Space Saver Racing?

vlnthx · 16-06-2009, 09:41 PM

I was reading a relatively well known car mag and noticed a column about using Space saver wheels (the ugly thin yellow things found in some spare wheel wells) as front runners. The column stated that the 80km rating usually placed on the wheel is due to potholes, gravel, uneven terrain usually found on any australian road. Obviously the dragstrip doesn't have any of these hazards so they deemed them safe to use. The column caught my eye as I thought it sounded like a cheap alternative for the racer just starting out. Obviously I don't want to find out they are wrong at 100mph. Has anyone heard of this being done or has done it. Any info would be appreciated.
See ya at the next event
Pux.

tanka5.7 · 16-06-2009, 10:00 PM

theres a few guys using the monaro ones as they can run big brakes behind them i'd say the tyres would be quite dear though.

hypo 75 · 16-06-2009, 10:14 PM

i had a mate that had a space saver on the back of his skyline he decided to run his mate down merrylands rd one night

he is dead now they reckon he hit a tree at over 180kph after locking brakes for over 100m he lost control not a result of a failing space saver just driver error the space saver was still in tacked so they might be able to handle more speed then there rated for

vlnthx · 18-06-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. Might look into it if it seems people are using them.
Thanks

hz383 · 18-06-2009, 10:38 PM

wonder how long those space saver tyres would go in a burnout ?

Tiny · 21-06-2009, 10:47 PM

I wouldn't do it.

Seriously man.. How much is your life worth?

A set of rims to suit cheese cutters = <$800 + Tyres to suit....
I'd say you would come out with brand new rims and front runners less than 2 grand. ( and that's at a guess with what i consider to be MASSIVELY inflated prices).

I haven't had the experience with them, but my front radials last me > 60,000Kms... and i'd assume the front runners would be similar.... that's about 3c/km IF the set-up cost you $2K.

for 3c.... I wouldnt RISK running a space saver.

NVASFT · 30-06-2009, 09:59 PM

brand new space saver burnout at over 220kph with a 120psi in them enjoy

YouTube - PLAN B out in the new colour scheme rippin a good skid

YouTube - mellow yellow comes out for another skid

Willy Tylar · 24-12-2009, 08:17 PM

Hello guys!

Very amazing postings and what should the date code be on a space saver with an 1970 april build date car...car recovery

xr84dr · 30-12-2009, 07:05 PM

cant remember what part of the andra rule book it's in but im pretty sure they banned the use of space savers as front runners at drag strips ( i was going to get a pair too

)

burnouts etc im not sure

355 VK · 30-12-2009, 08:10 PM

impretty sure even car manufacturers are canning space savers now also
1) if you fit a space saver your car becomes unroadworthy(uneven tyre sizes)
2) the 80k rating is a speed for safety due to the size and road contact
3) ive had a few cars in the shop that have had prangs with space savers on that havent made bends in the road or has affected the braking capabilities of the car(even with abs)

16-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
vlnthx Newby Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Heathcote Ride: HX Kingswood/ 75 F100 / HQ Coupe / V6 VK / V8 Gemini / Yamaha IT200 View My Photo Gallery Posts: 34	Space Saver Racing? I was reading a relatively well known car mag and noticed a column about using Space saver wheels (the ugly thin yellow things found in some spare wheel wells) as front runners. The column stated that the 80km rating usually placed on the wheel is due to potholes, gravel, uneven terrain usually found on any australian road. Obviously the dragstrip doesn't have any of these hazards so they deemed them safe to use. The column caught my eye as I thought it sounded like a cheap alternative for the racer just starting out. Obviously I don't want to find out they are wrong at 100mph. Has anyone heard of this being done or has done it. Any info would be appreciated. See ya at the next event Pux.

16-06-2009, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
tanka5.7 Series Winner Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wollongong Ride: hj 355 Posts: 1,924	theres a few guys using the monaro ones as they can run big brakes behind them i'd say the tyres would be quite dear though. __________________

16-06-2009, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
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21-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tiny Learner Driver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Ride: HQ Monaro Coupe View My Photo Gallery Posts: 393	I wouldn't do it. Seriously man.. How much is your life worth? A set of rims to suit cheese cutters = <$800 + Tyres to suit.... I'd say you would come out with brand new rims and front runners less than 2 grand. ( and that's at a guess with what i consider to be MASSIVELY inflated prices). I haven't had the experience with them, but my front radials last me > 60,000Kms... and i'd assume the front runners would be similar.... that's about 3c/km IF the set-up cost you $2K. for 3c.... I wouldnt RISK running a space saver. __________________ 400Chev HQ Coupe - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 11.73 @ 115.45 Mph. Proud Aussie Love it or Leave

18-06-2009, 10:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
vlnthx Newby Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Heathcote Ride: HX Kingswood/ 75 F100 / HQ Coupe / V6 VK / V8 Gemini / Yamaha IT200 View My Photo Gallery Posts: 34	Thanks for the replies guys. Might look into it if it seems people are using them. Thanks

30-06-2009, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
NVASFT Newby Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hamilton Ride: VN SV Posts: 21	brand new space saver burnout at over 220kph with a 120psi in them enjoy YouTube - PLAN B out in the new colour scheme rippin a good skid YouTube - mellow yellow comes out for another skid

24-12-2009, 08:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Willy Tylar Newby Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chennai Ride: 180 Posts: 2	Hello guys! Very amazing postings and what should the date code be on a space saver with an 1970 april build date car...car recovery

30-12-2009, 07:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
xr84dr Newby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: south sydney Ride: 2003 ba xr8 falcon Posts: 6	cant remember what part of the andra rule book it's in but im pretty sure they banned the use of space savers as front runners at drag strips ( i was going to get a pair too) burnouts etc im not sure

30-12-2009, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
355 VK Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: penrith Ride: vk commodore 134,vr gts Posts: 1,381	impretty sure even car manufacturers are canning space savers now also 1) if you fit a space saver your car becomes unroadworthy(uneven tyre sizes) 2) the 80k rating is a speed for safety due to the size and road contact 3) ive had a few cars in the shop that have had prangs with space savers on that havent made bends in the road or has affected the braking capabilities of the car(even with abs)

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