Probably. I have seen both tires and carbon rims destroyed from a hot exhaust. I would either get an adapter for your receiver or build some type of heat shield.
LAZERWOLFE on
It could absolutely melt carbon wheels, but worse it could melt your tire and/or heat it up and cause it to blow off the rim, once that tire is deflated your bike can fall off the rack.
If possible get a hitch riser.
Dexter2700 on
You have a truck bed….why not just use the bed?
Beneficial-Oven1258 on
It will melt carbon wheels for sure, and probably bake tire sealant
ZaphodBeeblebrox4011 on
Just trade it in on a Lightning. No exhaust and room for all your gear in the frunk!
frankjakezels on
Thanks everyone! I will probably return and find another solution. It’s a cool rack though if anyone is thinking about getting one.
RCrl on
I have a Thule T2 that gets my bikes above an exhaust setup like this.
wsfshf on
YES
JollyGreenGigantor on
Muffler shop can weld a turn down or side exit for less than $100
Lost_Homework_5427 on
Yes it will. I once burned a tire as the bike wheel was right behind the exhaust. Lesson learned
TurbulentReward on
You could get a riser for the hitch, normally people would use a dropper but if you rotate it 180 it will work as a riser.
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Probably. I have seen both tires and carbon rims destroyed from a hot exhaust. I would either get an adapter for your receiver or build some type of heat shield.
It could absolutely melt carbon wheels, but worse it could melt your tire and/or heat it up and cause it to blow off the rim, once that tire is deflated your bike can fall off the rack.
If possible get a hitch riser.
You have a truck bed….why not just use the bed?
It will melt carbon wheels for sure, and probably bake tire sealant
Just trade it in on a Lightning. No exhaust and room for all your gear in the frunk!
Thanks everyone! I will probably return and find another solution. It’s a cool rack though if anyone is thinking about getting one.
I have a Thule T2 that gets my bikes above an exhaust setup like this.
YES
Muffler shop can weld a turn down or side exit for less than $100
Yes it will. I once burned a tire as the bike wheel was right behind the exhaust. Lesson learned
You could get a riser for the hitch, normally people would use a dropper but if you rotate it 180 it will work as a riser.