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would like some opinions on my miata.

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JamesTCallaghan:
I have a tire tail I used on my Miata to cart wheels to events. All you need is a hitch to attach it to. $50

MurrayPeterson:
I had a tire tail for my S2000, and absolutely hated the thing.  The car was just too light on the front end, and I never felt safe or stable on the highway.  The effect on fuel consumption was also horrible.

I also spent years hauling Hoosiers around in a small trailer, and it worked much better, since it was also good for hauling water sprayers, jacks, tools, etc.  Better fuel economy as well.

Or, just do like I have for the last few years and drive the tires to the event.  All of my tires wore out on the shoulder long before the highway miles had any major effect.  Basically, my RE-71Rs are good for 15000 KM or more on the highway and still give me up to 200 autox runs.

k1l4m:
Here's an option.

https://garagestar.com/product/garage-star-tire-rack/

https://garagestar.com/garage-star-tire-rack/

Ryan S:
I've been looking into a custom single axle trailer for the MR2 - main concern is keeping the tongue weight down so the car still drives properly - especially a concern in something that is already rear heavy.  Most small 1" x 1" hitch receivers have a very low tongue weight maximum so I would not suggest using them as a 'tire tail' to support the full weight of the tires, wheels etc. etc.

PedalFaster:
Agreed that I wouldn't want to overload the back of a little sports car with a tire tail. A properly designed tire trailer puts very little weight on the hitch -- you can lift the front of a fully loaded one with one arm.

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