Crap PVEZ, under 3K !!?? I should have talked to you first! But my new Trailex will sure look--and smell--pretty.

(But so would what I could have bought for the extra 7K !!)

 

Who makes the best "soft covered" through-the-wheel straps to protect my rims when securing the car?

 

Mac's. The covers come as part of the set.

 

right on man, thats so sweet//Ive had my eye on that same model for a little while now. Im thinking its a great choice. post pics when it arrives.

 

This is what you want. I use this exact package, and it's great. The direct ratchet strap end is good because it shortens the length of the ratchet unit, which you'll likely need.

http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/product/270/ProPacks

 

lol, I'm just cheap. You'll be alot happier with the Trailex, and so will your tow vehicle.

 

That's what I use! No issues with scratches or scuffs with those babies!

 

Is this all you need to die the car down to the trailer? Is this kit specific to any particular car/trailer? Man, the whole trailer/towing thing is more complicated than the driving LOL.

Just want to make sure i have all my bases covered. Thanks.

 

Yep, this one is all you need. Works on any trailer.

I trailer both my RS and M3 through the wheels and have never had any issues. Anybody who says it "messes up your alignment" is strapping the car down too tightly.

 

I just hate the idea of running a strap through my wheels after a track day. All that gravel, brake dust, klag, and other crap on your wheels is going to act like sand paper on your paint when you start tightening those straps. Doesn't matter how soft or padded it is. Sure, the wheels get hammered enough by tracking...but why make it worse?

For the same reason, you should never "wipe down" or detail spray a car's paint between washes.

 

You'll beat on your 150K car all day long at the track, with a possibility of putting it into a wall at 100mph+, but won't put soft, padded straps through your wheels to get your car home? Those straps won't hurt a thing.

 

It is just like taking a dry rag and rubbing it across your bumper covered in dirt, bug goo, etc. Ask any detailer if this is a smart thing to do!

RE the wheel straps - sure i'd use them if i had to. But i don't! The Rennline option is easier also - lean under the car, clink, done! No guiding the strap thru, reaching around the wheel, hoping not to smack your ceramic rotor edge with the heavy metal strap ring... I have used wheel straps and much prefer the fixed jack point hooks