Can Wheel Set to Side of E-Track Using the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net # 77314
Updated 12/01/2025 | Published 11/02/2025
Question:
Do the tires HAVE to be parked on the etrack, or can the etrack be installed a few inches outside of the vehicles tire width and still use these wheel nets and pull the tire outward from the top without causing damage?
asked by: Erik H
Expert Reply:
Hey Erik, you would have to use your best judgment on that but the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track Fittings # 77314 that you referenced was intended to have the tire on top of the e-track. If you attached the net to a tire that is off of the track it would diminish it's ability to secure the wheel to an unknown amount so while it could work totally fine it might not under the right circumstances.
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Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net with E-Track Fittings - 1,166 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- E Track Ends
- Wheel Net
- 1500 lbs or Less
- Erickson
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Jameson C.
12/1/2025
Hey Erik, how did things go with the Erickson Adjustable Wheel Net and your e-track setup? Did you end up mounting the track directly under the tires or slightly to the side? Your results could help others trying to find the best placement for their tie-downs.