Recommended Thule Bike Rack For Jeep Wrangler With Large Spare Tire  

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For your 2016 Jeep Wrangler with big tires, any bike rack will need a little help. I recommend the Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 14" Long # C45795 which will decrease your hitch's tongue weight rating by 50% but will still give you all the capacity you need for even a 4-bike rack. I recommend securing this adapter with the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 2-5/8" Span # 63232 to keep the adapter firmly in place.

If you are looking for a 4-bike rack, I recommend the Thule Apex XT 4-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH9025XT. This rack has long arms to give you 7 inches spacing between the bikes. The cradles hold the bikes in 3 places and accommodate brake and shift cables with built in grooves. It includes a strap to keep your bike wheels from moving during transport. This carrier has an integrated cable lock to secure your bikes.

If you will be carrying bikes with a step through frame or kid's bikes, I recommend the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005. This will give you a top frame rail by creating one between your seat post and handlebars for level transport and ground clearance.

If you want a platform bike carrier, I recommend the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH69TX to use with the adapter. This carrier can be set up to hold either 2 or 4 bikes. It will hold the bikes only by the wheels and allow you to lock the hitch and the bikes for security. This eliminates the need for adapters and is great for carbon fiber bikes.

expert reply by: Jason S

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