Thule 963 Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack

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Features

  • The Thule 963 Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack combines steady carrying quality with modern looks
  • Makes efficient use of otherwise wasted space by attaching to your rear-mounted spare tire
  • The Thule 963 Spare Me Bike Rack holsters two bikes of any size and style up to 75 lbs.
  • Features Thule's new T3 padded and easy-adjusting cradles that safely grip your bikes in place
  • The Thule 963 Spare Me Bike Rack boasts easy-to-adjust arms for effortless raising, lowering or folding flat when empty
  • Employs a ratcheting strap for taut transportation of your cycles
  • The Spare Me Bike Rack comes with all mounting hardware and detailed instructions for adding to your vehicle in less than 1 hour
  • Includes a keyed locking knob that helps keep your bike rack right where it belongs
  • Sturdy steel construction that lasts
  • Your Thule 963 Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack is covered by a Lifetime Warranty

Description

Leave it to Thule to not only make a spare tire bike rack, but to make the total package. The Thule 963 Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack has the durable steel construction, modern look, convenient features and secure installation to make it a staple on your adventure-ready ride.

The 963 Spare Me Bike Rack uses Thule's new T3 cradles to safely grip 2 bikes of virtually any size and frame style. Effortless arm adjustment makes changing height easier than ever, and allows you to fold the rack flat when empty. The Spare Me also utilizes a ratcheting strap for further sway-free carrying of your cycles.

Mounting the Thule 963 Spare Me Bike Rack is a cinch. Thule's detailed instructions and included hardware make installation a breeze that takes less than 1 hour. And, Thule stands behind your Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack with a Lifetime Warranty.

Notes

  • This Thule bike rack does not work on covered rear spare tires, or on vehicles with oversized off-road spare tires, such as Hummers, Land Rovers and select RAV4s.

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Good Value, Great rack

Posted on 05/12/2009 by Kenneth F. - 2009 Jeep Wrangler (Mechanicsville,MD)

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"This is a quality bike rack that I highly recommend."

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2009 Jeep Wrangler
I use my vehicle for
Leisure activities
 
Nice rack!

Posted on 05/12/2009 by David L. - 2009 Jeep Wrangler (Frederick,MD)

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"Thule bike rack fits great on the spare tire of my 09 Wrangler Unlimited. Holds 2 bikes with ease. Bit tight between the supports for my fiances bike (womens, shorter seat/handlebar spacing), but it gets the job done. Shipment as always from AutoAnything, fast as can be."

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About David L.
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2009 Jeep Wrangler
 
Good product.

Posted on 04/23/2009 by Andy S. (Mishawaka,IN)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"Easy to install , solid bike rack"

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works on a fj cruiser

Posted on 04/01/2009 by Alexander R. - 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Hawthorne,CA)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"it does work on a fj cruiser"

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About Alexander R.
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
I use my vehicle for
work and play
 
Jeep Liberty

Posted on 03/28/2009 by James A M. - 2007 Jeep Liberty (Littleton,CO)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"Installed on my Jeep Liberty (centered spare) in less than 10 minutes with no tools other than a lug wrench. It is soundly attached and easy to use with either one or two bikes. The support arms can be folded down when not in use."

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About James A M.
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2007 Jeep Liberty
 
Thrilled

Posted on 12/08/2008 by Clyde B. - 2006 Jeep Liberty (St. George,UT)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

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"After looking around at different styles of bike racks I finally chose the Thule Spare Me Tire Bike Rack for my 2006 Jeep Liberty. I love it. It looks great with or without a bike. It was really easy to assemble and carries the bike's just fine. The price is great too. One thing I really like is that I don't have to take the bike off to get in my rear door. The glass pop's up easily and the door swings great with a bike or two on. Thanks!"

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About Clyde B.
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2006 Jeep Liberty
I use my vehicle for
Everything, everyday.
 
Great Bike Rack -- FJ Cruiser 08

Posted on 11/20/2008 by Mohcine C. - 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Cardiff By The Sea,CA)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"The Bike Rack is good, but it barely mounted on my back tire since it is a bit bigger than normal tires. All Terrain Rugged Tires. The Bike Racks also might be perfect for normal bikes, but it is a bit tough to fit 2 beach cruisers on there. (you can barely do so) Except than that it is a great bike rack and proved to be useful... I use it all the time, especially to take my bike to go surf in remote places. Will recommend it, if you are planning on putting 2 beach cruisers on there I would suggest looking at other alternatives"

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About Mohcine C.
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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
 
Thule Spare Me Spare Tire Bike Rack

Posted on 10/23/2008 by Donna L. - 2006 Honda CR-V (Allentown,NJ)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.

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"The rack is easy to install and very well built.I feel that the bikes are securely fastened so that I do not have to be concerned when traveling on a highway for long distances at high speeds."

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About Donna L.
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2006 Honda CR-V
I use my vehicle for
recreation ( kayaking,sking,biking), daily errands,commuting
 
A Bike Rack for those Who don't want to install a Hitch.

Posted on 10/07/2008 by Richard P. - 1997 Honda CR-V (Eastham,MA)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

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"After having used a rack which needed to be attached with belts over the top of and the bottom of the fifth door on a Honda CRV, the Spare Me has been a joy to use. It certainly has encouraged my wife and I to drive to different locations, which normally would have involved using some busy roads to access, but have now become easily accessible with a "permanent" installation of our Spare Me. When not in use and folded down it looks good and having the option of different positioning makes it ideal for the CRV."

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About Richard P.
Vehicle
1997 Honda CR-V
I use my vehicle for
short trips around Cape Cod and most often to the outer beaches.
 
Bikes survive long trip!

Posted on 08/07/2008 by Lari R. - 2003 Jeep Liberty (Las Vegas,NV)

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"We purchased this rack for a special trip and the transport was safe due to this sturdy rack. We had to take the bikes off every night to keep them in the motel, and that was easy too. It fit my Jeep Liberty well, and we were able to open and the close the hatch door with the bkies on the rack."

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About Lari R.
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2003 Jeep Liberty
I use my vehicle for
commuting, desert playing, exploring