Expert Answers about BMW 5 Series
- How to Carry Bikes or Cargo on a 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
- There is a way to carry bikes or cargo on your Bimmer but none of the manufacturers we carry offer a hitch that is confirmed to fit the 2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo so I cannot recommend one for you. If you need to carry bikes or cargo then the other option would be to use a roof rack.
The most popular roof rack for the 2010 GT version is from Rhino-Rack using:
Crossbars # RRVA137B-2
Foot pack # RRRLKVA
Clamp kit # DK292
view full answer... - Hitch and carrier for 2 100 lb dirt bikes BMW 2012 535i xdrive
- The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit, part # SH38ZR, would better meet your needs. It is a Class III hitch that has a maximum tongue weight of 600lbs and a maximum load weight of 6000lbs. Please refer to your owners manual to check the maximum tongue weight for your vehicle. The lower of the two weights is what you should use.
Unfortunately a trailer will be your only option to carry two dirt bikes on your vehicle. We do not carry any two motorcycle hitch carriers.
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view full answer... - Availability of Hitch For 2006 BMW 5 Series for 3 Bike Rack
- The only available hitch for the 2006 BMW 5 Series is the # C11498 Curt Class I Receiver Hitch. Unfortunately this is not a confirmed fit for your wagon, only the sedan. Regardless of that fact, the Class I hitch would have been limited to 2 bikes and you need to carry 3.
Since there is not an available hitch I recommend using a trunk bike rack. The # SA803 Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack is a confirmed fit for your 2006 BMW 5 Series Wagon. It has anti-sway cradles with ratcheting straps that...
view full answer... - Will Performance Tires On Front of a 2012 BMW 535i have Adequate Traction with Chains on the Rear
- Because tire chains have a speed limit while in use (typically 30 to 40 miles per hour, vehicle owners manual may also have a speed requirement) traction with the front tires is not an issue to be concerned about. At low speeds, even in icy or snowy conditions, your tires will not be an issue even though they are not all weather tires.
If you are concerned about the traction of the front wheels then going with a set of snow tires on the fronts would be the way to go. I have linked our...
view full answer... - Tire Chain Recommendation for a 2012 BMW 535i with 275/3519 Tires
- First, if you cannot find any additional chain information in the owners manual, I recommend contacting a BMW dealer and speaking with a technician. Most vehicles like yours with the larger rims do require Class S chains if chains can be used at all. Tire chains should be placed on the main drive wheels. Since your 535i is rear wheel drive then you will want chains to fit the 275/35/19 rear tires.
If you have very little clearance between the tires and wells, or the tires and suspension...
view full answer... - How to Carry Three Bikes on a 2011 BMW 535
- The Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack, # TH56BV, will fit on your 2011 BMW 535 as long as it is a sedan model and not a wagon. This is one of our most popular bike racks. It is the easiest to install and includes the locks for both the rack and the bikes instead of selling them separately. I have attached the installation instructions and a video review of this bike rack for you to check out.
If you have a wagon model, then you will want to use a 2 bike trunk mounted bike rack like the Thule...
view full answer... - Recommendation to Transport Motorcycle with 2001 BMW 525i Sport Wagon
- The only solution that could work for your 2001 BMW 525i would be to install the Curt Hitch part # C11179 that you referenced and tow a small trailer.
Class I hitches the one for your vehicle not only have too low of tongue weight ratings for carrying a motorcycle carrier and motorcycle, they also do not make any carriers compatible with those hitches.
If you plan on doing some towing, you will need a ball, drawbar and a pin and clip. For a drawbar use # C45510. For a ball use # C40001...
view full answer... - Lightweight Platform Bike Rack for a 2017 BMW 5 Series
- You're in the right direction for the Class I hitch, as the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT, part # TH92BJ is a great choice for a lot of different bikes.
The DoubleTrack is fairly easy to load and the unique way that the frame clamps are mounted on the bike rack allows for you to mount in a variety of ways to the frame. I also appreciate that the DoubleTrack has an integrated lock system and its anti-rattle and sway is outright impressive.
An extremely lightweight option if you're OK with...
view full answer... - How to Carry Bikes on a 2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
- I have a solution for you but none of the manufacturers we carry have trunk mount bike racks that will fit your 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo. I recommend installing a roof rack to carry the bikes. A roof rack can be easily removed when not carrying the bikes. I recommend Rhino-Rack roof rack parts # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK292. The crossbars are integrated into the feet for a sleek OEM look. For a compatible bike rack you can use # RBC035. This is a very stable rack, even with...
view full answer... - Best Trailer for a Native Watercraft Titan Propel 13.5 Kayak
- The best trailer we have for your Native Watercraft Titan Propel 13.5 kayak is the Malone MicroSportXT Trailer part # MPG460XT. This trailer comes with everything you need to hit the road with your 2013 BMW 5 Series assuming you already have a wiring harness, ball mount, and hitch ball. If you need any of those items please let me know and I would be happy to recommend them. The trailer has a 375 lb weight capacity, retractable tongue for easy storage, and a five year warranty.
Unfortunately,...
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2004 BMW 545i
- We have several excellent trunk mounted racks compatible with your 2004 BMW 545i, to see our selection click the provided link.
The best choice from the ease-of-use standpoint would be the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV (2 bike) or # TH56BV (3 bike). The ratcheting cables used to connect the bike to the vehicle are extremely easy to use, and allow the rack to be installed or removed in a matter of seconds. The mounting cables are lockable, and the rack includes an integrated cable lock to...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2019 BMW 5 Series
- There is a great trailer hitch that fits your 2019 BMW 5 Series, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11478, which will work on 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, and 540i xDrive models; the only thing it will not fit is the Gran Turismo model of 5 Series. This hitch is perfect for your vehicle because not only does it not require any drilling to install but it is also almost completely hidden behind your bumper as you can see by the accompanying photo. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver...
view full answer... - Floor Mat Recommendation on an 2015 Automatic BMW 5 Series with Rear Wheel Drive
- We have a custom fit grey floor mat that will work great for you.
I recommend the WeatherTech # WT463131 for the front and # WT463133 for the rear. These mats are custom molded and laser cut to fit your specific vehicle. Simply remove your current mats and replace them with this rigid thermoplastic set. I have a set and love them. They can be easily removed and cleaned, they also trap all the excess dirt and moisture that I track in with my feet, keeping my interior looking like new.
view full answer... - Is Stabilizer Strap Needed with Curt Hitch C11498
- Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack with the hitch part # C11498 that you referenced. It is sold separately. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2014 BMW 535d
- For your 2014 BMW 535d, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11381. We have confirmed with Curt that this hitch does fit your 535d (Diesel) model and we have also had a few customers install this hitch without issue on their BMW 535d.
This Class I hitch will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and it has a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. I have attached an installation video on the 2013 model BMW 5 Series, along with the written instructions that you can use...
view full answer... - How to Carry Carbon Fiber Road Bikes on a 2014 BMW 535i
- I absolutely DO NOT recommend using the platform version of the Thule OutWay # TH65JV on your 2014 BMW 5-Series. This rack is best used on vehicles with metal bumpers and certain SUVs with padded bumpers. Given the weight of this rack, especially when loaded, it is likely to damage your vehicle.
The safest way to carry carbon fiber road bikes on your 2014 BMW 535 is to install a trailer hitch, # C11381, and use a hitch mount bike rack. You can then use a light bike rack, compatible with...
view full answer... - Replacement for Older Thule Rooftop Bike Rack on 2001 BMW X5
- Thank you for the photos and I searched extensively but could not find anything resembling the tightening wrench you have, either from Thule or other manufacturers.
If not having this wrench is stopping you from using your bike rack, the best option truly is going to be a new bike rack, which you will be able to use for a long, long time.
The best option is going to be the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 because it is a wheel-mounted bike rack that won't require you to remove your bike's...
view full answer... - Recommended Thule Square Bar Roof Rack for 2009 BMW 5 Series
- Yes, the Thule SquareBar Roof Rack that consists of # TH712100 for the two 43 inch long Crossbars and # TH710401 for the Evo Raised Rail Feet will work perfectly on your 2009 BMW 528i with the factory raised rails.
This will provide you with a durable system featuring a 220 pound weight capacity and galvanized steel to resist rust and corrosion over time.
view full answer... - Thule Aeroblade Crossbar Roof Rack Recommendation for 2008 BMW 535xi for Hullavator Kayak Carrier
- The Thule Hullavator # TH898 needs a bit of an overhang past the feet of the rack to install and function so going with a longer bar will give you a better result in that regard.
It looks like Thule has two different length bars they recommend for your 2008 BMW 535xi sedan so because of that I would go with the longer bar part # TH711420, and then the feet part # TH480R, with the fit kit part # THKIT1325.
view full answer... - Roof Rack Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 BMW 5 Series with Factory Crossbars
- Yakima has a few bike racks that are confirmed as a fit for the factory crossbars of your 2016 BMW 5 Series.
For a wheel mounted bike rack we have the Frontloader part # Y02103 or for a fork mounted bike rack we have the # Y02098. Either would be a great option depending on how you want to carry the bike.
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