Can you fit a set of wheels and tires inside a FT86?

[gatorbushmen]

I've fit 6 215/45/17 drift spares in the car with the spare tire and tools taken out. 8 if you take out the rear seat.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by NJ-JDM

Can you fit a set of wheels and tires inside a FT86?

If you were buying a set or bringing them to the track, can you fit a set of 4 inside the car? One in the trunk, two with the seat folder down, one in the front seat???

Thanks

Take out the spare.

I fit:

4x 17x9" with 245/40-17 tires
50-quart Igloo cooler
Jack
Toolbox
Helmet
Carry-on luggage
Backpack
Photo equipment

-alex

[pooch]

Just transported 4 350z rims and tires and 4 srx rims and tires (separate trips, lol)


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[Rifle]

I must not be good at tetris.. cause 4x 18x9.5 mounted with 255/35s did not fit without me doing some trickery..

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Rifle

I must not be good at tetris.. cause 4x 18x9.5 mounted with 255/35s did not fit without me doing some trickery..

That's because you are trying to transport 9.5" wheels with 255 tires.

245 and/or 9" is about the max you can do. 9.5" can only fit 1 in trunk and sorta 3 in back seat if you fold the seats down and play Tetris.

-alex

[Rifle]

Originally Posted by mav1178

That's because you are trying to transport 9.5" wheels with 255 tires.

245 and/or 9" is about the max you can do. 9.5" can only fit 1 in trunk and sorta 3 in back seat if you fold the seats down and play Tetris.

-alex

I basically fit them with 2 staggered in the trunk and 2 semi standing up in the back seat, with my driver seat dangerously close to the steering wheel.. But it was only for like 45 minutes till I was where I needed to put them on lol

[ZionsWrath]

Yes, here is my old configuration. I got a better one I can take a pic next track day.

My tires barely fit though. 17x8 with 225/45.

If someone knows someone who can build me a tire trailer I'd be open to it though.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by Rifle

with my driver seat dangerously close to the steering wheel..

This is what I'm wondering. I'm 6' and drive with the seat slid all the way back. Last year when I picked up my 18x9.5 rims in their original boxes, they barely fit with no tires on them. I don't see how even the stock rims with tires would fit in there without pushing the seat forward. For those who take tires to the track in their cars, are you having to push your seat forward to fit them?

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

This is what I'm wondering. I'm 6' and drive with the seat slid all the way back. Last year when I picked up my 18x9.5 rims in their original boxes, they barely fit with no tires on them. I don't see how even the stock rims with tires would fit in there without pushing the seat forward. For those who take tires to the track in their cars, are you having to push your seat forward to fit them?

Yes. I sit fairly close to the wheel. I'm 5'10. If my seat isn't properly adjust it doesn't fit well.

If you won't be having a passenger you can fudge it and put your seat more back but the wheel you stack on the passenger side will intrude on the passenger seat so you can't really have anyone sit in it.

For me I have to adjust it just right to fit me and my passenger "comfortably". There is more room to mess about with stock wheels/tires size.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

This is what I'm wondering. I'm 6' and drive with the seat slid all the way back. Last year when I picked up my 18x9.5 rims in their original boxes, they barely fit with no tires on them. I don't see how even the stock rims with tires would fit in there without pushing the seat forward. For those who take tires to the track in their cars, are you having to push your seat forward to fit them?

Whenever I transport any track wheels/tires, I never move my driver's seat.

Spare comes out. Then two wheels stacked on top of each other in the trunk (245/40-17 + 17x9" + tire totes usually provide a perfect fit) + two wheels in the back seat folded down.

If I need space I'd put the wheels upright and there's ample room for a drink cooler, my toolbox, jack, and even luggage.

I packed all this in my car last week and drove almost 4000 miles to/from COTA.

-alex

[Bach415]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Whenever I transport any track wheels/tires, I never move my driver's seat.

Spare comes out. Then two wheels stacked on top of each other in the trunk (245/40-17 + 17x9" + tire totes usually provide a perfect fit) + two wheels in the back seat folded down.

If I need space I'd put the wheels upright and there's ample room for a drink cooler, my toolbox, jack, and even luggage.

I packed all this in my car last week and drove almost 4000 miles to/from COTA.

-alex

Any pictures how it looked after you fit everything in? I actually never thought of taking out the spare to fit another tire/wheel underneath..

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Whenever I transport any track wheels/tires, I never move my driver's seat.

Spare comes out. Then two wheels stacked on top of each other in the trunk (245/40-17 + 17x9" + tire totes usually provide a perfect fit) + two wheels in the back seat folded down.

If I need space I'd put the wheels upright and there's ample room for a drink cooler, my toolbox, jack, and even luggage.

I packed all this in my car last week and drove almost 4000 miles to/from COTA.

-alex

yeah, I never move my driver side seat.

Huh never thought bout taking out the spare... even with spare and other kit in the trunk, I still fit (back seat down of course):
17x9 245/40 tires x4
2 ton jack
helmet x2
camera bag
cooler
tool box (mid size)
impact wrench
torque wrench
water spray
backpack
magnet numbers
& still have space for my gf in passenger side to sit.
*disclaimer*
My gf is 5'1" (actually 5', but she claims 5'1" lol)

Prob I can fit 18x9.5 w 255~265 width tires without an issue... but not 100% sure, cuz I've never done it.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by Bach415

I actually never thought of taking out the spare to fit another tire/wheel underneath..

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Huh never thought bout taking out the spare...

I take the spare out only if I'm transporting wheels AND a jack.

No need to haul two sets of jacks and spares when you already have it in the car for track use.

I'll put together a video or snap some photos to illustrate what I do to pack everything.

-alex

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by mav1178

I take the spare out only if I'm transporting wheels AND a jack.

No need to haul two sets of jacks and spares when you already have it in the car for track use.

I'll put together a video or snap some photos to illustrate what I do to pack everything.

-alex

Oh I totally agree with you. I just thought, that's a hella smart idea.