03-31-2020, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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Cargo carrier for race wheels/tires?
I've pondered a tire trailer, and for various reasons it would be nice if I could avoid having to buy/build one. I was looking at a few Class I cargo carriers, and they might work. With a Class I hitch, it would be limited to 200lb (including the weight of the carrier itself). But one wheel/tire could go in the trunk and then the other three could strap to the carrier. Anyone ever tried this on a 5th- or 6th-gen Camaro?
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04-01-2020, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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I've been thinking about this for a long time too, but someone on here told me that with a rear seat delete you can fit (4) 305s in the car no problem. I think that will be the route i try this year.
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04-01-2020, 11:16 AM | #3 |
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That could be true. I need to keep my rear seat in place since I'm going to run Street class.
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04-01-2020, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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Maybe you can put the rear seat in the passenger footwell/seat area and replace it after removing the wheels from the back seat area at the event?
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04-01-2020, 11:34 PM | #5 |
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You can fit four 305's without a rear seat delete. Just throw one in the passenger seat if you can't fit them in the back.
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04-02-2020, 09:51 AM | #6 |
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I wouldn't put that kind of weight on a carrier, 200lbs right at the interface is one thing, but carrying tires and wheels in a basket further back is another, way more leverage. With a small trailer, that weight would be supported by the trailer wheels.
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04-02-2020, 10:09 AM | #7 |
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Exactly what I was thinking. That does not look safe.
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04-02-2020, 05:47 PM | #9 |
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^ That is superfly dope right there!
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04-02-2020, 06:09 PM | #10 |
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5th Gen ZL1 yes. It works fine. I could put 3 tire/wheel combos on the carrier in your first post. The load rite hitch wasn't a difficult install. It attaches to the rear bumper struts.
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04-02-2020, 06:36 PM | #11 |
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Or load in second vehicle (truck) and buddy, son, wife ...... etc follow u to track. Make a day off it.
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04-02-2020, 10:42 PM | #12 |
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That's been my concern, too, TBH.
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04-03-2020, 08:01 AM | #13 |
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The Leroy Engineering trailers are probably your best option. It's what I would go with if I had a place to leave a trailer.
https://www.leroyengineering.com/
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04-03-2020, 08:49 AM | #14 |
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+1 on the Leroy trailers. I went with the Paddock for up to 335 wheels. Can get a hidden hitch from Leroy as well. Best quality for the money for sure
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