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Posted by: Joseph Mills Aug 22 2003, 03:51 PM

I'm stumped.......I need to transport, utilizing my 914, a 2nd set of wheels/slicks to my local race track (Hallett - about 100 miles away).

Knowing how ingenious and resourceful (cheap), some 914 owners are ,
I was hoping you might have some suggestions, or share how you resolved this problem.

A 2nd vehicle is not an option.

Roof rack?

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 22 2003, 03:57 PM

1 (2 maybe, especially with no spare) in front trunk, 1 (2 maybe) in back trunk. 2 in passenger seat, 1 in passenger footwell. roofrack's been done, it works, rear decklid oughtta work - two stacks of two. little tow-behind trailer, very popular with the Miata people. FedEx.

Posted by: airsix Aug 22 2003, 03:58 PM

Roof rack or small trailer. Small enclosed trailers are getting to be a common sight around here among the 914 and MR2 crowd. Most look to be about 4 feet square. Most guys buy the trailer frame kit and then build their own box on it. Harbor freight sells a small utility trailer that looks just about right (if you build a box for it). Nice for bringing tires, jack, tools, air tank, etc.
-Ben M.

Posted by: ChrisReale Aug 22 2003, 04:01 PM

I put one in the front, one in the rear and remove the passenger seat and put two there, along with a cooler. Jack and tools fit in the rear also.

Posted by: airsix Aug 22 2003, 04:02 PM

ps - the roof-rack idea makes me nervous. I was just thinking about the weak little hooks holding the roof on, and the forces that 120 pounds of wheels/tires would exhert in an abrupt manuever...

Posted by: seanery Aug 22 2003, 04:03 PM

3 in passenger compartment 1 in front trunk for me!

Posted by: Demick Aug 22 2003, 04:04 PM

Racks or small trailers work. But you can do it without those. One in the front trunk (in place of the spare). One in the rear trunk. And two in the passenger seat (I put them standing up leaning against the passenger door, not laying down - and wrapped up in a sheet of course).

I've tried to fit 2 in the front or rear trunks, but they wouldn't fit (205/50-15's).

Demick

Posted by: fiid Aug 22 2003, 05:21 PM

I've seen these little units ( basically a bar with a could of bends into) that plug in where a towhook would go (box section port you see on trucks) that allows you to transport 4 wheels. Has anyone gotten one of these to fit on a 914??

Fiid.

Posted by: campbellcj Aug 22 2003, 09:36 PM

I've done this successfully too. 1 in each trunk (front one in place of regular spare). Two in passenger seat/footwell area, ideally secured as best as possible with bungee cords or something.

I must say I am DAMN glad now to have the tow vehicle + trailer. It's the only way to fly. Now I don't I have to be "choosey" about what I schlep to the track, and I can cruise in comfort with a/c (or heat+bunwarmers), tunes, and so forth. Not to mention that I can fit at least 1-2 passengers if I want to.

Posted by: campbellcj Aug 22 2003, 09:37 PM

I've done this successfully too. 1 in each trunk (front one in place of regular spare). Two in passenger seat/footwell area, ideally secured as best as possible with bungee cords or something.

I must say I am DAMN glad now to have the tow vehicle + trailer. It's the only way to fly. Now I don't I have to be "choosey" about what I schlep to the track, and I can cruise in comfort with a/c (or heat+bunwarmers), tunes, and so forth. Not to mention that I can fit at least 1-2 passengers if I want to.

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 22 2003, 09:40 PM

and don't you find you can press -a little- harder during the weekend knowing if you have a problem, you can still get to work Monday morning ?

Posted by: si2t3m Aug 23 2003, 09:04 AM

As for me, same as the others, one in each trunk, 2 in the passengers compartment. I have an extra top and figured I could install a rack on it to hold the 2 extra tires (dont like the idea of driving around with 2 wheels in the cabin...


I saw this too:





it's from

http://www.okmiata.com/wheels_tires.html


4 wheels might be too much but for 2, it could be a solution. Now to afix it on the 914...

Marc-André

Posted by: ArtechnikA Aug 23 2003, 09:08 AM

might be okay in a state in which you don't have to display a rear plate.
are there any of those ?

cars following seem to have enough trouble judging where the back of my car is - not sure i want to hang something 2 feet farther back than expected ...

Posted by: brant Aug 23 2003, 02:27 PM

MMMmmmmm... Hallet... nice.
brant

Posted by: Joseph Mills Aug 24 2003, 04:25 PM

Hey thanks to each and all for the many great suggestions and observations.

This morning I test loaded all the wheels in the car. I can't believe one of my rear wheels that are 8" rims with hoosier 225/45 will fit in the back trunk! What an optical illusion. I think I could win drinks placing bets in bars with this one!

Simply carrying them onboard is definitely how I'm going for now. However, I am going to shop around for a second top - I like the idea of mounting just two wheels for top on driving, or two wheels in the passenger side for topless.