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Old 04-14-2012, 04:44 PM
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Car Dollys - What are good ones to get?

Don't want the ones with the integral jack. Just the regular ones.

Looks like the HF might be kind of cheaply made.

I would want them to be wide enough to handle the tire width of a C6 Corvette. So I want them to handle probably a 12" wide tire.

What do you all suggest?

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Don't want the ones with the integral jack. Just the regular ones.

Looks like the HF might be kind of cheaply made.

I would want them to be wide enough to handle the tire width of a C6 Corvette. So I want them to handle probably a 12" wide tire.

What do you all suggest?

Thanks.
I got a set from summit to move my camaro around the shop, It i have the 12x16 they also have some 16x16 that should work i haven't had my dolly's under my C5 but i do have 255X60X15s on the rear of my camaro but the 16x16 probably would be the best for your C6 IMHO.


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You can look in my Gallery and see my camaro on the dolly's i have to give you a idea, those 255's are like 10 in wide. i think you can see the pic on the 2nd page if you want.


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I hadn't thought of looking at Summit. It looks like they have sets of 4 for good prices.

I think the 12" wide dolly would do it.
I just looked up specs for the tires for a C6.
Even the optional larger size rear (325/30ZR19) has a tread width of 11.4".

THESE look good.
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I hadn't thought of looking at Summit. It looks like they have sets of 4 for good prices.

I think the 12" wide dolly would do it.
I just looked up specs for the tires for a C6.
Even the optional larger size rear (325/30ZR19) has a tread width of 11.4".

THESE look good.
Yep those are the one's i have they work fine or have for me. like anything else rolling around on the floor keep it clean it will roll just fine.


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Roger,
You may want to look at these:

http://www.tireskate.com/index.php

They make a very nice set of "skates" in various sizes and weight capacities. The casters are what make the difference. Ball bearings for the axle, not just the swivel. The website has a lot of info. Prices are reasonable for the quality of product.

Steve
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