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Z/28Dan · 02-16-2016, 08:17 AM

I'm headed to VIR for Winterfest this weekend. Since I haven't found the perfect trailer yet, I'm thinking about stuffing my track wheels/tires into my back seat and front passenger seat. I think I saw a guy on the ZL1 forum do this. Just wondering if anyone has tried this and will all four tires fit?

I know I could try it myself, except right now my Z/28 is stored off sight.

Things that make you go hmmm...

Splat1two · 02-16-2016, 08:30 AM

Ive seen a set of ZL1 wheels with 305's on them, stuffed in the back seat and trunk of a 1LE. Best part was the bungee cords connected to the trunk lid.

Thor142 · 02-16-2016, 08:50 AM

One in the trunk, two in the back seat with it folded down and one in the passenger seat. It's not easy to get them in and out either.

Z/28Dan · 02-16-2016, 08:55 AM

Z/28 back seat does not fold down, but I think I can get 3 in the back since they are 19's. This is going to be interesting, but there's no way I'm going to put unnecessary miles on the Trofeos. VIR is a long trip for me. 194 miles one way.

Foxrus14 · 02-16-2016, 09:15 AM

Rent a Trailer for the weekend...

Thor142 · 02-16-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Z/28Dan

Z/28 back seat does not fold down, but I think I can get 3 in the back since they are 19's. This is going to be interesting, but there's no way I'm going to put unnecessary miles on the Trofeos. VIR is a long trip for me. 194 miles one way.

I only folded the seat down cause I was too lazy to cover the upholstery. You'll get 2 in there but not 3

Stewart · 02-16-2016, 09:53 AM

When I switch from winter tires to summer (visa versa) I put the rears in the back seat and the fronts in the front seat. Tires are not on wheels. Tires are in tire covers from tire rack.

2015Z28 · 02-16-2016, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Z/28Dan

Z/28 back seat does not fold down, but I think I can get 3 in the back since they are 19's. This is going to be interesting, but there's no way I'm going to put unnecessary miles on the Trofeos. VIR is a long trip for me. 194 miles one way.

The rear seat does fold down. There is no strap like the others but the latch mechanism is there. You have to use a finger through the trunk to release the seat latch.

Keep in mind the seat is only Styrofoam under the upholstery.

Z/28Dan · 02-16-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 2015Z28

The rear seat does fold down. There is no strap like the others but the latch mechanism is there. You have to use a finger through the trunk to release the seat latch.

Keep in mind the seat is only Styrofoam under the upholstery.

Did not know it folded down. Thanks.

backtotintops · 02-16-2016, 12:17 PM

Did this twice with my 2nd set of stock wheels and trofeos. Get large thick garbage bags for each wheel and a few moving blankets ($9 harborfreight). I'm 6' 1" so the wheel behind my seat went sideways so it did not affect my seat then the other wheel on passenger side at first sat perfect in the back seat facing forward...but...then the wheel also facing forward in the passenger seat obstructed the side mirror...so I changed the wheel sideways in the passenger back seat but angled enough so the passenger seat could recline enough to see the mirror around the passenger seat tire. Then I used the seatbelt through the passenger seat wheel to secure it in locking mode. I also used moving blankets under and around all wheels...the most critical area is not scuffing anything especially the dash. In the trunk you must remove the cover to fit a wheel in so I put another moving blanket under the wheel and it sits perfect in the wheel well and then put gear over it..jacks etc. It works!!!

also I do not think it is possible to get 3 in the back seat folded down or not and I too never knew it folded...is that in the manual?

Todd in Vancouver · 02-16-2016, 12:56 PM

Ive done one in the trunk, two in the back seat and one on the passenger seat in my ZL1

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-16-2016, 01:20 PM

You can remove the rear seat entirely and then you will have much more room. The rear seat brace is supposedly part of the rigid structure but I can't believe that it does very much. I ran at VIR in my ZL1 with no rear seat and really didn't see any difference in handling at all.

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-16-2016, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2015Z28

The rear seat does fold down. There is no strap like the others but the latch mechanism is there. You have to use a finger through the trunk to release the seat latch.

Keep in mind the seat is only Styrofoam under the upholstery.

This is new to me as well. I honestly never checked for the latch.

AG1LE · 02-16-2016, 01:29 PM

3 in the back seat (pictured) + one in the front seat

02-16-2016, 08:17 AM	#1
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Stuffing your Z/28 full of tires I'm headed to VIR for Winterfest this weekend. Since I haven't found the perfect trailer yet, I'm thinking about stuffing my track wheels/tires into my back seat and front passenger seat. I think I saw a guy on the ZL1 forum do this. Just wondering if anyone has tried this and will all four tires fit? I know I could try it myself, except right now my Z/28 is stored off sight. Things that make you go hmmm... __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

02-16-2016, 08:55 AM	#4
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Z/28 back seat does not fold down, but I think I can get 3 in the back since they are 19's. This is going to be interesting, but there's no way I'm going to put unnecessary miles on the Trofeos. VIR is a long trip for me. 194 miles one way. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

02-16-2016, 09:53 AM	#7
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	When I switch from winter tires to summer (visa versa) I put the rears in the back seat and the fronts in the front seat. Tires are not on wheels. Tires are in tire covers from tire rack. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

02-16-2016, 12:17 PM	#10
backtotintops Drives: 14 Z/28 0# Join Date: May 2013 Location: NY Posts: 773	Did this twice with my 2nd set of stock wheels and trofeos. Get large thick garbage bags for each wheel and a few moving blankets ($9 harborfreight). I'm 6' 1" so the wheel behind my seat went sideways so it did not affect my seat then the other wheel on passenger side at first sat perfect in the back seat facing forward...but...then the wheel also facing forward in the passenger seat obstructed the side mirror...so I changed the wheel sideways in the passenger back seat but angled enough so the passenger seat could recline enough to see the mirror around the passenger seat tire. Then I used the seatbelt through the passenger seat wheel to secure it in locking mode. I also used moving blankets under and around all wheels...the most critical area is not scuffing anything especially the dash. In the trunk you must remove the cover to fit a wheel in so I put another moving blanket under the wheel and it sits perfect in the wheel well and then put gear over it..jacks etc. It works!!! also I do not think it is possible to get 3 in the back seat folded down or not and I too never knew it folded...is that in the manual? __________________ "PTM11" Search & Destroy

02-16-2016, 12:56 PM	#11
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Ive done one in the trunk, two in the back seat and one on the passenger seat in my ZL1 __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

02-16-2016, 08:30 AM	#2
Splat1two Drives: 2015 2ss 1le Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 94	Ive seen a set of ZL1 wheels with 305's on them, stuffed in the back seat and trunk of a 1LE. Best part was the bungee cords connected to the trunk lid.

02-16-2016, 08:50 AM	#3
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	One in the trunk, two in the back seat with it folded down and one in the passenger seat. It's not easy to get them in and out either.

02-16-2016, 09:15 AM	#5
Foxrus14 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 178	Rent a Trailer for the weekend...

02-16-2016, 01:20 PM	#12
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	You can remove the rear seat entirely and then you will have much more room. The rear seat brace is supposedly part of the rigid structure but I can't believe that it does very much. I ran at VIR in my ZL1 with no rear seat and really didn't see any difference in handling at all. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-16-2016, 01:29 PM	#14
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	3 in the back seat (pictured) + one in the front seat Attached Images