Spare tire

MikeMoller · 08-07-2019, 09:01 PM

I would think it would be considered removeable ballast and be legal in that respect. No different than a barbell weight.

Larry Hill · 08-08-2019, 05:48 AM

I was asked by NHRA one time if the spare tire I was carrying would bolt up to the car.

Hacksaw · 08-08-2019, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

I was asked by NHRA one time if the spare tire I was carrying would bolt up to the car.

Of course your answer was yes.

DonatoEng · 08-08-2019, 12:35 PM

I had a slick go flat at the end of a run at Indy and pulled over on the return road, opened the hatch pulled out the spare and jack and proceeded to change the tire. This was all before the scales.
Never seen so many Tech guys come flying up the return road to watch me and escort me to the scales.

stage1scott · 08-08-2019, 01:49 PM

It's hard to believe what memory cells get jarred by different subjects in here-back in my stocker days, early-mid 70s,I recall a story of a very fast 71 454 Chevelle in Div 1 with a 200 lb spare mounted in the trunk-this was way way before weight boxes and changing classes up or down was legal and the accepted way to do it. he was bounced from the event but no further recriminations except don't show back up with that spare.

Pete Lanciers · 08-08-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stage1scott

It's hard to believe what memory cells get jarred by different subjects in here-back in my stocker days, early-mid 70s,I recall a story of a very fast 71 454 Chevelle in Div 1 with a 200 lb spare mounted in the trunk-this was way way before weight boxes and changing classes up or down was legal and the accepted way to do it. he was bounced from the event but no further recriminations except don't show back up with that spare.

Scott, I seam to have a similar recollection from E-town was it a Blue & White convertible running SS/EA?

stage1scott · 08-09-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Lanciers

Scott, I seam to have a similar recollection from E-town was it a Blue & White convertible running SS/EA?

Right church wrong pew--as far as I knew, it was the hardtop in SS/FA that had the heavy spare, both probably utilized it!

stage1scott · 08-08-2019, 02:07 PM

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james schaechter · 08-08-2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatoEng

I had a slick go flat at the end of a run at Indy and pulled over on the return road, opened the hatch pulled out the spare and jack and proceeded to change the tire. This was all before the scales.
Never seen so many Tech guys come flying up the return road to watch me and escort me to the scales.

That’s funny! They must have heard the one about the Cobra Jet that went 1.20 under and lost the spare tire before getting to the scales. LOL

08-07-2019, 09:01 PM	#1
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Spare tire I would think it would be considered removeable ballast and be legal in that respect. No different than a barbell weight. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,937 Liked 10,705 Times in 2,229 Posts	Re: Spare tire I was asked by NHRA one time if the spare tire I was carrying would bolt up to the car. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-08-2019, 12:35 PM	#4
DonatoEng Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 147 Likes: 12 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Spare tire I had a slick go flat at the end of a run at Indy and pulled over on the return road, opened the hatch pulled out the spare and jack and proceeded to change the tire. This was all before the scales. Never seen so many Tech guys come flying up the return road to watch me and escort me to the scales. __________________ John Donato Stk / SS 3435

08-08-2019, 01:49 PM	#5
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Spare tire It's hard to believe what memory cells get jarred by different subjects in here-back in my stocker days, early-mid 70s,I recall a story of a very fast 71 454 Chevelle in Div 1 with a 200 lb spare mounted in the trunk-this was way way before weight boxes and changing classes up or down was legal and the accepted way to do it. he was bounced from the event but no further recriminations except don't show back up with that spare. __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

08-08-2019, 02:07 PM	#8
stage1scott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cornville Posts: 406 Likes: 1,870 Liked 109 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Spare tire ... __________________ Scott McIntyre-Cornville-retirement at last! 2015 Chevy SS. LS3/ 6 spd Stick-Wolf in sheeps clothing!

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