The rack came with three tongues to accomodate a variety of tire sizes. I used the middle length option and there was plenty of thread. It feels very secure. No problem in my experience fitting on a Defender.

 

Looks great, do you remember what size you went with? Was that the medium or large?

 

I have questions, and I’m sweating over which bike rack to order. I’ve narrowed it down to the 1up Super Duty Single, or the Yakima Spareride. With the 1up, is the 7” extender enough to clear the rear tire? With the Spareride, is there any worry about putting the weight of the bike rack and 70 lbs of bikes on the rear door/hindge? Any input would be much appreciated!

 

I settled last season on the 1Up. I did have a bunch of grief on the extension as well. I had an offset extension, but it kind of put it where I didn't want it, too low or too high. So I looked at straight extensions. They were all too long, all I needed was 6". So I just made one from bits of others and some square tube. No need for the holes, since the 1Up's system uses friction fitting with a large steel ball extending out and jamming the rack in place. I didn't want it too far out there or it gets all waggy should the road be rough. I can do crummy welding when I have to.

 

Thanks, that makes me think the 7” extension would work no problem!

 

It should. Since if mine had a hole, it would be a 6". Good Luck.