Tire transportation

bryan_G01 · 03-16-2017, 06:19 PM

Whats the best way to transport your track tires in the 235?

Figured someone already tried all options and has a good suggestion.

235x40x18 x 4.

I figured 2 in rear seat, 1 in trunk, 1 in front seat worst case.
Maybe i can get all 4 in rear if i take the bottom cushion out?

What have you done in the past?

Pparana · 03-16-2017, 08:20 PM

4 in the backseat, one if the reasons I got this car, Got sick of the trailer.

bryan_G01 · 03-17-2017, 08:55 AM

how tho? standing up or laying down?

shil · 03-17-2017, 09:18 AM

Had the dealer install new snow tires last fall.
The summer tires fit in the back, no worries. Bag 'em and stack 'em.
Standing up, if I remember, but it's not a tight fit.

bryan_G01 · 03-17-2017, 10:25 AM

seats down or up?

rwalker · 03-17-2017, 02:00 PM

I got four 255/35r18s across the back standing up, no problem, with the seats up, rear cushion in place.

bryan_G01 · 03-17-2017, 06:05 PM

thanks all. Trying to be a little more responsible instead of driving to the track on slicks lol.

pikcachu · 03-17-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

thanks all. Trying to be a little more responsible instead of driving to the track on slicks lol.

living on the edge

but you can probably take off-ramps turns at 100mph

bryan_G01 · 03-17-2017, 08:47 PM

to lime rock isnt bad, 2 hours, njmp is 4 with traffic, glen is 4 hours.

trying to squeeze all i can out of my nt01s.... i have 3 track days in a week starting april 9th.

pikcachu · 03-17-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

to lime rock isnt bad, 2 hours, njmp is 4 with traffic, glen is 4 hours.

trying to squeeze all i can out of my nt01s.... i have 3 track days in a week starting april 9th.

damn.... that's like $1k/week....

How many days you get per set ?

bryan_G01 · 03-17-2017, 09:16 PM

i go through 2-3 sets per season. same with rotors and brake pads.
figure 6 days, or 6 hours on track per set.

I got 23 days in last year, might be a little less this year since wife tells me I need to save for house.

I already have a set of nt05s on apex's im going to try out.
And got my pfc 08s ready to go.

pikcachu · 03-17-2017, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

i go through 2-3 sets per season. same with rotors and brake pads.
figure 6 days, or 6 hours on track per set.

I got 23 days in last year, might be a little less this year since wife tells me I need to save for house.

I already have a set of nt05s on apex's im going to try out.
And got my pfc 08s ready to go.

I try go through 2 seasons per set

oh wow that must get expensive fast.... well you can always live in your car

gtmax500 · 03-18-2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pikcachu

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

i go through 2-3 sets per season. same with rotors and brake pads.
figure 6 days, or 6 hours on track per set.

I got 23 days in last year, might be a little less this year since wife tells me I need to save for house.

I already have a set of nt05s on apex's im going to try out.
And got my pfc 08s ready to go.

I try go through 2 seasons per set

oh wow that must get expensive fast.... well you can always live in your car

No he can't, all the space is taken up by his tires

bryan_G01 · 03-18-2017, 06:27 PM

Gotta pay to play!

Soren535 · 04-06-2017, 01:02 PM

For track days I load up the back seat, flip down the rear and cover with a tarp. 3 wheels standing left to right behind the passenger seat, 1 lies flat behind driver seat for a snug fit side to side. Then I slide the passenger seat back up against the vertical wheels to keep them from shifting back and forth.
Leaving the trunk wide open for other goodies.

I'm quite impressed with how much the 2 can fit.

rich8566 · 04-07-2017, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Whats the best way to transport your track tires in the 235?

Figured someone already tried all options and has a good suggestion.

235x40x18 x 4.

I figured 2 in rear seat, 1 in trunk, 1 in front seat worst case.
Maybe i can get all 4 in rear if i take the bottom cushion out?

What have you done in the past?

Rear seats up - 4 wheels and tires side by side standing upright. It's a perfect fit. Adjust both front seat backs to hold all 4 tires in place.

rich8566 · 04-07-2017, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Whats the best way to transport your track tires in the 235?

Figured someone already tried all options and has a good suggestion.

235x40x18 x 4.

I figured 2 in rear seat, 1 in trunk, 1 in front seat worst case.
Maybe i can get all 4 in rear if i take the bottom cushion out?

What have you done in the past?

Rear seats up - 4 wheels and tires side by side standing upright. It's a perfect fit. Adjust both front seat backs to hold all 4 tires in place.

rich8566 · 04-07-2017, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Whats the best way to transport your track tires in the 235?

Figured someone already tried all options and has a good suggestion.

235x40x18 x 4.

I figured 2 in rear seat, 1 in trunk, 1 in front seat worst case.
Maybe i can get all 4 in rear if i take the bottom cushion out?

What have you done in the past?

Rear seats up - 4 wheels and tires side by side standing upright. It's a perfect fit. Adjust both front seat backs to hold all 4 tires in place.

rich8566 · 04-07-2017, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

Whats the best way to transport your track tires in the 235?

Figured someone already tried all options and has a good suggestion.

235x40x18 x 4.

I figured 2 in rear seat, 1 in trunk, 1 in front seat worst case.
Maybe i can get all 4 in rear if i take the bottom cushion out?

What have you done in the past?

Rear seats up - 4 wheels and tires side by side standing upright. It's a perfect fit. Adjust both front seat backs to hold all 4 tires in place.

bryan_G01 · 04-07-2017, 05:57 PM

can also do 1 in trunk, 3 in rear.

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