Expert Answers about Volvo XC90

• Comparing the Inno Tire Hold and Thule T2 Pro XT Hitch Mount Bike Racks
• Between the Inno Tire Hold # INH120 and the Thule T2 Pro XTR I recommend the T2 Pro XTR hands down. It can handle up to 5" wide tires as opposed to 3" like the Tire Hold, it can accommodate a larger wheelbase (50-1/2"), plus it is a little easier to load the bikes since you have the one arm that holds it in place really well. The other great thing is that you can convert the T2 Pro XTR to a 4-bike rack if you need to do that in the future with the 2-bike add-on part # TH9036XT. Really...
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• Comparing the Thule Passage and Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Racks for a 2008 Volvo XC90
• The main difference between the Thule Passage # TH911XT and the Gateway # TH78VR is how each functions. The Passage arms (that hold the bikes) can only move with the upper leg. This limits the vehicles that it fits and its ability to hold bikes level . The Gateway arms move independently of the upper and lower legs and each other. This allows for more vehicle fits and greater flexibility for mounting bikes level. The Passage requires removing a nut and bolt on each arm to make adjustments....
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• Comparing the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack 58 Inch and 65 Inch for a 2018 Volvo XC90
• The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 will look better while installed on your 2018 Volvo XC90 when compared to the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG217 because the crossbars will be 7" shorter overall and 3.5" shorter on each side. They will both however work just fine with a rooftop cargo box like the Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box part # MPG911. The only time you would want to go with the longer option is if you were using the roof rack to transport multiple water-sport...
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