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Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2 Bike Racks
(87 reviews)
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Thule Accessories and Parts - 853-5958
- Hitch Bike Rack
- Cradle and Arm Parts
- Cradles
- Thule
- T2
Replacement Tray for Thule T2 Hitch Mounted Bike Racks
- 1 front wheel cradle
- Fits TH916 and TH917 racks
8535958
1500056254 Thule Wheel Tray Molded T2
Replaces 853-5958
Video of Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2 Bike Racks
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2 Bike Racks: The Breakdown
Today we're going to be taking a look at the replacement front wheel cradle for the Thule T2 bike racks. One front wheel cradle's included. Now, this cradle will accept tires up to 3 inches wide, so it's going to be great for mountain bike tires, and it's going to have the groove in the center of it down below. That's going to be designed for road bike tires -- a little more thinner. It's going to hold those more securely in place. This will fit the TH916 and 917 racks. It's made from a durable plastic construction, impact and corrosion-resistant.
The mounting points on the unit are going to match up perfectly with those that are on the rack. Mounting hardware's not included, so you will need to pick up some mounting hardware or use your old mounting hardware. If you are in need of new mounting hardware, you can find everything you need right here at etrailer.com. That's going to do it for today's look at the replacement front wheel cradle for the Thule T2 bike racks.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7
87 reviews
by:
Allan
02/08/2021
I bought 2 of these tire cradles to make my own tadpole trike carrier instead of paying $xx.xx buying a purpose made one. It was easy. These fit my 24" x 2.32" knoby tires well, really keeps the trike in place even at freeway speeds. I am very glad I could buy these separately.
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Greg
05/19/2026
Great replacement part.
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Conrad
09/20/2025
The part survived shipping! You should have seen the box ... destroyed. In fact the delivery guy dropped it off and ran like heck before we could answer the door.
Perfect fit! Thanks!
Perfect fit! Thanks!
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Keswayne
05/07/2026
doesn’t fit my fat MT bike tire
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Jeff
07/02/2025
A perfect fit and a perfect replacement for the original that was broken after 20-25 years. Same thickness of plastic, replacement took 2 minutes. Recommended.
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Luke
07/26/2023
Got into a fender bender and some of the bike rack parts were bent. etrailer replacement parts fit perfect.
Luke
7/27/2024
A year later and the Thule replacement part is still in great shape.
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Krazo
12/06/2020
Part worked great and I called Thule and they sent me some replacement bolts as the whole cradle was destroyed when our fifth wheel was knocked over in its side in a accident in California but the Thule bike rack survived except for one cradle. Did mot get a chance to reuse it as Covid kept traveling to a minimum this year.
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Ruel Cordero
07/20/2016
This is "almost" bombproof. My first front cradle and rear tray lasted for so many years until I got rear ended by a drunk guy. His car sustained way more damage than mine. The rear of my Toyota Highlander was had barely a scratch thanks to the Thule Bike Rack I had on the back. Unfortunately. the accident took a big shark like bite out of the cradle. And the rear tray was damaged. The overall Thule T2 rack is still surprisingly intact. With etrailer stocking these replacement items, its as good as new to carry 2 bikes.
I expect this one to last for more years to come.
I expect this one to last for more years to come.
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Kyle M
02/05/2018
Replacement wheel cradle for my Thule T2 bike rack fit perfectly. Great service as well. A question I had regarding the part was answered very quickly, especially considering the minimal price of the part.
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Steve
05/12/2022
Exact replacement part for a Thule bike rack that is at least 12 years old. Didn't think I would be able to find it but these guys had it!
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Tim
05/12/2018
Exactly as advertised. It was back ordered (etrailer) so it took a little longer than normal. Nice wide valley for fat tires which tapers down for narrow tires. Plastic is robust enough so I don't think it will break easily.
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Alvin
09/11/2019
Parts fit perfect. I was told by Thule support that parts will not work. I have a Sportworks bike rack which was bought by Thule. Either their service people are not knowledgeable or just trying to sell me a new rack. In any case all work out fine.
I will be ordering soon to replace the rest of parts on my rack.
Thank You
I will be ordering soon to replace the rest of parts on my rack.
Thank You
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Jeff
02/06/2013
The wheel cradle did not come with attachment screws. Can I get two screws to anchor this wheel cradle?
Thanks, Jeff Jensen
Thanks, Jeff Jensen
Patrick B.
2/7/2013
Thule replacement parts are either available as full assemblies, or as individual parts. They do not kit things like trays and screws. The screws for this tray are available on our site. Check part 853599402.
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Heather H
06/07/2012
got it for us about a year ago and it has only been taken off my car twice! It is sturdy, super easy to use, and we feel our bikes are really safe on it. Recently my 17-year-old backed my car into a rock wall with the rack folded up. The wall did more damage to my car than the rack. We are replacing one of the cradles which was cracked from the impact; other than that it is fine! Great product! Thank you Thule!
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Ken
09/07/2023
2x the price on thules website. Also I needed the T2 pro wheel holder which is out of stock. You were happy to send a return label for sending it back, but are charing me 16 bucks for return shipping. I will buy from Amazon next time which has free returns.
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Raymond T
09/23/2015
Just what I needed. So surprised at the available parts and prices to update and repair my Thule bike rack.
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Jill
06/22/2020
The part we ordered was exactly what was needed to put our Thule bike rack back in action. Thank you.
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Knute
11/03/2022
Used these on our Thule rack to carry a trike bike. Worked great and spend a total of $XX for a solid mechanism to haul the bike.
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Sherry
04/01/2022
Perfect replacement for our old[er] Thule, which had a broken wheel cradle. Excellent service from etrailer from search to order to doorstep. Thank you!
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Paul
01/16/2022
When I first ordered this part, the incorrect part was sent. I contacted etrainer and received a very fast responses back from them, on a Sunday! They were very quick to correct their error and promptly sent the correct part which I have now received. We are all human and we all make mistakes, but I think the measure of how good they are is the way they atoned for the mistake and corrected it promptly. I will be using them again for sure.
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Perry G
06/13/2015
Exact part hoped that it would come with attaching hardware it does not so save your old ones!
Michael L.
6/29/2015
Good day, all the spare parts are sold separately. The bolts are available as well, the part number is 853599402 and they are sold individually.
Rachael H.
6/30/2015
Thanks for the response Michael, Perry here is a link to the hardware that Michael mentioned.
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Dan R
10/19/2016
etrailer.com always has great prices, and hard to find pieces for my Thule bike rack!
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Mel
02/05/2024
Great to be able to find replacement parts for my bike rack. Good website, easy purchase, and fast shipping.
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Rob
08/10/2014
Our original wheel cradle was broken during a move. The replacement worked perfectly. We were in a hurry to get a new one and the folks at eTrailer shipped on quickly for us.
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Boog P
08/12/2014
Perfect replacement! Fast turn around too !
Boog P.
8/12/2015
Works just like the original! Cant beat that!
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See what our Experts say about this Thule Accessories and Parts
- Availability of Replacement Cradle for Hitch Bike Rack With 5-1/4" Mounting Hole SpacingHi Vicki; there are a lot of possible bike racks out there and identifying them by cradle screw spacing is not something we are capable of doing. Check and see if there is anything identifying the bike rack on the shank or anywhere else. At the very least a picture and the brand would be helpful. If you can give me some more information I can see if a replacement cradle is available.
view full answer... - Thule Replacement Wheel Cradle For Older Thule T2 Bike RackSo I checked with Thule and for the version of the T2 that would have been bought prior to 2012 the correct wheel tray is the part # 853-5958 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2 Bike Racks Compatibility with Sportworks CarrierThe Thule Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2 Bike Racks # 853-5958 will work on the SportWorks rack you pictured as long as the measurements are consistent. The cradle has a base that is 9-1/4 inches long and 3 inches wide with bolt holes 6-5/16 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist.
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- What are the Mounting Measurements for a Thule T2 Molded Wheel Tray # 853-5958I went out to the warehouse and pulled Replacement Front Wheel Cradle # 853-5958 and took some measurements for you. The base that mounts to the platform measures 3 inches wide by 9-1/4 inches long. The center to center measurement between the mounting holes is 6-5/16 inches and the diameter of the holes is 5/16 inches. The length that the mounting tubes stick down from the base is 1-3/16 inches. I have included a picture showing the dimensions for you.
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- Replacement Front Wheel Cradle for Thule T2There are not typically straps on the front cradle of the Thule T2, so the # 853-5958 will not have attachment points for any straps. The front wheel is secured with the ratcheting arm of the T2 with downward pressure and no need for a strap on the wheel; the rear wheel simply sits in the cradle and is secured with the strap. If you wanted to replace the rear cradle instead that is not sold as a standalone part- you would need to purchase a new front and rear replacement cradles with...
view full answer... - What is the Maximum Tire Width that Will Fit the Replacement T2 Bike Rack Wheel TrayThe Thule T2 replacement cradle # 853-5958 will accept tires up to 3 inches wide.
view full answer... - Replacement Wheel Cradle Recommendation for Thule T2 Bike RackI really need to see a picture of your bike rack to know what it is so that I can recommend you the right wheel tray. The # 853-5958 that you referenced is a fit for the Thule T2 Clasic bike rack like the part # TH9044 which is a very popular rack. But to be sure I'd need ot see the rack. If it looks like the # TH9044 except has silver cross tubes then this is the correct cradle though.
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Tyler M.
2/10/2021
Hi Allan, Thanks for your feedback! This is a really cool idea and I definitely like it! I would suggest adding some weight to the lighter side of the cargo carrier to help counterbalance it. This would help keep the shank from twisting when hitting bumps on the road.