Thule 963 Spare Me 2-Bike Spare Tire Mount Rack | 
 enlarge | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $165.00
Buy New: $132.00
You Save: $33.00 (20%)
New (8) Used (1) from $109.50
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 16374
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.5
Dimensions (in): 36 x 18.5 x 4.5
MPN: 963
Model: 963
UPC: 091021963177
EAN: 0091021963177
ASIN: B000GT1QQM
Release Date: August 4, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2 bike capacity | | • | T3 cradles and No sway cages lock bikes and control bike movements | | • | Attaches to spare tire bolt pattern with lockable adapter plate included | | • | Arms fold down when not in use | | • | Refer to Fit guide for recommended applications |
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Product Description
This modernized carrier attaches to your vehicle"s spare tire bolt pattern for a secure fit. Wing-knob easily raises and lowers bike arms and prevents the loss of hardware. Rubber T3 cradles lock-down bikes while allowing complete adjustment along bike arms for secure positioning. Includes heavy-duty strap and locking adapter plate.
Product Description
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 thule rack doesn't fit spare tire October 30, 2008
Fred Parson
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.
 Will Not Fit 2008 Toyota RAV4 September 29, 2008
Steve VanderMeer (Fort Collins, CO United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 owner, your 2008, and possibly 2007 model will not accommodate this rack. Toyota has put a senseless little flange on the spare tire mount that effectively blocks the Thule mounting plate from being secured to the vehicle. A hack saw may be the best solution to this problem, but I don't think Thule should be claiming compatibility with the 2008 RAV4 without a very large asterisk.
 Thule 963 Spare Me 2 Bike Rack August 27, 2008
W. Kalamon (Eastern Pennsylvania)
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 folds down tight against the tire so it doesn't stick out when we are not using it.
I found that all of the Thule products are very well made. Typical quality Swedish design.
Works great with my 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara August 25, 2008
M. Grant
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 mountain bike and my girlfriend's women's mountain bike down the freeways and back-roads of Southern California without any issues from the rack. Getting the bikes mounted is pretty easy. It was a little different with my girlfriends bike since the bike has different bar angles, but I was able to make it work. I used my bike lock as an additional tie-down just in case, but it wasn't necessary. This morning I took the bikes off and the system easily collapses flat against the tire. You could even take the whole thing off between trips if you don't like the look of the rack. Its so easy to put back on! I shopped around and found Amazon was a bit cheaper than most.
Great for my 1999 Honda CR-V and full size man's 21-speed bike. July 29, 2008
J. Mason (Guilderland, NY USA)
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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