Since a bolt has to pass through the wheel rim and spokes to secure it to the rack, will it scratch or damage the wheels?
1590712
It did not damage my wheel. I drove over 1000 miles with my bike in the carrier. It worked great.
1590713
Depending on what size your bike is, I have a 450. The rack actually is not big enough for a big bike. It's ideal size for and 85. That being said, I still use it without putting anything through the wheels.
304933
We'll, I have not removed the rack since I installed it, so haven't noticed any scratches. I do wish it had two separate tied downs for the trunk as it seems to tilt some. My bike does not sway. But I also purchased some extra Velcro straps to secure the wheels. I have an '04 Honda Accord. No spoiler.
1996965
No, the bar in the middle would prevent the front wheel from being attached to anything.
507400
I was concerned about this as well but I've had mine for almost a year and haven't had this problem yet. The side racks are easily removable and I remove and put them away when i do not use the rack as I ride my bike to and from work every day. If you purchase this item be sure to get a small hacksaw because you will need to cut down the long bolts so that you can tighten it onto your bike.
1020874
I just installed mine and don't intend to take it off until it needs to be replaced. I imagine though that there would be marks left on the wheel. My wheel is just plastic without any sort of special finish. I would assume I could sand off any rough spots that would likely be a result from the easy rider. The tighter the easy rider is installed the less it will move and the less likely you'll have in cutting groves into your wheel.
2237293
It happened to me. I replaced the band that runs over the tire rim. It covers the spokes. Mine was worn out
766756
It will probably be fine. I would do something to improve the winch strap tie downs. I think that I will drill holes next to the existing rings (For some eye bolts) or have some stronger loops welded on for any sort of lengthy journey. Everything else seems overbuilt. It will still sway a bit over bumps...no hot rodding with a bike on the rack
1083413
You need not worry about the rim, you get the tire and rim both. Just make sure the 5/8" bore and the bolt patern match and your good to go. I hope this helps.
2029842
The way the bike rack is designed, it has solid rubber "feet" which is what comes in contact with the trunk and the back bumper. As far as the straps are concerned, they are metal but the way they attach to the vehical, there is only a slight chance of scratching it.
1385352
Certainly not with the included wheels, maybe with a flap disk or something. The included wheels are very aggressive and would would make huge marks very quickly.
1159631
Please remember this is an emergency repair process and I have not tested with wheels that have TPMS. This is a limp home repair process that may or may not foil the TPMS. Sorry I cannot give a better answer to your question.
300730
if you are talking about the tie down studs under the back side of rack, I just cut them off so they would not touch or scratch the rear fender.
697591
Those cracks will have to be huge for the wheels to get stuck. I just bought the bike and it has not been used yet, but the wheels are not thin.
1114001
the bag is designed to be attached to crossbars front and back, and to the racks on both sides. I simply put a exercise mat on the roof. I drove 2,600kms (1,600 miles) and no scratches. If your basket is large enough so that the bag doesn't "spill" over, I guess you should be alright.
2120616
I have a set of bags like this, called tour de france. To fix the bag getting caught in the spokes get thin board made of wood or plastic, cut to size, bolt to the bike rack. Then you wont have to worry about the corners bending in or the tie downs getting caught
358465
I've left it on, but I haven't been concerned if marks might be made on my travel trailer bumper. I will say the rack is somewhat heavy; add bikes to it and the weight compounds. My guess is it will likely leave marks unless you are able to pad the bumper surface somehow.
508069
Hello from Greece my friend....I put thin kautsuc pieces from bicycle wheels inside the chuck so I don't make any damage in my wood.....