bike rack. For a trailer hitch, the most p
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Which Bike Racks are Rated to Be Used on the Back of an RV
I attached a page below that has all of the different bike racks that are rated for use behind an RV or trailer. Some of them attach to the bumper of your vehicle, some install in a hitch and some do install on the ladder on the back of the RV. The Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier # Y02598 that you referenced is not rated to handle the rougher ride that RVs have compared to a passenger vehicle. Because of that this rack is not recommended for use on RVs.
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Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota RAV4
We do carry some trunk mount bike racks that should fit your 2007 Toyota RAV4, but the SportRack model, # A30813STL, specifically excludes the 2006 to 2010 RAV4 so you will not be able to use it. Instead, take a look at the Yakima SpareTime 2 Bike Carrier, # Y02598. This bike rack includes two extensions that allow fit wider tires. Check the spare tire size on your RAV4. As long as it has a width of P195 to P318, the bike rack will fit. The width will be the first part of the tire size number
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Will SportRack 3 Spare Tire Bike Rack # A30813STL Fit on a 2004 Toyota RAV 4 L
The SportRack 3 Spare Tire Bike Rack, part # A30813STL, will fit on your 2004 Toyota RAV4 L. It is a 3 bike rack with a weight capacity of 132 lbs. If you are going to be transporting any womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the SportRack Bike Adapter Bar, # A34500. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on the bike rack. I am including a l
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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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Bike Rack Recommendation for use on Both a 2003 and a 2011 Toyota RAV4
I checked with our bike rack manufacturers and there is not a spare tire mounted bike rack that will work on either your 2003 or 2011 RAV4. It looks like your only option would be to install a hitch on both of the vehicles and then use a hitch mounted bike rack between the two. For the 2003 model, you would want Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 60938 (see attached installation instructions). For the 2011, I would recommend a Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 70785 (see instructions and installation
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Can the Rear Door be Opened With Bikes Loaded on the Yakima SpareTime Bike Rack, # Y02598
Yakima warns that opening the rear door of the vehicle when the SpareTire Bike Rack, # Y02598, is attached and bikes are loaded, it can result in damage to the vehicle. I recommend that you remove the bikes any time you want to open/close the rear door. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review of this bike rack for you to view.
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Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier # TH963XTR Recommendation for a 2011 Toyota Rav4
There is a spare mounted bike carrier that will fit on your 2011 Toyota Rav4, but the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount Bike Rack, part # A30813STL, will not work on your vehicle. You will want a Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH963PRO, as this bike rack can hold 2 bikes, and is a confirmed fit on your 2011 Toyota Rav4. I attached installation instructions and a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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Will SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount, # A30813STL Fit a 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To determine if the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount, # A30813STL, will fit your 2011 Jeep Wrangler, you will need to measure the center hole on the spare tire. The center hole will need to be at least 2 inches in diameter for the shaft of this rack to fit through it. We have found in the past that it will fit on the standard factory sized spare on 15 inch rims but not the larger spares. There is no safe way to make it fit as modifying the shank will compromise the structural integr
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Will SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount, # A30813STL Fit a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
First, the SportRack 3 Bike Carrier Spare Tire Mount, # A30813STL, only works with the base package models with the standard tires on a 15 inch rim. If your Jeep has a larger spare tire, it will not work. The strap needs to be connected to something. Since your Jeep does not have a rear hatch for the hook to attach to, you would just need to find another place that it can attach to. The idea is to offer stabilization and relieve some of the stress off of the spare tire mount. I have included
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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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How to Carry a 57 Pound Giant Twist Bike on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
As you have found, a roof mounted bike rack or trunk mounted bike rack is not going to have the carrying capacity for a 57 pound bike. But I do have a solution of how you can transport the bike with your 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. To do so, you will need to install a class III trailer hitch like # 87007. With this hitch installed you could then use one of 2 bike rack. First is the Yakima Holdup 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack, # Y02433. This rack has a 120 pound capacity or 60 pounds per bik
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