Penske Car Carrier & 370Z?

memorylasts · 02-24-2011, 09:43 PM

Okay, so im moving from San Diego to NY here within the next week and a half, got some questions....

Has anyone used there car carrier with the sport 19's on? or someone else's carrier attached to the truck, i cant afford to ship it separately otherwise i would.

Regardless of the fact that the video, and size sheet say nothing about 18?

towing-tire-chart.html

Also, was thinking of seeing if a second spare on the front world do the trick?

I know the spares are 18x145? if that?

odie99 · 02-24-2011, 10:36 PM

I do know it worked fine with a lowered 240sx on 17s when I drove down here from MO. I just told them it was an Altima when I rented it. It uses straps over the tires to hold the car on.

memorylasts · 02-25-2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odie99

I do know it worked fine with a lowered 240sx on 17s when I drove down here from MO. I just told them it was an Altima when I rented it. It uses straps over the tires to hold the car on.

I just wounded if there is enough strap to cover the wheel and do so safely.

kenchan · 02-25-2011, 07:09 AM

Ask Mike here on the forums. He has experience with trailers and racecars.

KillerBee370 · 02-25-2011, 07:31 AM

I'll drive it over there for you for a small fee + gas then just hop a flight home.

memorylasts · 02-25-2011, 01:03 PM

PM sent to mike, killerbee, that would be awesome, but I would be able to move the car and truck separatly. Gas is already going to kill me.

MACSIMIZER · 02-25-2011, 04:31 PM

It will fit, I saw a guy load his 40th anniversary Z on a penske car carrier. You might want to take the front bump stops lips off for extra front bumper clearance. Also try to find a curb with an easy incline on one side to back the car carrier up to and place the ramps on. It will allow you to drive car up incline then flat onto carrier with less of a chance to drag as opposed to driving up the ramps.

memorylasts · 02-25-2011, 04:43 PM

Thank you MAC, +rep

MACSIMIZER · 02-28-2011, 11:07 AM

Also I wouldn't recomend you use anything other than Penske towing equipment with a Penske truck. If you are in an accident and have anything other than a Penske car carrier or tow dolly they can void the insurance you bought and you will be liable for any damage to the truck and trailer.

memorylasts · 02-28-2011, 11:16 AM

i ended up having a massive change in plans and dont need to go back to the area where i can only drive my car for 3 months, i appreciate the replies and i hope this will be useful for someone else!

IMWEZL · 03-02-2011, 07:32 AM

Yeah I'm pretty sure it will help me out. I can't count how many times I've done my own moves in the military.

02-24-2011, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	Penske Car Carrier & 370Z? Okay, so im moving from San Diego to NY here within the next week and a half, got some questions.... Has anyone used there car carrier with the sport 19's on? or someone else's carrier attached to the truck, i cant afford to ship it separately otherwise i would. Regardless of the fact that the video, and size sheet say nothing about 18? towing-tire-chart.html Also, was thinking of seeing if a second spare on the front world do the trick? I know the spares are 18x145? if that? __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

02-24-2011, 10:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
odie99 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 89 Drives: flip flops Rep Power: 14	I do know it worked fine with a lowered 240sx on 17s when I drove down here from MO. I just told them it was an Altima when I rented it. It uses straps over the tires to hold the car on. __________________

02-25-2011, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	PM sent to mike, killerbee, that would be awesome, but I would be able to move the car and truck separatly. Gas is already going to kill me. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

02-25-2011, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	Thank you MAC, +rep __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

02-28-2011, 11:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	i ended up having a massive change in plans and dont need to go back to the area where i can only drive my car for 3 months, i appreciate the replies and i hope this will be useful for someone else! __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

02-25-2011, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Ask Mike here on the forums. He has experience with trailers and racecars.

02-25-2011, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	I'll drive it over there for you for a small fee + gas then just hop a flight home.

02-25-2011, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	It will fit, I saw a guy load his 40th anniversary Z on a penske car carrier. You might want to take the front bump stops lips off for extra front bumper clearance. Also try to find a curb with an easy incline on one side to back the car carrier up to and place the ramps on. It will allow you to drive car up incline then flat onto carrier with less of a chance to drag as opposed to driving up the ramps.

02-28-2011, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Also I wouldn't recomend you use anything other than Penske towing equipment with a Penske truck. If you are in an accident and have anything other than a Penske car carrier or tow dolly they can void the insurance you bought and you will be liable for any damage to the truck and trailer.

03-02-2011, 07:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 16	Yeah I'm pretty sure it will help me out. I can't count how many times I've done my own moves in the military.

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