Product Description
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Heavy-duty, spare tire-ed, hanging-style bike rack with
adapter to fit standard and most oversized tires (for 2 bikes).
Please check the Thule buyer's guide prior to ordering.
From the Manufacturer
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Stow Bikes on Spare Tires and Save Hitch and Rack Space
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The Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 is a unique rear 2-bike
carrier that is specifically designed for use on vehicles that
stow spare tires at the exterior, rear of the vehicle using a
bolt system. The Spare Me 2 utilizes the existing ing of the
spare tire to secure the carrier and bikes transported, leaving
the hitch receiver and roof racks of vehicles available for other
purposes. Additional key features include: Stay-Put cradles with
detachable anti-sway cages at bike frame contact points, bike
arms that fold down when not in use, and
bike-to-carrier/carrier-to-vehicle locking functionality.
Features/Specifications
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* Attaches to rear ed spare tire and fits both regular and
oversized tires
* Carries up to 2 bikes
* Stay-Put cradles with detachable anti-sway cages prevent
bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
* Integrated locking cable and locking knob secures bikes to
carrier and carrier to vehicle
* Arms fold down when not in use
* Locking knob functionality adds an additional layer of security
against spare tire theft
* Maximum total carrying capacity - 75 lbs. (34 kg)
* The carrier's lock is One Key system compatible
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Review
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The Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 is a unique rear 2-bike
carrier that is specifically designed for use on vehicles that
stow spare tires at the exterior, rear of the vehicle using a
bolt system. The Spare Me 2 utilizes the existing ing of the
spare tire to secure the carrier and bikes transported, leaving
the hitch receiver and roof racks of vehicles available for other
purposes. Additional features include: Stay-Put cradles with
detachable anti-sway cages at bike frame contact points, bike
arms that fold down when not in use, and
bike-to-carrier/carrier-to-vehicle locking functionality.
Stow bikes on spare tires and save hitch and rack space for
other items.
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Stow Bikes on Spare Tires and Save Hitch and Rack Space
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Drivers of Jeeps and many SUVs featuring rear ed exterior
stowage of spare tires, can sometimes experience recreational and
conventional hauling conflicts due to the positioning of their
spare tire which excludes the exterior rear of the vehicle as a
bicycle stowage space. Without the ability to be placed atop the
rear exterior of the vehicle, bikes may need to go on a roof rack
or even monopolize the trailer hitch, both of which could be used
for other items. The Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 Carrier does away
with this potential issue by utilizing the ed spare tire
itself to secure the carrier to the vehicle.*
Stay-Put cradles and no-sway cages along bike arms support
bikes.
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Base plate slips between vehicle and tire, and then is
connected to by a locking knob.
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Integrated locking cable and locking knob secures bikes to
carrier and carrier to vehicle.
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The carrier has a 2-bike capacity, and features Stay-put
cradles along the top of its two bike arms, and anti-sway cages
that hang down from arms as well. The top horizontal tubes of
bikes rest on the cradles, while the no-sway cages contact the
vertical seat tubes of bike frames. At each of these points
rubberized ripple straps wrap around the bike frame, resulting is
a superior hold that isolates each bike in place. To attach the
Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 Carrier, remove any tire cover in use and
the lug nuts of the spare. Then lift off the tire. The ing
plate of the Spare Me 2 goes directly onto the bolts designed to
hold the spare tire, with the plate's square female threaded
shaft pointing out. The tire goes back on over this and should be
tightened back down using the lug nuts, with the shaft of the
ing plate extending through the tire's rim. Through this
configuration the spare tire now serves as the base for securing
the carrier to the vehicle. (In anticipation of larger than
normal tires, the Spare Me 2 ships with both various sizes of
extended ing brackets and extenders.) The carrier can now be
connected to the shaft of the ing plate using a combination
of a square ing bracket which slides over the plate shaft at
one end, and is screwed to the rear of the carrier at the other.
This creates a reinforced conduit through which the locking knob
is tightened. Rubber spacers at the back of the carrier are
pressed into the spare tire as the locking knob is tightened,
which creates even carrier stability without damaging the tire.
During ing, the body of the carrier can be centered over the
spare, or to its right or left. This allows for even distribution
of bicycle weight along the vehicle, regardless of the alignment
of the spare on the vehicle. Bike arms fold flat when not in use,
which makes for easy parking, and removes the need to ever remove
the carrier.
Secure Dual Locking Functionality
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The 963PRO Spare Me 2 features dual locking functionality that
allows bikes to be secured to the carrier, and the carrier to be
secured to the vehicle. The carrier ships with two locking
cylinders. The first cylinder is inserted into the head of the
unit's locking knob. Once the knob has been tightened down to
secure the carrier to the spare tire, it and the entire carrier
can be locked in place and only removed with a key. An added
benefit to this is that the carrier can now be left on, over the
spare tire, indefinitely. This provides a layer of security
against tire theft. The second locking cylinder is inserted into
the head of the integrated cable lock, found in the right upright
tube section of the carrier. To lock bikes to the carrier pull
the head of the cable lock up, and connect it with its site
end, which extends from the extreme tip of the right bike arm.
Key Features
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* Attaches to rear ed spare tire and fits both regular and
oversized tires
* Carries up to 2 bikes
* Stay-Put cradles with detachable anti-sway cages prevent
bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact
* Integrated locking cable and locking knob secures bikes to
carrier and carrier to vehicle
* Arms fold down when not in use
* Locking knob functionality adds an additional layer of security
against spare tire theft
Technical Specifications
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* Capacity - Two bikes
* Maximum total carrying capacity - 75 lbs. (34 kg)
* Bikes lock to carrier - Yes
* Carrier locks to vehicle - Yes
* One Key system compatible - Yes
* For use with tandem and recumbent bikes - No
* Recommended for off-road use - No
What's in the Box
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* Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2-Bike Spare Tire Carrier with integrated
locking cable
* ing plate, locking knob, optional carriage bolt, and other
necessary hardware and hex key
* Four Stay-put cradles
* Two anti-sway cages
* Six ripple straps
* Two locking cylinders, with keys, and lock cylinder change key
* Two optional ing bracket adjustments, and two optional
standoff extension adjustments
* Strap assembly with plastic buckle
* Installation instructions and warranty information
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its
accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an
original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty
terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other
person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear
and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle
operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load
carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
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Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric
Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a
pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't
long before he added other practical items to the company's
portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on
car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin
family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979,
and it has continued to grow both ally and through
acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in
providing transport solutions for an active life.
* Your vehicle must be equipped with a spare tire to secure the
carrier.
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- Stay-Put Cradles with anti-sway cages hold bikes in place for frame protection and stability.
- Attaches to spare tire and fits both regular and oversized tires.
- Integrated locking cable and locking knob secure bikes to carrier and carrier to vehicle.
- Arms fold down when not in use.
- Max number of bikes 2 , Load capacity 75 pounds.
- Please note some frame styles may require a Thule Frame Adapter to securely attach to hanging bike racks..