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Thule Spare Me™ Spare Tire Bike Rack 963 - Car, Truck or SUV

The Thule 963 Spare Me 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack has an all new styling and a bulletproof assembly. The Thule Spare Me has a two bicycle carrying capacity, and performs a facelift on an incredibly popular design. The Thule Spare Me has an updated, hi-tech look to match the hitch lines that are consistent with today's vehicle stylings, and utilizes an improved wing-knob that makes raising and lowering the bike arms effortless, as well as preventing the loss of hardware. This spare tire-mount rack features new Thule T3 cradles, which provide the ultimate control, without sacrificing bike frame fits and adjustability. The Spare Me is constructed of powder-coated steel tubing, accommodates a wider range of fits, weighs 15 pounds, and includes a heavy-duty strap to secure your bikes. This bike rack is compatible with Thule's 955 Anti-Sway Cage upgrade to prevent your bikes from colliding while you drive, and can carry a load of up to 75 pounds. In addition, the Thule Spare Me comes with a locking knob that is One-Key System compatible for carrier-to-tire security, and is compatible with Thule's 538 cable lock system for additional bicycle security. What's in the Box? 963 Spare Me spare tire-mount rack, a mounting plate, a mounting bracket, 2 x socket screws, 4 x rubber spacers, 4 x cradle main bodies, 4 x cradle straps, 2 x hole covers, 2 x plastic plate covers, 963 hardware bag, and instruction guide Manufacturer's Warranty Limited lifetime warranty  more

  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Oct-30-2008

thule rack doesn't fit spare tire

this is a nice rack but should be modified to allow adjustment for spare tires wider than those on Hondas. I bought the rack specifically to fit a standard Jeep spare tire and still had to pay 95.00 dollars to have it lengthened to fit my spare.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Sep-29-2008

Will Not Fit 2008 Toyota RAV4

After returning the Yakima Spare Joe that wraps around the spare tire, because of excessive vibration on the highway, I purchased the Thule Spare Me. It looks much more solid than the Yakima, being bolted on rather than held in place by nylon webbing. Unfortunately if you are a Toyota RAV4...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Aug-27-2008

Thule 963 Spare Me 2 Bike Rack

This was a very good investment. The Rack is very sturdy and a great alternative to having to buy a Class 1 or 2 hitch plus a rack for our Honda CRV. What's nice is in a few moments, I can take the rack off plus, it has a key lock so someone else can't quickly remove it.It is very adjustable and...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Aug-25-2008

Works great with my 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

I just returned from a weekend camping trip, my first using this product, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. It was simple to install. I was concerned that my spare tire (the standard tire from Jeep) might be too big, but it fits wonderfully. I was able to take my men's...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jul-29-2008

Great for my 1999 Honda CR-V and full size man's 21-speed bike.

I have a 1999 Honda CR-V and this works perfectly with my son's full size Raleigh 21-speed. Place the front end of the bike on the right side of the car and it hardly sticks out at all. Easy to install, simple functional design. Good choice for my car.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jun-27-2008

Does NOT fit LARGE tires

Be careful with this rack if you have large spare tires. I have 32" BFG AT's on my Wrangler and 33" Bridgestones on my H3. This rack fits neither of them. The top section needs to sit above the spare to lock into place, and tires larger than 30" in my approximation just won't work. There is no...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: May-27-2008

too restrictive

the rack came very promptly, however, the packaging was badly beaten up, and the actual rack had scratches when i took it out of the box. it was easy to install on my '05 jeep liberty, and is sturdy. there is one big problem i have with it- it doesn't fit anything smaller than a 16" mens bike. i...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Mar-25-2008

Works Great on my Jeep

Some other reviewers have good points about the downsides of this rack.Even though for myself, it has worked great so far, I have to give the bikerack 4 stars because the downsides are real.I've got an 05 Jeep Wrangler with a stock 30" spare and the rack fits great.If the diameter of the spare...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jan-06-2008

Not for large tires

I purchased this rack for my '08 Jeep Rubicon but learned too late that this rack is only for small spare tires. The size of my spare tire prevents the arms of the rack from opening fully so I can not properly lock them open.Make sure your tire is small enough to mount this rack to.

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Dec-13-2006

Bikes hanging off to the side of the car!

Great and simple rack IF you have a spare tire that is reasonably well centered on the back of your car. I have a Honda CR-V, the spare is on the right side - and even with the rack adjustment for non-centered spares, my bikes hung 8-10 inches off the side of he car. If you get this rack with a...

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