Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out.........

Posted By: 69CHARGERMD

Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/26/09 02:13 AM

Thought i would post this. I just got this from Jay at cantstealit.com
I am very impressed.. unit is super strong, sturdy..and should keep the trailer from going anywhere.....
goes on in less than a minute...locks the tire,,and has a cover for the lugs,,
After reading about all the rigs,,,trailers,,getting stolen,,i decided to get one.
I will be bringing this as well,,,when i go out of town to some events,,,and have to stay at the local hotels,,,so the truck and trailer dont "walk" away.......

Jay was great

Posted By: 10sec440

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/26/09 02:27 AM

I have a Brutus and it goes on whenever the trailer is out of my sight, even for a few minutes.Sure mine was $300, but considering the alternative it's nothing...

Posted By: Leigh

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/26/09 02:51 AM

That is the real deal. Is it for 16" wheels? I seem to remember most are for 15", and the ones that are for bigger wheels, get pretty spendy, real quick. But, as was posted, the cost is really nothing, compared to the trailer and contents. Freakin' thieves.

Posted By: 69CHARGERMD

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/28/09 01:56 AM

Leigh,,,Jay sells a few boots,,,,the one i bought is for a 14 and 15" tire,,,,(max of 225/75/15) ... this was the "standard" size.

He sells a larger boot as well,,,,

It was a bit pricey,,but well worth it to me...if the trailer wont move anywhere....highly recomend it...

Posted By: slantzilla

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/28/09 02:34 AM

I think Jay became a dealer for them after he had a trailer disappear a few years ago. He and his wife are good people.

Posted By: max_maniac

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/28/09 02:59 AM

Looks like a pretty secure way to thwart off the thieves. I may have to look into one of those

Russ

Posted By: @#$%&*!

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/28/09 07:06 PM

I could get that off pretty quick

It's really just a version of the municipal boot used by some cities. The thing that makes them work is that they have your license plate number and if you cut it off they make you pay for it in addition to fines. I suppose it could make the thieves move onto the next target, like an alarm does, but not if they want YOUR trailer. I use a homemade tongue lock and always try to block it in with a car or truck for extra insurance.

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Posted By: rowin4

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out........ - 01/28/09 07:57 PM

Thanks for the info Fred, now what do we get for $149.00

Posted By: KillerBee

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out........ - 01/28/09 08:30 PM

I think Fred was trying to link this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TriMax-Tr...sQ5fAccessories

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/28/09 08:58 PM

Quote:

I think Jay became a dealer for them after he had a trailer disappear a few years ago. He and his wife are good people.

they stole the trailer and the car that was inside...he had a Camaro on alchohol in super comp..it never did surface at least not around here..

Posted By: Chad Bittle

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 01:10 AM

Quote:

Looks like a pretty secure way to thwart off the thieves. I may have to look into one of those

Russ

Looks like a pretty entertaining way to make sure some friends can't go anywhere too

Posted By: max_maniac

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 01:24 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Looks like a pretty secure way to thwart off the thieves. I may have to look into one of those

Russ

Looks like a pretty entertaining way to make sure some friends can't go anywhere too

Now thats funny

Would be a sight to see

Posted By: Anonymous

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Posted By: 10sec440

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 02:36 AM

Make sure you always put it on the rear wheel. If its on the front wheel a wheel lift tow truck can lift the tongue high enough that it lifts the front wheel off the ground.

Posted By: Anonymous

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Posted By: nhramark

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 02:02 PM

I had the one from "can't steal it" also. Thieves can steal anything but I felt better having the wheel boot on. It was also a selling feature when I sold the trailer.

Another thing about trailer security, I try to NEVER take the whole rig to a hotel. If you do, or if you attend a weekend long event..... ALWAYS separate your truck from your trailer, use your tongue lock and your wheel boot, and block your trailer with another vehicle whenever possible.

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 03:12 PM

Looks good.

I got to say this, Only fools leave their trailers overnite at hotels.
You must plan your trip so your at the track early enough to drop off the trailer before going to the motel, no exceptions. I'll sleep at a rest area with the trailer attached to my truck if I can't get there in one day.
I've been all over the country with a race trailer sometimes being gone for two weeks at a time and know three people who have had their trailer stolen that we raced with.

IMO only fools leave their trailers at motels.

Posted By: 69CHARGERMD

Re: Tire Boot to lock Race Trailer check it out......... - 01/29/09 08:33 PM

Thanks guys,,,,,,
I suppose if they want my trailer that bad,,,they can get it,,,,
I know it would take a while,,or some noise to try and cut that boot off......my hope is that they'll move along to something else....
good tip on putting it on the rear tire of the trailer,,that is what i did....
I also have a 1)tongue and 2) hitch lock,,,and run a 3) cable thru the rims,,,and now the boot

As far as leaving it at a hotel.....every trailer/truck i have heard of that was stolen,,,did NOT have any type of "theft" deterent on the trailer,

,,eg a boot,,etc,,,again,,if they want it,,,they'll get it,,,