storage wheels

[Tom]

Gents,
I'm interested in finding a set of those narrow wheels mounted to the car when it is in storage/shop where you don't want to flat spot the "race" tires/wheels. What are they called?

My car sits in an unheated garage, and R compound tires are not supposed to be stored below 20 degrees.

TIA

Tom

 

[Morten]

You could also just cut a 3/4in plywood sheet to make your wheels for storage

morten

 

[Frank Catt]

Or like this ? scrap space saver wheels ( these are Porsche - sold on E bsy for peanuts )

 

[Tom]

^ funny you mention that, wife's Cayenne has one of these, I'm hung up on the different PCD, not sure if there is a way to rectify that.

 

[Tom]

by dumb luck I found these -

GUNIWHEEL™ 56

GUNIWHEEL™ 56 – Fits most 5 & 6 lug patterns on larger trucks, vans, and SUV's. Solid Steel Construction – 2500 lbs. capacity per wheel Airless Polyurethane Rubber exterior Use with most OEM lug nuts or bolts 5 – 7 mph speed rating (shop or lot use) Keeps vehicles...

www.autobodytoolmart.com

But using 3/4" plywood might be most reasonable solution

 

[Bill Kearley]

Don't forget to paint the plywood

 

[Ian Anderson]

Been there and done that

DAX Build Up

Well I hink it is about time to start up a thread about the DAX. I bought it about a year ago and posted some pictures in this thread. http://www.gt40s.com/ubbthreads/showflat...=true#Post48628 It became apparant very quickly that I was going to battle with space as the garage is about 7'6"...

www.gt40s.com

The plywood flexed a lot rolling the car into and out of the garage. I then jacked it up and stored it on axle stands as was not convinced the ply would hold.

Frank’s “get you home” tyres are the way to go

Ian

 

[Frank Catt]

i made some plywead wheels, but too point loaded for weight, and when first used as transport wheels in a trailer they put too much unsprung load on the suspension and broke it . The wheels shown are not pegged or bolted, they just sit on nylon centres and turn independently, after we are never going to drive on them, Frank

 

[Frank Catt]

Another alternative ( bit light for 40s )

 

[Frank Catt]

And what it really runs on !