I want to run street tires to the event and changing to the race rubber once I arrive. Is it possible to carry 4 race tires/wheels in the car? A good autocross tire will wear quickly on the street. A road race tire will last longer, but still you would use up a lot of it life on the highway. I can only visualize getting 3 tires in the car.

 

1 tire for each seat + trunk = 4 tires.

should be piece of cake

put on some covering for the seats so the tires don't ruin the seats, of course

 

I'm just gonna trailer the car. It's just faster to leave the r-compounds on the car and load it on the trailer... especailly when not having to change tires on a 90 degree day.

"But it's a stock class car? Why are you trailering it?"

"I only drive it at auto-xes. If something breaks, it's 100% chance that it'll be AT an auto-x. And then I like the idea of towing to national events in my roomy Tahoe."

"Oh."

I live 1.5 hrs away from the closest event site. Doing national events... if something breaks on the road, I'd be paying for a tow anyways....

--kC
(Trailer queen)

 

I had no problem carrying 4 tires in the rear seat when I was using the 245/45/18's, but when I switched to the 275's, we had to take two vehicles.

Put them in bags, stand 2 up in eah rear seat. Unless your unusually tall, you can drive comfortably to/from events.

 

I had no trouble stuffing 4 275s in the back seat. It was a slightly tighter fit than the 245s and the view out the rear window was a little worse. I don't stand them up, though. They're almost laid down on the rear seats and onto the console/armrest. I'm 6' 0" and have no issues with enough room up front.

 

Do you have a photo of this? I assume you stack them two high on each side.

I've been wondering how I was going to get the 275's in the car.

Thanks.

 

never occurred to me to take a photo. I won't have tires in the car again for at least 8 more weeks.

 

Move to California, I'd be autocrossing this weekend if the dang Chargers had not made the playoffs and claimed Qualcomm Stadium.

 

I grew up in/around DC. Went to San Diego after high school and lived there for about six years. Moved up to LA and lived there for five years. Let my wife talk me into moving back to DC four years ago.

And I might be doing an autox this weekend anyway. Supposed to be in the mid 50s here...but raining

 

If we can get a decent hitch for the RX-8 we might be able to follow the Miata crowd and use this: http://www.tiretail.com/

 

While I haven't tried it with an 8 tire, I've had good luck in the past with the "po mans tire cover" i.e. a plastic garbage bag:D . If an 8 tire is too big, I know they make oversized garbage bags. Not too sure where to get them, but a buddy of mine who is in construction gave me a few. They are twice the size and three times the thickness of a regular 32 gallon bag. Or, there is always the custom look of two garbage bags that have been genetically spliced together with scissors and duct tape.


Regardless, don't forget to mark the outside so it doesn't get reversed and you end up with brake dust all over your seats.

 

Ikea used to have tire bags with carrying straps that you could just barely squeeze an RX-8 wheel with a 245/35-18 Hoosier in. They were called DIMPA, but I can't seem to find them on Ikea's site any more. They were about $5 each and held up pretty well.

I started with the big trash bags last year, but it was a real pain getting them on the tires without ripping them to the point of uselessness. Picked up a box of contractor garbage bags at Home Depot that have room to spare, are real thick and have made life a lot easier.

 

I was *at* IKEA yesterday and couldn't find them either. I think they're gone for good. They seemed to fall apart for folks about as quickly as the contractor garbage bags do.

 

Presto - Done! 3/4ths through this thread, Speed Racer tells of a $180 hitch that is as pictured, some have already ordered I guess.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...=TRAILER+HITCH

 

I was wondering if it would support a 200 lb tongue weight and after looking at the PDF it says it does.

 

Still can't find those bags? Check these carry all tire bags - http://www.vulcantire.com/tiretote_ad.htm

 

I did the ikea bag + 275s with ease in the back of my RX8. I drive around town with the seat fairly far forward, so its fine, but on long trips I need more leg room.

Hence the need for the trailer. For those of you that ordered a hitch from hitch-web, here is the latest word I got this week:

 

Tire tote. Saw a ad in my lastest grassroots motorsports mag.


About:
Tire carrying and storage system that alleviates the mess and strain of seasonal tire change.

Benefits:
• Protects clothing from tire and brake residue
• Easier to carry tire
• Protects vehicle interior from tire and brake residue
• Organizes garage
• One size fits all
• Extends the life of the tire
• Machine Washable
• Rugged long lasting construction



Kit Includes: - Two Tire Bags



Dimensions:
• Box: 10”W x 6”H x 5”D
• Fits most passenger vehicles
(22" through 31" tire)

Materials:
• Center - 600 Denier Polyester, Black
• Sides - 70 Denier Nylon Ripstop, Silver - PMS 429C


http://www.motivation-design.com/tiretote/

 

I wish they covered the entire wheel to keep brake dust off the seats. Neat.

 

I can confirm. I fit all four Hoosier 275's in the back seat plus two wheels in the trunk and two in the front seat for the ride to the tire store. My first autocross in the RX8 is next weekend.

OT, I'm amazed what I can stuff in that car. Last night I fit my new lawnmower still in the box in the back seat.

 

I also confirm. I just put my race tires in the car for an autocross tomorrow. I used 39 gallon lawn trash bags. The tires are 245 and 275 pirelli race tires on the stock wheels. They fit vertically, 2 in each back seat. I can take pictures tomorrow if you want, but they fit really well. I'm 5' 7" and the seat position went right back to where I normally drive. For those that are taller (most everyone else ), anyone of those tires will fit in the trunk if you want, and you can put one tires in the seat behind the driver. Then the seat will go back more.

Can't wait to try these tires out on the track!

 

Good luck tomorrow lego......

 

I would like to see a picture. Thanks.

 

I also carry my tires in large garbage backs in the rear seats. Two will fit in each seat with no problems. I just bring a chain and lock with me to lock up my wheels to a fence post in the pit area at my local track for solo II.

 

How about a trailer like this?

Held 5 mounted tires (245/45ZR16s), 4 jerricans, and all the tools I could use. Plus served as a mount for a CB antennae (no magnetic ones for my car) and for the vinyl numbers required at the event (shoe polish? Oh, please!).

Towed fine at 120 to 140 mph for hours (thanks, Bearing Buddy!) and was low enough not to be seen behind the car unless tires were on board, then only the top 2 inches of the tires were visible. Handles very well, too.

All built on a standard issue light trailer chassis and cost a total of $400.