Fat Tire Adapter for Use with Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack

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I would like to know the length of this strap. Will it go around a 4inch Ebike tire?

asked by: Charles N

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Expert Reply:

Hey Charles, the replacement straps for the Yakima OnRamp part # Y38CR that you referenced can only fit tires up to 3-1/4 inches in width so instead you'd want the Yakima FatStraps part # Y23FR which fits tires that are up to 4.5 inch in width. These are overall 18-3/4 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

12/15/2025

Hey Charles, did the Yakima FatStraps end up fitting your 4-inch e-bike tires the way you needed? Knowing how they worked could help others trying to carry similar bikes.

Laura B.

2/12/2026

Where can I find the replacement straps yakima y23FR? We have the onramp and just bought fat tire ebikes.

Jameson C.

2/12/2026

@LauraB basically they are on an extended back order right now so we took them down off our site.

Answer 1

The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount #Y36FR fits a maximum tire width of 3-1/4" as is. The bike trays are wide enough to accommodate your fat tires but will require the Fat Tire Straps for Yakima…

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Answer 2

Hi Susan! While I do have an option that will work for you, the original rear trays for the Thule T2 916XTR are no longer available, unfortunately. You may be able to find some out there, but with the rack being discontinued in 2016, it won't be…

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Answer 3

Hey Mark, I checked with Yakima and the strap of the part #Y38CR is 14.25" from the bolt to the end of the strap. End to end it is close to about 15".

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Answer 4

Yes, we do offer the correct fat tire straps for the Yakima OnRamp Bike Racks like part #Y36FR, it's the Fat Tire Straps for Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack part #Y23FR.

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Answer 5

Yes, the Replacement Rear Wheel Holder Assembly #TH74VW is exactly what you need for your Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack #TH599000.

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Answer 6

At the ends of the arms on Thule bike racks that take the Hold Fast cradle #7521513002 there are end caps that usually have to be removed in order to remove the old cradles and put on the new ones. These caps can either have a screw holding them on…

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Answer 7

Hello Bobby, thanks for reaching out. The Replacement Wheel Holder #7521568001 is made for the Thule T1 and T2 Classic, so I cannot say with certainty that it will work with your SportRack bike rack. Thule used to make the SportRack racks back in the…

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Answer 8

Hey Michael, Using 4" Carbon Fiber Digital Caliper #PTW80157 to meaure, the Replacement Wheel Strap Set for Yakima OnRamp Bike Racks - Qty 2 #Y53KV came out to 0.93" (15/16") wide and 15" long. The straps are made of a rigid…

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Answer 9

It sounds like you need the bolt for the Snug Tite Hitch Lock for your Thule bike carrier. I can help you out with that. The threaded pin we offer is part #853-5917. I checked out your invoice and this pin will work great with your hitch lock and…

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Answer 10

The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock #THSTL2 is threaded specifically for the Thule racks listed on its product page. This is the only locking pin offered that is for Thule racks.

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Answer 11

Hey Oliver! The clips aren't sold individually. If you have the older style Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack like item #Y96FR, you'll want the Replacement Wheel Strap Assembly for Yakima OnRamp Bike Racks item #Y38CR. What bike rack do you have?

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Answer 12

Even though your tires are just slightly larger at 3.3 inches than the 3.25" the OnRamp is designed to work with, I do recommend adding the Fat Tire Straps for Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack #Y23FR. The issue is that tires that wide could mean there…

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