Bringing wheels to and from track

dP3NGU1N · 09-28-2013, 06:57 PM

For those of you who actively go to the track, what's your preferred method of hauling extra wheels and tires?

Up till now I've been just using my stock wheels and don't carry any spares with me but I'm always concerned I'm not going to be able to make it home on the wheels that I brought. I've recently purchased a set of dedicated track wheels to take to and from the track but now I have to rely on friends who are also going to the track to help me haul them because they won't really fit in the Z. Anyone figure out a novel way to haul all your track equipment with just the Z?

On a related note has anyone tried to modify a bike rack to hold wheels instead of bikes like with a boofsquire or something?

BGTV8 · 09-28-2013, 08:23 PM

You need a small/light trailer ... search trailer hitches in the motorsport thread - has been done before for just this purpose.

skidad62 · 09-28-2013, 09:42 PM

I put the track wheels on & convert from street trim to track... then trailer the whole rig

Can't imagine hauling 4 wheels & tires, tools, race fuel, helmet & race suit, etc in the car itself?

cossie1600 · 09-29-2013, 12:26 AM

You could, but it's messy

RotanimoD · 09-30-2013, 12:13 AM

it doesnt fit LOL i just put it on the night before and drive to track

ResIpsa · 09-30-2013, 07:47 AM

Search for my DIY Low $ Trailer Hitch. Just remember to use an angle grinder instead of a dremel tool.

03threefiftyz · 09-30-2013, 03:57 PM

Mike · 09-30-2013, 09:10 PM

before a trailer, I would drive to and from on slicks, sometimes even after the trailer, as it was just easier. never noticed any decreased life, as they really don't get too hot going 60mph.

GSS138 · 09-30-2013, 09:53 PM

Mike, did you steal a corvette badge, wth is that on your hood anyway?

martin82 · 09-30-2013, 10:05 PM

no way to fit 4 18's with 285 square I tried. I can fit 4 tires no problem, you can probably fit 3 wheels, maybe strap one on the hatch LOL

03threefiftyz · 09-30-2013, 10:12 PM

I used to fit (4) 285's on 10.5's in the 350 without issue. Could toss in a jack, tools, etc as well.

Read T · 09-30-2013, 10:36 PM

One of my buddies has a setup like this for his spec miata, works great.

Tow hitch on the Zed. I have a boofsquire and don't think this would be a safe way to transport them.

Mike · 09-30-2013, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

Mike, did you steal a corvette badge, wth is that on your hood anyway?

No, its not a corvette badge, although I did own one, but its my Naval Aviator wings, which I earned through a lot of hard work.

any other questions????

GSS138 · 10-01-2013, 11:56 AM

Cool, cousin flew EA-6's back in the 90's,what bird did you fly?

Mike · 10-01-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSS138

Cool, cousin flew EA-6's back in the 90's,what bird did you fly?

E-6A and LC130

09-28-2013, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 19	Bringing wheels to and from track For those of you who actively go to the track, what's your preferred method of hauling extra wheels and tires? Up till now I've been just using my stock wheels and don't carry any spares with me but I'm always concerned I'm not going to be able to make it home on the wheels that I brought. I've recently purchased a set of dedicated track wheels to take to and from the track but now I have to rely on friends who are also going to the track to help me haul them because they won't really fit in the Z. Anyone figure out a novel way to haul all your track equipment with just the Z? On a related note has anyone tried to modify a bike rack to hold wheels instead of bikes like with a boofsquire or something? __________________ 35% Hooper Optik \| Takeda Attack CAI \| F.I. HFC \| Hotchkis Sway Bar \| Stillen 24row \| OS Giken Super Lock LSD \| TK Shift Knob \| EVO-R Carbon Diffuser

09-28-2013, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
skidad62 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 214 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	I put the track wheels on & convert from street trim to track... then trailer the whole rig Can't imagine hauling 4 wheels & tires, tools, race fuel, helmet & race suit, etc in the car itself? __________________ 2010 370Z Black Cherry Roadster Touring Sport 2003 Mustang Vortech YSI 640 rwhp - sold but not forgotten

09-30-2013, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	Search for my DIY Low $ Trailer Hitch. Just remember to use an angle grinder instead of a dremel tool. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

09-30-2013, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	before a trailer, I would drive to and from on slicks, sometimes even after the trailer, as it was just easier. never noticed any decreased life, as they really don't get too hot going 60mph. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-30-2013, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	Mike, did you steal a corvette badge, wth is that on your hood anyway? __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

09-28-2013, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,515 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39974	You need a small/light trailer ... search trailer hitches in the motorsport thread - has been done before for just this purpose.

09-29-2013, 12:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	You could, but it's messy

09-30-2013, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
RotanimoD Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 59 Drives: 2012 370z SP Rep Power: 13	it doesnt fit LOL i just put it on the night before and drive to track

09-30-2013, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16

09-30-2013, 10:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	no way to fit 4 18's with 285 square I tried. I can fit 4 tires no problem, you can probably fit 3 wheels, maybe strap one on the hatch LOL

09-30-2013, 10:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
03threefiftyz Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 536 Drives: 03 350z 6mt Rep Power: 16	I used to fit (4) 285's on 10.5's in the 350 without issue. Could toss in a jack, tools, etc as well.

09-30-2013, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	One of my buddies has a setup like this for his spec miata, works great. Tow hitch on the Zed. I have a boofsquire and don't think this would be a safe way to transport them. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

10-01-2013, 11:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	Cool, cousin flew EA-6's back in the 90's,what bird did you fly? __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

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