I have on occasion transported a set of tires thusly: two in pax seat, one
behind pax seat, one on shelf under rear window. I don't know if this is an
option for you, since your rear window is glass, but it might be worth a
shot.
And you won't be able to fit two tires in the trunk; I've tried it.
Scot
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John J. Stimson-III" <john@idsfa.net>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 10:14 AM
Subject: Miata poll: transporting tires
> I'm curious how the local Miata drivers get their race tires to/from
> the events. The methods I've heard of are:
>
> 1. trailer (Scot, Craig)
> 2. custom rack (Keith Hearn)
> 3. two in the passenger seat, one behind the seat, one in the trunk
> (do two fit in the trunk?) (commonly recommended method)
> 4. four in the trunk, lid and wheels secured with a rope (some dude on
> Miata.net)
> 5. Just drive on 'em
> 6. "What other kind of tire is there?" (Eric, Jim...)
>
> I wonder if the wider 6.5" wheels and 205 tires would still fit for
> option 3.
>
> Which method do YOU use?
>
> --
>
> john@idsfa.net John Stimson
> http://www.idsfa.net/~john/ HMC Physics '94
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