Carry race tires over trunk?
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All I'm finding are systems which attach to a tow hitch, or which otherwise require your car to have the rear tie-down points still attached..
I may or may not have sawzalled mine off when I was in Monterey.
Surely if luggage can be carried on the trunk, so can a set of wheels and tires.
I may or may not have sawzalled mine off when I was in Monterey.
Surely if luggage can be carried on the trunk, so can a set of wheels and tires.
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Don't know about you guys, but I've had some 40 pound suitcases. Pile a few of those on the trunk, and that comes close the weight of some wheels/tires.
I bet it would be fine... just have to find a replacement if it caves in.
I bet it would be fine... just have to find a replacement if it caves in.
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Actually I run 4 225 width tires across the trunk. They wedge in nicely. Run a strap through the wheels and hook them to the trunk uprights. Run another strap through the wheels and cinch it down around the part of the tires hanging out the back so they can't move. I've done more than a dozen track days that way, some more than 3 hours away. Never had a problem.
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Thanks for the responses.
I should have mentioned: 225s, will need passenger seat along the way and at the events for passenger.
Dopple: I was thinking something which rested its weight on the QPs just to the outside of the trunk, (where a lot of people mount their wings) would be better. But..
Cueball: I like your idea, curious to see a pic.
I should have mentioned: 225s, will need passenger seat along the way and at the events for passenger.
Dopple: I was thinking something which rested its weight on the QPs just to the outside of the trunk, (where a lot of people mount their wings) would be better. But..
Cueball: I like your idea, curious to see a pic.
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When I go racing I have a loaded (50Lb) tool box, duffel bag full of spare parts and ****, 1 gal of coolant, 1 gal. of water, factory scissor jack, and 1 jack stand all in the trunk. Trunk lid stays open and I ratchet-strap down four rims w/ 205's.. stays nice and tight and I dont need a trailer! also in the pass. seat is my helmet, lunch box, and backpack with extra clothes pen paper.. basically whatever I need. I REALLY don't like breaking down!
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I have a classic carrier rack (for an NA, I don't use it any more) mounted to a trunk lid that I believe is rated for 300lbs. That should carry 4 wheels without much trouble at all. I can't remember the width off hand but I could measure. PM me if you're at all interested in the idea, I'd sell mine really cheap.
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My car had the stock luggage rack trunk lid when I got it and it was labeled 22lbs. max capacity. That's 1 tire with no rim in it, hahaha. You will need to do it the way the other guys suggested or weld a custom addition to the hitch to make it reach up there where you need to bolt it. Good luck.
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Actually I run 4 225 width tires across the trunk. They wedge in nicely. Run a strap through the wheels and hook them to the trunk uprights. Run another strap through the wheels and cinch it down around the part of the tires hanging out the back so they can't move. I've done more than a dozen track days that way, some more than 3 hours away. Never had a problem.
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Not my car, but it works... weather permitting. Thats 4 225's across the bar. It works out well if you don't need the top. A friend of mine did this on the 250+ mile trip to T-Hill with no issues. I will say that I like cueball's method, sounds superior if it fits.
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205 T1Rs on Heliums. I can see 225s fitting like this.
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Too bad I couldn't see the cop that was trying to pull me over for awhile.
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Too bad I couldn't see the cop that was trying to pull me over for awhile.