can you fit 2 rear tyres in the passenger seat of an elise?

can you fit 2 rear tyres in the passenger seat of an elise?

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zebedee

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4,592 posts

285 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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I need to know as I am getting them changed but need to bring old ones away with me and having logistical problems with getting another car to come with me to collect the tyres.

tertius

6,914 posts

237 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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yes you can buts a real squash. I managed with the roof off and a bungee looped round the passenger wing mirror to stop the 'top' tyre falling on me.
I also have harnesses and used those to help hold them in place.

zebedee

Original Poster:

4,592 posts

285 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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cheers, i will sort an alternative arrangement out

kambites

68,431 posts

228 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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Yes, although when I did it they ended up in a position that meant I couldn't use first or second gear.

Bebee

4,697 posts

232 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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I can, every weekend, and she's three spare tyres! Boom, Boom, the old ones are the best, tumbleweed

Matt172

12,415 posts

251 months

Tuesday 24th August 2010
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yep as others have said it's possible, definitely need to tie them down to stop them falling on you

Mr Darcy

1,006 posts

179 months

Wednesday 25th August 2010
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I have never managed it succesfully. You will find that you can't get 1st and 2nd and that is a real PITA.


delmatt

506 posts

198 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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Do two journeys. Depending on how far it is of course!

McDuck

55 posts

214 months

Thursday 26th August 2010
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As everyone else says, getting 1st and 2nd is a pain in the backside, but it's ok for short journeys.