Simple Tire Trailer - First attempt

ATl_1LE · 09-12-2022, 04:14 PM

Thought i'd share with you guys my attempt at building a tire trailer. So far no issues at super happy with the result. Not the best setup compared to the custom builds I've been seeing, but no issues and pretty good weight balance fully packed.

Trailer is the standard aluminum harbor freight most use with simple with wood base and bunch of home depot mounting hardware. I added metal weather proof box up front to help with tongue weight and tool box and fuel jugs with a small ice chest in the middle secured with straps.

Silent_H_ · 09-12-2022, 04:39 PM

Thanks for sharing - that looks awesome!

RamAir02 · 09-12-2022, 06:07 PM

Absolutely love this. I have been considering doing the same with a HF trailer. Which trailer hitch? And did you have to cut the bumper or diffuser at all?

olblue75 · 09-12-2022, 06:16 PM

Been thinking of doin the same as well but using a single jet ski trailer.

ATl_1LE · 09-12-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

Absolutely love this. I have been considering doing the same with a HF trailer. Which trailer hitch? And did you have to cut the bumper or diffuser at all?

thx , definitely worth the effort if your willing to do it.

CURT 11900 1 1/4 hitch is what i used direct bolt in but you do have to trim a few inches from the very bottom of the bumper, but honestly not really noticeable straight on and from above can't see at all. If i removed the hitch i doubt anyone would even notice the part that was cut.

RamAir02 · 09-12-2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ATl_1LE

thx , definitely worth the effort if your willing to do it.

CURT 11900 1 1/4 hitch is what i used direct bolt in but you do have to trim a few inches from the very bottom of the bumper, but honestly not really noticeable straight on and from above can't see at all. If i removed the hitch i doubt anyone would even notice the part that was cut.

Thanks for the info. If you are able to snag a closeup shot of the hitch and where you cut, it'd be greatly appreciated!

Christian1LE · 09-12-2022, 09:15 PM

I love these setups with the little trailer I really thought about this as an option but I ended up getting a car trailer though so I'm looking forward to using that in the future. It should be much better to drive to and from the track, also gives me the ability to go to tracks much further away. This is a great option for opening up the ability to use slicks on the track though.

Now I have a real life trailer, a camaro and a BMW that can't pull the trailer, need to sell the BMW and get a tow car(probably a touareg)

sr71bb · 09-12-2022, 09:26 PM

Nice job!!! I know I enjoy mine https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...t=tire+trailer . Looks like most of the weight is towards the back of the trailer like you want. I would make sure you use trailer tires with M rating (81 MPH) or HIGHER. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...nd_Wheels.aspx

ATl_1LE · 09-13-2022, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sr71bb

I would make sure you use trailer tires with M rating (81 MPH) or HIGHER. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...nd_Wheels.aspx

Interesting, never looked into these because i never thought of replacing the tires. Might switch to these before the next road trip. Just makes sense really.

sr71bb · 09-13-2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ATl_1LE

Interesting, never looked into these because i never thought of replacing the tires. Might switch to these before the next road trip. Just makes sense really.

If you get the larger diameter trailer tires you may have to relocate the tire fenders upward an inch or so. That's what I had to do with mine. I also used a 5 inch RISER hitch so that on level ground the tongue of the trailer is in a slight downward position when it is hooked up. My trailer fully loaded with 5 jugs of fuel weighs 750 pounds. Yours is at least a couple of pounds lighter than that which is great.

I LOVE the matching color on your trailer wheels to your car wheels. SUPER NICE>

09-12-2022, 04:14 PM	#1
ATl_1LE Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Atlanta Posts: 38	Simple Tire Trailer - First attempt Thought i'd share with you guys my attempt at building a tire trailer. So far no issues at super happy with the result. Not the best setup compared to the custom builds I've been seeing, but no issues and pretty good weight balance fully packed. Trailer is the standard aluminum harbor freight most use with simple with wood base and bunch of home depot mounting hardware. I added metal weather proof box up front to help with tongue weight and tool box and fuel jugs with a small ice chest in the middle secured with straps. Attached Images

09-12-2022, 06:07 PM	#3
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,441 View My Garage	Absolutely love this. I have been considering doing the same with a HF trailer. Which trailer hitch? And did you have to cut the bumper or diffuser at all? __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

09-12-2022, 06:16 PM	#4
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09-12-2022, 09:26 PM	#8
sr71bb Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,484	Good Job!!! Nice job!!! I know I enjoy mine https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...t=tire+trailer . Looks like most of the weight is towards the back of the trailer like you want. I would make sure you use trailer tires with M rating (81 MPH) or HIGHER. https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Tra...nd_Wheels.aspx __________________ __________________________________________ 2019 SS 1LE BIG NA A10 Eagles Canyon Raceway 2.7 CCW Below https://youtu.be/c9M5UHDftcA 4-15-23 at SCCA TT U1 Class MEGA Thread on THIS car: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=602092 Retired Cars BELOW: 1973 Camaro, 1969 Camaro, 1969 Camaro SS RS 2010 Camaro SS with 1000HP F1R, 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Last edited by sr71bb; 09-12-2022 at 09:42 PM.

09-12-2022, 04:39 PM	#2
Silent_H_ Drives: '21 V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NE Posts: 263	Thanks for sharing - that looks awesome!

09-12-2022, 09:15 PM	#7
Christian1LE Drives: 2004 BMW 330CI, 2022 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NC Posts: 745	I love these setups with the little trailer I really thought about this as an option but I ended up getting a car trailer though so I'm looking forward to using that in the future. It should be much better to drive to and from the track, also gives me the ability to go to tracks much further away. This is a great option for opening up the ability to use slicks on the track though. Now I have a real life trailer, a camaro and a BMW that can't pull the trailer, need to sell the BMW and get a tow car(probably a touareg)

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