Roof rack for track wheels/tires? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

stoked_on_spool · 11-25-2015, 06:29 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to transport some wheels/tires for the track and would love to throw them up on the roof instead of stuffing them in the car and taking up all the room. Has anyone done this with a roof rack yet? I'm assuming a custom (unique) system will be needed to be placed on the cross bars that probably isn't readily available, but I think it'd be much nicer to do that rather than stuff them in the car or pull a tire trailer. I've seen people with canoe's and bikes and such on their roof racks, but haven't seen tires yet...

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

-Bret

mav1178 · 11-25-2015, 06:47 PM

Would highly advise you not to, as the only way to secure it is to use a metal basket.

Keep in mind that most roof racks are rated for 150-175lbs max load, which does not include the actual accessory. Most wheel/tires will weigh north of the load rating even without the basket.

-alex

go_a_way1 · 11-25-2015, 07:29 PM

^^ +1 well said. ^^

Mr.ac · 11-25-2015, 08:27 PM

No, too heavy.
You'll spend about the same with getting a small trailer.
Also, dude you'll throw out your back that way.
If your worried about scuffing stuff, get the tire rack wheel bags and lay down some mats on the back.

11-25-2015, 06:29 PM	#1
stoked_on_spool Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, SSM, Limited, M/T Location: san diego, ca Posts: 111 Thanks: 109 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Roof rack for track wheels/tires? Hey everyone, I'm looking to transport some wheels/tires for the track and would love to throw them up on the roof instead of stuffing them in the car and taking up all the room. Has anyone done this with a roof rack yet? I'm assuming a custom (unique) system will be needed to be placed on the cross bars that probably isn't readily available, but I think it'd be much nicer to do that rather than stuff them in the car or pull a tire trailer. I've seen people with canoe's and bikes and such on their roof racks, but haven't seen tires yet... Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks. -Bret

11-25-2015, 08:27 PM	#4
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	No, too heavy. You'll spend about the same with getting a small trailer. Also, dude you'll throw out your back that way. If your worried about scuffing stuff, get the tire rack wheel bags and lay down some mats on the back. __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

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11-25-2015, 06:47 PM	#2
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,099 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s)	Would highly advise you not to, as the only way to secure it is to use a metal basket. Keep in mind that most roof racks are rated for 150-175lbs max load, which does not include the actual accessory. Most wheel/tires will weigh north of the load rating even without the basket. -alex

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