Yes, you can get 4 track wheels in the back of an E92 :)

ShadeD1 · 03-02-2012, 10:55 AM

I get asked about this a lot so I took some pictures this time.
I have 4 18x9.5 DForce Wheels with 275/35 Continental Slicks (also works with 285/30 Hoosier R6)
I fold down the back seat and roll three wheels in vertically and lay the last one down in the trunk.
I bought a come along strap at wallmart and attach it to the luggage ties in the trunk.
As you can see I have plenty of room for luggage, cooler, and track tools. Even a passenger if need be

mkPOTO · 03-02-2012, 10:57 AM

haha awesome!

Malakas · 03-02-2012, 12:17 PM

Well done James! Your my inspiration for buying some track rubber.

Cheers, J.

Rich_Jenkins · 03-02-2012, 12:36 PM

Love it.

davem3fan · 03-02-2012, 12:40 PM

Excellent, and the picture IS worth a thousand words!

Bubbles · 03-02-2012, 01:35 PM

That's how I do it, except I lay down a tarp as well. I like the harness setup.

paradocs98 · 03-02-2012, 08:02 PM

Few cars offer this flexibility. If you want to run a track wheel/tire setup with a Corvette or 911 or GTR, you have to trailer the car or drive to the track on your R-comps, neither of which is practical or attractive for me or a lot of other people. I swear some owners of other cars at the track look at me when I unload tires, jack, torque wrench, etc. as if I'm unloading 35 clowns from a Volkswagen!

LiM3y · 03-03-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by paradocs98

Few cars offer this flexibility. If you want to run a track wheel/tire setup with a Corvette or 911 or GTR, you have to trailer the car or drive to the track on your R-comps, neither of which is practical or attractive for me or a lot of other people. I swear some owners of other cars at the track look at me when I unload tires, jack, torque wrench, etc. as if I'm unloading 35 clowns from a Volkswagen!

However, when you carry all your track shit in your car and unload it, instead of a trailer, you don't get the thrill of pretending you are a pro race team!

Actually, part of the fun of track days for me is sitting in a camp chair watching all the futzing about as drivers fill their time between sessions.

askjeeves · 03-03-2012, 10:50 AM

Even better. The other day I managed to get 4 tires and 4 wheels (not mounted) into the car (not using the passenger seat) No pics unfortunately. Pretty nice how much fits into the car!

GOLFFRR · 03-03-2012, 10:53 AM

Cidle · 03-03-2012, 10:57 AM

That is awesome! Ratchet strap n all....

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadeD1

I get asked about this a lot so I took some pictures this time.
I have 4 18x9.5 DForce Wheels with 275/35 Continental Slicks (also works with 285/30 Hoosier R6)
I fold down the back seat and roll three wheels in vertically and lay the last one down in the trunk.
I bought a come along strap at wallmart and attach it to the luggage ties in the trunk.
As you can see I have plenty of room for luggage, cooler, and track tools. Even a passenger if need be

bigjae1976 · 03-03-2012, 11:09 AM

I've gotten up to 7 tires in my E90. Might be different with a coupe but I could fit all 4 in the back seat...with a little extra ooompf on closing the door.

BTW...have fun a TWS!...you know my situation for this weekend.

JulieDriving · 03-03-2012, 11:16 AM

WIN.

SchnellM3 · 03-03-2012, 11:55 AM

Better than the Christmas tree in the E90 lol

Richard@M-World · 03-03-2012, 06:43 PM

Have fun at TWS this weekend!

PINHEAD · 03-03-2012, 07:41 PM

no rear view mirror visibility tho huh

arter · 03-03-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I've gotten up to 7 tires in my E90. Might be different with a coupe but I could fit all 4 in the back seat...with a little extra ooompf on closing the door.
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In the coupe I can only get 3 across ( 275/35/18's). The sedan is 2 inches wider in the back seat which is probably just enough. Loading would be easier also.

I do it with the seat up so the tires set about 6-7 inches lower so you can see out the back window with them in there....... Have to cover the seats though.

kaiv · 03-03-2012, 11:13 PM

Nothing new there

LiM3y · 03-04-2012, 08:43 AM

20 bags of mulch in my E90!

If you want to cause a stir in the pits at your next track day...arrive and unload 20 bags of mulch!

aus · 03-04-2012, 10:25 AM

I've gotten all 4 across the back seat with my APEX 9.5/10.5 (seats NOT folded down).

MTROIS · 03-04-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I've gotten all 4 across the back seat with my APEX 9.5/10.5 (seats NOT folded down).

Same here... But was is your strategy to secure them in the back? Do you also use the child seat hooks?

von_zoom · 03-05-2012, 09:23 AM

I have the same size tires and can place all four down flat in the back seat area. I also use tie down straps to prevent them from sliding forward. This leaves my truck completely free for cooler, jack, "parts box" helmet and luggage. I like your set up however.
vz

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paradocs98 Lieutenant Colonel 394 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Few cars offer this flexibility. If you want to run a track wheel/tire setup with a Corvette or 911 or GTR, you have to trailer the car or drive to the track on your R-comps, neither of which is practical or attractive for me or a lot of other people. I swear some owners of other cars at the track look at me when I unload tires, jack, torque wrench, etc. as if I'm unloading 35 clowns from a Volkswagen!
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askjeeves Captain 147 Rep 957 Posts Drives: e92 m3/spece30 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Even better. The other day I managed to get 4 tires and 4 wheels (not mounted) into the car (not using the passenger seat) No pics unfortunately. Pretty nice how much fits into the car! __________________ 2011 e92 ///m3 zcp - jzb/fr ED 6/29/10
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von_zoom Captain 30 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I have the same size tires and can place all four down flat in the back seat area. I also use tie down straps to prevent them from sliding forward. This leaves my truck completely free for cooler, jack, "parts box" helmet and luggage. I like your set up however. vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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