so on the way back from picking up my car I am stopping by and picking up some rims and tires, will I be able to fit all 4 tires and rims in the back with ths seats down?
Super VXer
so on the way back from picking up my car I am stopping by and picking up some rims and tires, will I be able to fit all 4 tires and rims in the back with ths seats down?
Super VXer
depends on the size of your tires and rims.
I would say that it might be close.
You may have to put some rims in the front seat.
With the seats folded up, I did fit 4 - 255/60R18 tires in the back of mine.
Super VXer
ask "etlsport" he's a master at getting the most tires in a VX.....works at a Sears tire shop too.
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I say yes, with some careful placement. Or just pull the back seats out for the trip. Four bolts and its free.
Bart
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Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
That CAN BE easier said than done.
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I guess if you don't have a basic socket set, then yeah, but imo, everyone should own a basic socket set.
Bart
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My VX was shipped with 4 stock rims/tires + the spare + back seat stuffed in the back. IIRC the back seat was not mounted but I think it'll fit if you just fold & tumble it.
Tom
Last edited by tom4bren : 03/17/2010 at 06:57 AM
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
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hah sorry i missed this thread.. yea ive had tires of all sizes in my VX.. my personal record was 17 tires total of varying sizes.. 14 inside and 3 in the roof basket.. that was with a drivers seat only, i left my backseat and passenger seat in the shop to move that many tires.. i was barely able to get my 4 285/60/18s in the back with the seat folded up and my sub box, but it was a TIGHT fit.. actually wound up messing up the tint on my rear window.. but without the sub box it wouldnt have been so bad
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Like etl, I had no issues with 4 285/60 at the same time. It was tight, but did not cause any issues. Didn't have to adjust my driver's seat either, though I am 5'11 and skinny as a rail.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
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Ya hadta say that & make us 5'8" 200 pounders feel bad huh? I might hafta come up there & snap you like a twig.
Super VXer
They are 245/65-16, so doesn't look like will be a problem and since I am flying down and picking up car will be hard to leave the seat there, haha, don't think I want to make another 16 hr trip there and back to pick up the seat, know what I'm saying
Super VXer
If it has a roof rack maybe you could strap one to the roof to make room?
Super VXer
The "secret" to loading multiple tires in the back of the VX cargo area is to have them standing upright side-by-side in the "vertical" load condition. With the rear seat in normal upright position (not folded), you should be able to "vertically" carry 3 tires easily in the back cargo area side-by-side, with the 4th tire placed within the rear seat itself. Both front seats will remain empty for people.
Laying the tires flat in the rear cargo area totally eats-up too much valuable space; so always haul multiple tires in the upright "vertical" position. Wedge some pillows/blankets amongst the cargo so they don't shift around during transport or in case if you have to slam on the brakes for traffic. Once you try this loading method, you'll be a true believer and amazed at how many tires can fit in a VX and still haul 2 people in the front seats!!!
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& it's even mo betta to use small lightweight tires to decrease unsprung weight ... but in this case it'll be sprung weight ... never mind!!!
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