What is the Maximum Bike Tire Width that Will Fit the Saris Freedom Bike Rack

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Hello - will this Freedom rack fit 2.8 and 3.0 tires sizes?

asked by: Mike

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Yes! The Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack # SA4412B accepts bike tires up to 3 inches wide. There is also a fat bike version, # SA4412B-FB, which accepts bike tires up to 5 inches wide. I have linked a video review of the regular Freedom version for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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I went and grabbed a Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Platform Rack from our demo bay and measured it from the center of the hitch pin to the nearest portion of the rack when folded up and it was 7-3/4 inches. I attached a picture that shows…

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Answer 2

When we installed a Draw-Tite Class III hitch on a 2014 Forester, we found that the hitch pin hole was recessed under the rear bumper by 7 inches. As you can see in the photo I've edited for you, the closest portion of the bike rack is…

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Answer 3

The best bike rack to accommodate your Trek Verge 2 E-bike is the Saris Freedom 2 #SA4412B. This has a weight capacity of 60lbs per bike and can fit up to 2-1/4" tires so it will be perfect for your E-bike. This secures the bike by the…

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Answer 4

There are a few bike racks that will clear the spare tire on the back of your 2012 Toyota RAV4. I recommend looking into the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #SA4412B. The closest wheel tray on this carrier…

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You can take a quick measurement to find the required distance for bike racks to work with your spare tire. You'll measure from the center of your trailer hitch's hitch pin hole to the furthest edge of your spare tire. Using a straight object…

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The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 2-Bike Rack #HR1450Z is 7-1/2 inches to the closest part of the rack so it will not clear your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL's spare tire. In order to get this rack to clear the spare you will need to use an adapter,…

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There are quality bike racks which extend enough to fold up and not interfere with the spare tire of your 2009 Toyota RAV4, but the Thule Helium will not be able to. The reason is, this rack measures 5" from the hitch pin hole to the closest…

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It is possible to use an extender like the 7" Brophy #HE06 so that the Kuat NV 2.0 Base #BA22B clears the tire on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler but even with it clearing the spare tire you wouldn't have complete access to your rear hatch area.…

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Answer 9

The Thule T2 Pro XTR part #TH83JV will not clear the rear spare tire of your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part #75461 on a 2008 FJ it had a distance of 9 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside of…

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Answer 10

The Kuat NV Base 2.0 part #BA22B would have plenty of clearance to fit past the spare of your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It has a distance of 11-3/4 inches from it's hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the rack when folded down. Normally that…

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Answer 11

Even the models of the 2007 Toyota RAV4 that had the tow package did not have any factory wiring. So what you'd need for a trailer wiring kit is the #118412 which installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors of your RAV4. I attached…

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Answer 12

Your best option for avoiding ground contact with a hitch mounted rack will be a platform style rack with a large or offset rise. This means the distance from the shank where the rack connects to the hitch and where the bikes actually sit is much…

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