Will this rack work for a,toyota rav4 2012? Will this clear spare tire? Thanks
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I'm not at home to measure how much room there is between the car and the upright. I think there should be enough room to get past the spare tire.
1321653
I have the 2 row Rav4 and it fit perfect, wish it laid a little flatter but in time it should. If the rear floor is completely flat and measures the same distance, it should work. The second row leg room is different between yours and mine, make sure you measure it.
735856
As long as you have a hitch it will fit. It might not stick out far enough to clear the tire if this is the case you can always get a hitch extention.
2280187
I don't think it will as the rack has a metal plate on the top part that is supposed to stick to the tire wall providing extra support and balance.
1660047
I don't have a rav 4, but I have a jeep wrangler with a spare mounted outside like the rav 4. The rack fits and clears the spare tire, but I can't open the rear door all the way. My tailgate swings out an I must remove the bikes and rack to completely open the door.
1772721
It will not fit on 2009 Rav4, I just bought it for that and will have to return it. The problem is the Rav4 spare tire mounting plate has a round part to hold the tire in place that prevents putting the bike rack mounting plate in place.
1631942
Rev. Mike - My bike rack (a three bike model) is mounted to a Pro Series trailer hitch for the RAV4. See http://www.proseriestowing.com/content/products.aspx?lvl=3&parentid;=1000&catID;=1035∂=51157. The distance from the pin securing the bike rack to the Upright bar is 12 3/4". The upright bar clearance to the tire cover is 3 1/2". It all works well and is a great bike rack. Jack L.
1746350
no sure of the specs thickness of the rack as long as you measure it and look at the specs of this rack it should work. Make sure your racks run from left to right of the car and it should work if it is not too thick.
425359
I work for a roadside assistance company. So far, it has worked on all the vehicles that needed the spare tire lowered from the back. Even works on the Town & Country vans and Toyota vans where the spare is under the middle of the vehicle.
2006811
Just purchased this for Toyota Rav 4 tire size 215/70 R16 and it fits perfectly, snug as a bug. I suspect it would not be adequate for your tire size.
669710
Yes, if you have a full size spare now it will still fit. The Genuine Toyota Tow Hitch does not alter the spare tire storage capacity at all.
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You would need to get a hitch extender. Something like this to clear the back tire: 12" Trailer Hitch 2" Square Class III Extension Adapter Towing Extender #5000 lbs
2006812
Clark, I do not know it would be a good fit for your spare tire. For I can see on the http://www.tacomaworld.com, your tire it is bigger than mine. I used for my spare tire P235-70R16 and fit very good. In fact, When I put it in, it looked like a little loose, but I guess with the time and heat (I live in Houston, TX) make it fit like a glove now. Btw, I should add I like it and has good quality. I hope it helps.
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It will fit a standard spare tire. Any wider and the curve on the top won't be long enough to grab the tire.
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Hey Daniel, this rack will work for your car but it is not recommended for your bike. Because the switchblade is so heavy, a hitch rack will be the only to support it. -ea
926070
the spare will fit but you have to remove the existing storage, the tire / jack kit came with its own when I got mine
2127217
The Allen Sports bike rack will work on any trunk with a slightly raised spoiler. I drive a Toyota Solara that has a raised trim like spoiler and the bike rack works great. However, if your car has a large pronounced rack, I wouldn't recommend it.