What you're looking at is the same trailer I use for hauling my tires. Mine
has the 8" wheels, but I'd recommend the 12" wheels since they turn fewer
revs per mile.
As for the towing thing, I'd wager my trailer weighs closer to 300lb loaded.
My tiny front-engined sports car doesn't have any trouble towing it, even
with less power than your tiny mid-engined sports car. Stopping distances
WILL be longer, and frankly, this is more of a concern than getting going.
Do keep in mind that the speed limit for cars with trailers is 55 mph, so
don't get caught speeding, er, um, DON'T DRIVE TOO FAST, M'KAY?? ;)
Scot
----- Original Message -----
From: <jake@codeworm.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: Tint, tiny trailers for tiny, tiny cars.
> I swore I'd never be in credit card debt again, but
> this is an emergency. :)
>
> My tire-toting friend isn't going to be able to make
> every event.. In fact, during round 4 he'll be at Sears
> Point, which means I won't get to try my neato tires
> out at Oakland.
>
> I've ordered the hitch kit for my MR2, and now I need
> to figure out what to attach to it.
>
> So which tiny, lightweight, and inexpensive trailer do
> I want? Harbor Freight has a tiny trailer with either
> 8 or 12 inch tires. Anyone have experience with these?
> Are there other choices? What should I be concerned
> about?
>
> Finally, what are rules for towing 200 lbs behind a
> tiny mid-engine sports car?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jake
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