Trunk Mount Bike Rack with Narrow Arms for a 2010 Lexus IS 250 and ES Series

Question:

I need this bike rack to fit a Lexus IS 250 and a Lexus ES 300 or 350. I also must find a rack where the arms which cradle the bike are no more than 12 to 13 inches apart and have no knobs on the ends of the arms. My bike frame...Wilier Gran Turismo has large carbon fiber tubes. What say you? Thank you very much for any expert advice you can provide.

asked by: Chip P

Helpful Expert Reply:

The best trunk mount bike rack option for your 2010 Lexus IS 250 is going to be the Thule OutWay # TH56BV. The arms are 6-1/2" - 10-1/2" apart from outside to outside. The padded cradles and rubber straps will gently secure your bike frame. This rack will also fit a 2007 to 2012 Lexus ES series. If you have a different year let me know and I can determine if it will fit.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H