Spare Tire Mounted Bike Rack for 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited

Question:

I just purchased the Sportrack SR2813 from Amazon and sadly find out the wheel plate is wrong for the car as it doesnt line up properly. Does Item # 753-3532 fit the Sportrack ? or have you any ideas as to a part that does fit ? or do I just need to modify the plate that came with the rack or would it be better to send the whole thing back and get a different setup all together ? Thank you for your time.

asked by: Martin D

Helpful Expert Reply:

The SportRack 3 Bike Rack SR2813 is not a fit for your 2002 Mitsubishi Montero so the mounting plate may or may not be the only issue.

I reached out to my contact at Thule who said the Thule # 753-3532 is not compatible with the Sportrack # SR2813. They make both parts and purposefully make sure they are not compatible so warranties will not cover interchanging parts. I recommend returning the bike carrier for one confirmed to fit your vehicle and I've attached the link to models that are compatible.

I recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO. This rack comes with the locks to secure your rack to your vehicle as well as your bikes to the rack.

expert reply by: Jason S