Spare tire

House of Darts · 08-02-2019, 10:19 PM

Switched over from factory fuel tank to trunk mounted cell. No way can I get a 13,14 or 15" tire/wheel back in the trunk. Can I just mount a rim in the factory spare tire location?

Lew Silverman · 08-02-2019, 11:45 PM

Is there a requirement to carry a spare tire? I've never seen anything in the rulebook, although if you're looking to add some "legal" weight to your car that may be one way.

I've heard stories of folks who added things other than air to the spare, and tech inspectors who aggravated hernias inspecting them!

GTX JOHN · 08-03-2019, 02:45 AM

Easier for us to just bolt some weight in or install a weight box.

Bob Mulry · 08-06-2019, 12:11 PM

I used to use an 8.20 x 15 recapped 8 ply snow tire (sometimes full of water)...

Back in the day there was no such thing as ballast.

Either bolt the weight in, in the location that you want or use a weight box.

Bob

Terry Cain · 08-06-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by House of Darts

Switched over from factory fuel tank to trunk mounted cell. No way can I get a 13,14 or 15" tire/wheel back in the trunk. Can I just mount a rim in the factory spare tire location?

I would think that you could run the wheel. I use to run some heavy mufflers hanging under car. They were not hooked up but needed the weight.

R. Thorne · 08-06-2019, 07:54 PM

Have you tried one of the “space saver” oem type spare tire/wheel combinations?

House of Darts · 08-07-2019, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by R. Thorne

Have you tried one of the “space saver” oem type spare tire/wheel combinations?

I thought about that but am not sure if its legal considering its not available for the combo. Pulled a 13" rim w/o a tire and it cleared. Have the battery and fuel relay mounted where the the weight box would go.

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.

08-02-2019, 10:19 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Spare tire Switched over from factory fuel tank to trunk mounted cell. No way can I get a 13,14 or 15" tire/wheel back in the trunk. Can I just mount a rim in the factory spare tire location?

08-02-2019, 11:45 PM	#2
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Spare tire Is there a requirement to carry a spare tire? I've never seen anything in the rulebook, although if you're looking to add some "legal" weight to your car that may be one way. I've heard stories of folks who added things other than air to the spare, and tech inspectors who aggravated hernias inspecting them! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

08-03-2019, 02:45 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,732 Likes: 2,798 Liked 2,479 Times in 697 Posts	Re: Spare tire Easier for us to just bolt some weight in or install a weight box. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

08-06-2019, 12:11 PM	#4
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Spare tire I used to use an 8.20 x 15 recapped 8 ply snow tire (sometimes full of water)... Back in the day there was no such thing as ballast. Either bolt the weight in, in the location that you want or use a weight box. Bob __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports

08-06-2019, 07:54 PM	#6
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 182 Likes: 61 Liked 100 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Spare tire Have you tried one of the “space saver” oem type spare tire/wheel combinations?

08-07-2019, 09:01 PM	#8
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

08-08-2019, 05:48 AM	#9
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,928 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 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