The one hitch we offer for your 2008 Lexus IS 250 sedan is a light-duty Class I type, part # C11372 from Curt. This hitch, like all Class I hitches, does have a maximum tongue weight rating of 200-lbs. Even without the weight of your chosen motorcycle carrier the 234-lb bike itself is already over the hitch's capacity. Since there are no other hitches for your car that offer a higher weight capacity you'll want to use a small utility trailer to transport the dirt bike. You can often find... view full answer...
This particular instance has to do with the way that a Class I hitch, like the Curt Class I Round Tube Receiver, part # C11047, is structured and the way that the leverage applied by the weight of the bikes will affect a light duty hitch.
Class I hitches are only intended for use to carry 2 bikes because putting weight further back on the shank of the bike rack will apply undue force to the hitch and the rack itself, causing the shank of the bike to possibly bend and fail because of the... view full answer...
Yeah it sits pretty low. When the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11389 is installed on a 2014 Lexus IS250 the bottom of the receiver sits only 6" off the ground.
The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11389 is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity and a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I have linked an installation video below to help you get it set up.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56142 and the Draw-Tite Drawbar item... view full answer...
The aftermarket trailer hitch offered for your 2008 Lexus IS 250 is a light-duty Class I type that is rated to tow up to 2000-lbs, Curt # C11372. Your vehicle manufacturer will specify in the owner's manual whether or not the vehicle is recommended for towing. When a car that is NOT rated to tow still has an available trailer hitch made for it this is to allow for other non-towing applications like use of a compatible Class I hitch-mounted bike or cargo carrier, such as Curt bike rack #... view full answer...
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