Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack screw size
M6 · 35 mm long
If you are replacing a screw on Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack, the thread is M6, 35 mm long.
The record covers replacement T-track bolt for securing the rack to roof bar slots.
This entry is marked confirmed and comes from driveden.com.
An M6 screw is 6 mm in diameter with a 1 mm pitch, tapped with a 5 mm drill; imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6.
Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack screw specifications
One row per fitment record. Head, drive are shown only where the source states them; pitch is the ISO coarse pitch for the thread.
| Thread | Length | Pitch | Head | Drive | Where it goes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6 | 35 mm | 1 mm | not stated | not stated | Replacement T-track bolt for securing the rack to roof bar slots | Confirmed |
Fitment records and sources
Replacement T-track bolt for securing the rack to roof bar slots.
pitch 1 mm · tap 5 mm · clearance 6.6 mm · PH3 / Torx T30
How to check the screw before you buy
- Board standoffs and enclosure bosses set the usable length: the screw should clamp the board without bottoming in the standoff.
- Diameter: across the threads an M6 screw measures about 6 mm with calipers (usually a hair under). If yours measures noticeably more or less, it is a different thread.
- Pitch: 1 mm from one thread crest to the next (10 crests per centimetre). A thread pitch gauge or the pitch-gauge tool settles it in seconds.
- Length: measure from under the head to the tip for pan, button, wafer and cap heads; countersunk (flat) heads are measured overall.
- The record states 35 mm. Going longer risks bottoming out or touching parts behind the hole; going shorter loses thread engagement.
- Driver: the source does not name the drive. Standard M6 heads take PH3 for Phillips and T30 for Torx, and a 5 mm hex key for socket heads; a bit that fits loosely will cam out and strip the head.
- Tightening: no device-specific torque is published in these records. The site's general figure for M6 is about 7-10 N·m into metal threads and 2.5-4.0 N·m into plastic bosses; snug it up and stop.
Common mix-ups with M6
- Rack hole threads vary: 10-32 and 12-24 are still common in US racks alongside M6 - check the rail before buying.
- Climbing bolt hangers and most ski bindings are M8 and up, outside this database's M1.2-M6 range.
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Questions about Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack screws
- What size screw does Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack use?
- M6 × 35 mm for replacement T-track bolt for securing the rack to roof bar slots.
- How long are the screws in Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack?
- The record gives 35 mm. Measure the original from under the head (overall for a countersunk head) to confirm before ordering.
- What is the thread pitch of an M6 screw?
- 1 mm (coarse), which is the standard pitch for M6 machine screws; a 0.75 mm fine pitch exists but is uncommon. The tap drill is 5 mm and the normal clearance hole is 6.6 mm.
- What screwdriver do I need for Thule ProRide 591/598 Bike Rack?
- The sources do not name the drive. For M6, Phillips heads normally take PH3 and Torx heads T30; socket heads take a 5 mm hex key.
- Can I use an imperial screw instead of M6?
- No. Imperial look-alike: 1/4in-20 (6.35 mm) — the tripod/camera thread; visibly larger than M6. Use a true M6 screw so it does not cross-thread or strip the hole.