Platform Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2015 Subaru WRX STI
Updated 05/18/2016 | Published 05/15/2016
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Question:
Hello - I have a 2015 Subaru WRX STI. I had UHaul install a hitch with the intent to use a hitch mount bike rack. The hitch looks like the Curt C11408 and has the same specs. I tried a Prorack bike rack first, and the bike handle wound up too close to the wing on the back trunk. I am looking for a tray rack that will provide clearance away from the wing, will the Kuat NV N102 allow for that? Thanks for your time.
asked by: Dale W
Expert Reply:
The Curt hitch you mentioned part # C11408 has a tech tip that states it is not a fit for the STI models of the 2015 WRX so it is most likely not what you have.
That being said let's see about finding you a bike rack that will clear your vehicle. For a platform bike rack that would stick out further than a Pro Rack the Thule T2 part # TH9045 has a distance of 18 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest bike tray so it would definitely give you the clearance you need.
The Kuat # N102 would have considerably less clearance at around 10-1/2 inches which is right at the same as the ProRack part # PR8062403.
