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Choosing the Spare Tire Bike Rack

  Finding the right bike rack depends on many factors which include the number of bikes you need to carry, your budget for the rack, features you desire, and brand, but possibly the most driving issue is the type of vehicle you have and what other use it will have in addition to transporting bikes. A   spare tire bike rack   is a great option for those with Jeep type vehicles and other styles which have a spare tire mounted on the back. Using a spare tire bike rack means that the tow hitch is free to be used to tow a vehicle, trailer or boat at the same time. It doesn’t matter if the spare tire is center mounted or off center if a spare tire bike rack is chosen with adjustable arms that can center the bikes regardless of the tire position. The least   expensive kind of spare tire bike rack   uses straps to attach it to the tire assembly. These straps must be carefully secured to secure the bikes properly and prevent damage to them as well as to the vehicle. The higher grades of spare t