Either affix the rack to the bolts holding your spare tire in place or attach it to the tire with loops and convenient, adjustable straps. Strap designs tend to be the more affordable option, while nearly all racks that attach to the actual bolts of your spare even compensate for off-center spares. Spare tire bike racks are ideal if you want to retain access to your hitch for towing, and you prefer not to strain your back, neck, and shoulders trying to mount your bike on top of the roof rack of your already tall vehicle. If you have a hitch receiver, then we also have options that allow you to use a hitch-mounted bike rack that extends farther than a standard bike rack for SUV’s so there is clearance to accommodate for the spare tire while still providing the same stability expected of a hitch-mounted bike rack.